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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 10, 2025
Fixing Loose Toilet Seats
Understanding the Issue
Over time, toilet seats can become loose or start to wobble. This is usually due to the fixing bolts underneath loosening from regular use.
What You Can Do
Many modern toilet seats are designed to be easy to adjust or re-tighten without tools.
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 10, 2025
Isolating Faulty Appliances
Understanding the Issue
Sometimes, a single faulty appliance (like a kettle or toaster) may cause power to trip. Identifying and unplugging the faulty item can restore power and prevent further issues.
Signs of a Faulty Appliance
Power cuts when a specific item is plu...
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 09, 2025
Topping Up the Boiler Pressure
Understanding the Issue
Combi boilers rely on water pressure to work correctly. If the pressure drops too low, your heating or hot water may stop working altogether.
Common Signs of Low Pressure
No heating or hot water
Error codes on the boiler display
Pressure g...
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 09, 2025
Cleaning the Filter of a Washing Machine
Understanding the Issue
If your washing machine isn’t draining properly, smells musty, or leaves clothes wetter than usual, it may have a blocked or dirty filter. Filters catch small items (like coins or hair grips) and help keep the pump clear.
What You ...
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 09, 2025
Changing Light Bulbs Safely
Understanding the Issue
Lightbulbs do occasionally blow out — especially halogen and incandescent types. While it’s usually safe to change them yourself, it's important to follow safe handling procedures.
What You Can Do
Replacing a standard lightbulb is a quick fix ...
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 09, 2025
Resetting the Boiler
Understanding the Issue
Sometimes boilers lock out due to safety issues or minor faults, showing an error code or flashing light. A simple reset can restore normal function—similar to restarting a computer.
When You Might Need a Reset
No heating or hot water
Display shows a ...
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Jul 04, 2025
Bleeding Radiators
Understanding the Issue
Radiators may become partially cold—especially at the top—when air gets trapped inside the system. This prevents hot water from circulating properly, reducing the efficiency of your heating and making rooms feel colder than expected.
This issue is particul...
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in Maintenance & Repairs on Apr 01, 2025
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Effective management of damp, condensation, and mould in residential properties requires collaboration between tenants, landlords, and letting agents. These issues affect both the condition of the property and the health of its occupants. Everyone has a role to play in prevention, and taking...
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in Property Sales on Feb 23, 2022
Today, we had the unexpected pleasure of receiving an award for Sales Progressor of the Year 2021.
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in Reviews on Apr 03, 2020
My 2 year rental through Lifestyle Property Services was a great experience from start to finish. Moving in with Derek on hand with slick, simple online documentation was a breeze and on the odd occasion a fault occured, rectification was a short email and 48 hours away. Moving out was a similar s...