Toilet keeps running: causes and the fix
Hear water running in the toilet when nobody has flushed? The two parts that usually cause it, what you can check and when to call a plumber.
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Blocked drain: warning signs and the fix
Slow water, a gurgling plughole or a bad smell from the drain? The early signs of a blockage, what you can safely try and when to call.
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Circuit breaker keeps tripping: what it means
The power keeps going off when you reset it. What each trip means, what to test safely and when to call an electrician.
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Water heater not lighting: what to do
Your water heater clicks but will not light? What you can check safely, what you should never try, and how a repair goes in Porto.
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Jammed roller blind: what to do and avoid
The blind has stopped halfway, will not go up or comes down crooked. What to try, what never to do and how the repair goes.
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Sofa cleaning at home: how it works
How to book, what happens on the day, how long the sofa takes to dry and what you can do before and after a clean at your home.
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Annual boiler service: when and how
When to book your boiler service, what the technician does during the visit, what you can check yourself and why it pays to do it before winter.
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Seasonal home maintenance in Porto
A simple calendar for a home in Porto: what to check each season so the next fault does not arrive in the middle of the night.
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Burst pipe at home: what to do first
Water pouring from a pipe, the ceiling or under the sink? The first steps to stop the damage and what happens once the plumber arrives.
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Hot water cylinder not heating: what to do
Your cylinder has stopped heating or the hot water runs out halfway through a shower. What to check safely and how the repair goes.
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Dripping tap: repair or replace it
Why a tap drips, what you can check yourself and how to decide between repairing the worn part and replacing the whole tap.
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Locked out of your home in Porto: what to do
The door slammed and your keys are inside. What to do in the first few minutes, what to avoid and the document you will need to show.
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Lost keys: when to change the lock
Lost your keys or had them stolen? When the lock should be changed the same day, when a new cylinder is enough and what to do if you rent.
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