Practical advice for looking after your home, from seasonal jobs and simple maintenance to guidance for landlords and local guides for Huddersfield and the surrounding area. Have a job in mind? Tell us about it and request a quote.
Fence panels down or a gate scraping the path after a gale? How to tell whether posts, panels, hinges and latches can be repaired or need replacing, and how to handle a shared boundary with neighbours.
Mouldy, gappy or peeling silicone around your bath or shower? How to tell when it needs replacing, what a proper reseal involves, how long it takes to cure and when the real problem is a leak.
A practical pre-winter checklist for homes around Huddersfield: draught-proofing doors and windows, resealing, easing sticking doors, securing fences and gates, and knowing which jobs need a roofer or heating engineer.
Stone, brick, lath and plaster or plasterboard? How to work out what your wall is made of, choose the right fixings, avoid hidden pipes and cables, and know when a job needs help.
Should you build that wardrobe yourself? A practical look at time, tools, two-person jobs, anchoring tall furniture to the wall and building in narrow terraced houses, plus when it's worth getting help.
Use the empty days between tenants to get small repairs done. A practical snagging checklist for landlords and agents, covering photos, common fixes, batching jobs, access and a dated note on the rules.
