Guides
Guides, checklists and tips from handymen
- Home emergenciesWhat to do in case of flooding, leaks, burst pipes or short circuits. First…
- Rent and depositWhat to fix before returning the apartment, how to get the full deposit back,…
- Apartment inspectionTaking over a new-build flat, inspecting a rental, and hidden defects that are easy…
- Bathroom and kitchenA dripping faucet or a clogged bathroom drain: what to check and how to…
- Windows, doors, walls and floorsAdjusting PVC windows for winter and summer, fixing a squeaky or sticking door, filling…
- Mold and moistureWhere damp and mold in a flat come from, how to clean mold off…
- DIY repairsHow to hang a shelf straight, put up a curtain rod or roller blind…
- When to call a handymanWhat you can fix yourself and when to call a handyman straight away. Electrics,…
- Tools and diagnosticsWhich tools are worth keeping at home, how to track down the cause of…
- ChecklistsChecklists for moving into a new flat, a spring and autumn home check, and…
Latest guides
- Tools and diagnostics Essential home tools: what to keep in the drawer A basic toolkit at home is not about becoming a handyman. It's about not calling a professional every time a shelf needs…
- Home emergencies Locked out or door won’t open: how to get back in Key left inside, the latch snapped shut, or the lock just refuses to turn. Before you reach for a crowbar, read this:…
- Home emergencies No power in your flat: quick diagnosis The power just went out. It could be a tripped breaker, or something more serious. Before calling an electrician, run through a…
- Home emergencies Flooded flat: what to do first Water is coming through the ceiling or pouring out from behind the washing machine, and you have no idea where to start.…
- DIY repairs How to replace a tap washer yourself A dripping tap you can hear at night is also quietly costing you money. Replacing the washer is genuinely a DIY job,…
- DIY repairs How to install a curtain rod or roller blind A curtain rod or roller blind looks like a simple two-screw job. In practice, a few details determine whether the window looks…
- DIY repairs How to hang a shelf straight and make it hold A crooked shelf is one of those small things that bothers you every single time you look at it. The good news:…
- Rent and deposit The flat handover report: what to look out for The handover report is the document that protects both parties, landlord and tenant. Without it, any dispute over the deposit turns into…
- Rent and deposit How to get your deposit back in full Your deposit is your money, held by the landlord for the duration of the tenancy. Getting it back in full takes more…
- Rent and deposit What to fix before returning a rented flat The end of your tenancy is approaching and you want your deposit back in full. Rather than waiting for the handover inspection…
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