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Real Tips from Real Engineers: How to Keep Your Home Safe and Warm All Year Round

Hometree is serious about good service. From our UK-based call centre staff to our nationwide network of engineers, our dedicated team is committed to providing the best possible customer experience.

Home Maintenance in 2024: A Guide to Efficiency and Savings

As we make strides into the new year, maintaining a comfortable and efficient home is essential for both your peace of mind and your bank balance.

How to Bleed a Radiator Without a Key

The way to bleed a radiator depends on the type you have and the tools available to you. Radiator keys are easy to misplace, but given the right alternatives and know-how, you can still bleed a radiator without one.

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Types of window locks

Installing new windows in your property? You’ll need to consider how you’re going to make them secure.

Top 10 tips to avoid home emergencies

Home emergencies can strike at any time, leaving you feeling powerless and out of control. But with careful planning, this doesn’t have to be the case.

Roof damage: What to do next

The roof is an important part of your house. It keeps your house watertight. It protects the inside of your home from the elements. Roof damage may mean a leaking roof or broken roof tiles. Possible causes are slipped roof tiles or even hail damage.

Protecting your locks: The key to home insurance

As a homeowner, keeping your house safe will be your top priority but understandably, you’ll be looking to save money where you can too. The good news is that installing high-quality door and window locks will not only prevent break-ins and burglary but can also help secure a discount on your home insurance premiums. It’s a win-win!

Our top tips for winter gas safety

As the temperatures drop and the cold weather sets in for the winter, the majority of UK households will rely on a gas boiler to keep warm. But what happens if something goes wrong with your central heating and you’re left in the cold? Luckily for you, we’ve got some great winter home safety tips to make sure you stay safe and warm this season.

Lost your keys? Here’s what to do next

Lost your keys? Locked out of your house? Don’t panic! Follow our simple guide below to key replacement, so you can regain access to your home as quickly as possible.

How to unclog your kitchen drain

If water is taking a lifetime to drain away, there’s a funny smell in the air and your sink sounds like it’s burping, you’ve probably got a blockage. A blocked kitchen sink drain isn’t the most pleasant thing to deal with and can be a real inconvenience but usually, it’s straightforward to repair.

How to unclog drains

The sink’s taking a lifetime to drain, water’s pooling around your feet in the shower and there’s a rather funny smell coming from the kitchen (and no it’s not your cooking!) The warning signs are all there and we’re sorry to say, you’ve probably got a clogged drain.

5 Self-Help Ways To Fix Your Boiler Heating Before Calling An Engineer

It’s not always necessary to call out an engineer to fix your boiler and heating issues. Sometimes a boiler problem can be solved with a quick DIY fix.

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