Fix It Simple - Page 2 of 7 - Simple, step-by-step fixes for common home problems

How to Stop Chimney Draughts (Without Blocking Ventilation)

Introduction A chimney draught can make a room feel colder than it should, even when the windows and doors seem […]

Introduction If your home always feels colder than it should, certain rooms never warm up properly, or you can feel

Introduction A front door draught can make the entire entrance area feel colder than the rest of the house. Even

Introduction If your uPVC door looks closed but still lets cold air in around the sides or top, the problem

Introduction If your uPVC door feels draughty around the edges, lets in cold air even when it looks fully closed,

Introduction If your toilet keeps running, flushes weakly, does not seal properly after flushing, or has an ageing internal cistern

Introduction A front door is one of the most common places for cold draughts to enter a home, but the

Introduction If your uPVC door lets in cold air, feels slightly rattly in windy weather, or never seems to shut

Introduction Window draught seal strips can be a useful way to reduce cold air movement, but only if they are

Introduction If you are dealing with a threaded plumbing connection in a bathroom, one of the easiest ways to create

Introduction If you can feel cold air near your windows even when they are fully shut, the problem is usually

Introduction A dehumidifier can be very helpful in a mould-prone home, but it is not a magic fix for every