Easy to follow videos to help with basic repairs in the home

Handy Tips

Handy tips for looking after your home

You are responsible for keeping your home in good condition.

You can do this by:

Make sure you know where your stopcock is and check that you can turn it off.

In case of emergency, make sure you know how to turn off your electricity and gas.

You can also save energy in your home by:

switching supplier to find the best energy price deals. The internet lists comparison sites
switching off lights and appliances when not being used
lower thermostat settings – reducing by 1C could save you up to 10% on your heating bills
keep radiators, heaters and air vents clear to ensure heat can circulate
draw your curtains at dusk to keep heat in
use lower temperatures for washing

Repairs ‘How to’ self help videos

We’ve produced some short ‘How to’ easy to follow videos to help customers with basic repairs in their home;

How to adjust your room thermostat setting