Guides: bathrooms

Step-by-step DIY for UK homes, filtered by this tag.

How to Replace a Bath Mixer Tap

Fit a new bath mixer (deck-mounted or wall-fed). Isolate supplies, remove the old mixer, and seal the new one without soaking the bathroom.

23 August 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate

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How to Fix a Dripping Bath Tap Spout

Stop a bath spout that drips when the taps are off. Tell washer and cartridge faults from diverter weeps, isolate the bath supplies, and reseat the worn part.

23 July 2026Joe HartleyBeginner

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How to Fix a Dripping Shower Head

Stop a shower head that drips after you turn the mixer off. Check the hose washer, clean or replace the head, and know when the fault is the valve cartridge instead.

11 July 2026Joe HartleyBeginner

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How to Replace a Bathroom Basin Tap

Replace pillar taps or a basin mixer on a UK bathroom basin. Isolate the water, free the old fittings, and fit the new taps without cracking the china.

24 June 2026Joe HartleyIntermediate

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