DIY repairs videos

Many of us experience small repair problems from time to time. Our 'You can do it!' instructional videos will show you how to carry out minor DIY jobs in your home, including:

How to prevent damp and mould

You will need:

  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved mould spray
  • cleaning cloths

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

How to change a bathroom light bulb

You will need:

  • a secure stepladder
  • a Phillips-head ("crosshead") screwdriver
  • a 2D bathroom lightbulb (in most cases. Bring the old bulb to a DIY shop if you're not sure)

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

How to unblock a sink

You will need:

  • a plunger
  • 2 pieces of cloth

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

How to unblock a toilet

You will need

  • a toilet plunger

or

  • a mop
  • a plastic bin bag
  • rubber gloves

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

What to do if you have no power

You will need:

  • a securely erected ladder

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

What to do if you have no heating

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

Window safety

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

Maintaining UPVC windows

Note for iPhone users and Youtube. There is a known bug with iOS and Youtube, Two buttons are read before the player but provide no functionality. We advise that you skip these to access the content.

If you're still experiencing problems, report a repair online.

Page last updated:

May 27, 2022