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Walk-in showers look amazing in magazines and hotel bathrooms, all minimalist and spa-like. But are they actually practical for your home, or is a traditional enclosure the smarter choice?

Whether you're replacing a damaged tray, upgrading to something better, or doing a full bathroom renovation, knowing how to remove it properly prevents damage to your floor, walls, and plumbing. Here's the process.

Shower trays get absolutely filthy, don't they? Soap scum, limescale, hair, random grime - it all accumulates faster than you'd think, especially in hard water areas. Here's how to tackle it properly.

Countertop and inset basins look completely different, function quite differently in daily use, and suit different bathroom styles and practical needs. So here's how to work out which one's actually right for your space.

Choosing between floor-standing and wall-mounted vanity units should be straightforward, but it's actually one of those decisions where both options have genuine advantages and some proper drawbacks that aren't immediately obvious until you've lived with them.

Understanding how TRVs actually function can save you a fair chunk of money on heating bills whilst making your home more comfortable. They're cleverer than they look, and once you know what you're doing with them, they pretty much run themselves.

Your heating's on, but some rooms are tropical while others feel like winter? The culprit is most likely unbalanced radiators. Let's take a closer look.

When you're replacing radiators or fitting new ones, you'll quickly hit this question: single or double panel? Let's sort out which you actually need.

When you're replacing radiators or planning a heating system, the sheer number of options can be a bit baffling. Panel, convector, column, designer - what's the actual difference, and does it matter?