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Home

Figure it out at home.

Clear steps for water, heating, alarms and appliances, with drawings of exactly what to look for.

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First guides coming soon

We are just getting started with Home.

These are written and drawn, and are now being checked by our reviewer. Each one goes live only after that check.

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WaterHow to find and turn off your main water valve (UK, US, Germany)Being checked before it goes live
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SafetySmoke alarm chirping? What the chirp means and how to stop itBeing checked before it goes live

What we will cover

The topics we are working through first. Nothing here is published yet.

Alarms and safety
  • Smoke alarm chirping
  • Carbon monoxide alarm beeping
  • Using a fire blanket
  • If you smell gas
Planned
Water and heating
  • Main water valve
  • Bleeding a radiator
  • Repressurising a combi boiler
  • Frozen pipes
Planned
Appliances
  • Washing machine pump filter
  • Dishwasher filter
  • Resetting a tripped RCD or GFCI
  • Laundry care symbols
Planned
Damp and air
  • Condensation and mould in winter
  • Using a dehumidifier
  • Disposing of old batteries
Planned