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Clay soil has fine particles that are closely packed together. So, it has a high water-holding capacity and can retain water for a...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

A blocked outside drain is an inconvenience and, in some cases, a danger if not taken care of quickly. It can cause overflowing of...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

If you're reading this guide, you've likely experienced heavy rainfall, causing the soil to become waterlogged. Unfortunately, thi...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Floods can be one of the most devastating natural disasters, leaving homeowners with extensive damage to their properties and belo...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Picture this: You come home after a long, hard day at work only to be greeted by the worst possible sight – a flooded house! ...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Did you know that as many as one in six properties in England and Wales are considered at risk of flooding? This is huge! An...

DIY Difficulty Level 1

Have you recently finished work on a brand-new driveway? Congratulations! A neat driveway is both a practical necessity and a v...

There are some appliances we can't live without. Those appliances, however, like sinks or washing machines, can sometimes malfunct...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

A flood risk assessment sounds simple, right? You analyse the area for flood risks and find solutions to prevent it. Well, that's ...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Weather patterns are becoming more and more unpredictable. It’s not unusual to get prolonged periods of drought followed by flas...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

If you live in an area with frequent rain, you will know how problematic this can be. In situations without proper precautions, he...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Approved Document H of the Building Regulations, often referred to simply as Building Regulations Part H, outlines the drainage an...

Over time, bottle gullies can get clogged with waste and sewage. If you find yours needs maintenance, you don't need to run to a p...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

With the twisting and turning structure and operation of a pumping station, it stands to reason that you might encounter an issue ...

Underground drains are a part of our guttering system we rarely tend to think about, as they’re safely out of sight. And yet ...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Rainwater harvesting is becoming tremendously popular – and with good reason. The thing is: As weather patterns continue t...

A rainwater harvesting tank is a great way to make use of what is essentially a free resource that usually goes to waste – rainw...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Picture this: You’re building the holiday cottage of your dreams in a stunningly beautiful part of the countryside. But th...

Channel drainage, also known as trench drainage, is a type of building drainage which helps remove surface water away from gardens...

DIY Difficulty Level 1

Lead flashing is commonly used to weatherproof any part of a roof where there is a join. It’s sturdy and durable and has a fanta...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

Lead flashing offers a great way to create a long-lasting, weathertight seal between joints on roof valleys and walls or around ch...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Let’s face it: Like it or not, it rains a lot in the UK. And your drainage system must be up to the task. That’s precise...

DIY Difficulty Level 1

Your septic tank does its best to collect and clean the wastewater from your home, removing solids and making the water safe to be...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

New to manhole covers? No problem! Here’s your guide to everything manhole cover related. From what they are to their material, ...