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Seasonal Advice

When Should You Turn Your Heating Back On? 8 Checks to Make Before Winter

There comes a point every autumn when opening another window is no longer the...

Ahmed Mahamed · 8 min read

Customer Advice

Before You Say Yes: 12 Things to Check Before Hiring a Tradesperson

You've found a tradesperson. They've visited the property. You've discussed the work. And now...

Ahmed Mahamed · 11 min read

Trade Insights

The Job Isn't Finished When You Leave: Why Handling Callbacks Well Can Strengthen Your Reputation

The job is finished. Tools packed away. Invoice sent. Customer happy. You move on...

Ahmed Mahamed · 11 min read

Training & Qualifications

Is Another Qualification Worth It? How Tradespeople Can Decide Which Training Will Actually Help Their Career

There is always another course. Another certificate. Another manufacturer training day. Another specialist qualification....

Ahmed Mahamed · 10 min read

Maintenance & Care

Why Is My House So Draughty? 10 Places Cold Air Could Be Getting In

The heating is on. The windows are closed. The thermostat says the room should...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read

Troubleshooting

Why Is My Water Pressure So Low? 10 Possible Causes and What to Check

You turn on the shower and barely get more than a trickle. The kitchen...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read

Business Growth

The First 10 Minutes Matter: How Tradespeople Can Turn More Enquiries Into Actual Jobs

A customer needs a tradesperson. They search online, ask for recommendations or find a...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read

Safety

Are You Overloading Your Sockets? 10 Electrical Habits That Could Be Putting Your Home at Risk

Look behind the television. Under the home-office desk. Beside the bed. Around the kitchen....

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read

Pricing & Cost

Should You Buy Your Own Materials or Let the Tradesperson Supply Them?

You've accepted a quotation for some work at home. Then you start looking online....

Ahmed Mahamed · 10 min read

Customer Advice

Should You Pay a Tradesperson a Deposit? What Homeowners Should Know Before Paying

You've found a tradesperson. They've visited the property, discussed the work and sent you...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read

Trade Insights

When Should a Tradesperson Turn Down a Job? 10 Signs It Might Be Better to Walk Away

When you're trying to keep a diary full, turning work away can feel completely...

Ahmed Mahamed · 9 min read

Troubleshooting

Why Is My Radiator Not Heating Up? 9 Common Causes and What to Check

You turn the heating on. Most of the house starts warming up. But one...

Ahmed Mahamed · 8 min read