Why your boiler needs to be serviced

Created: 29^th Sep 2020

When was the last time you had your boiler serviced? If the answer is "I don't know", or it was more than a year ago, then you should act now - read this to find out why...

6 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Autumn

Created: 25^th Oct 2018

The leaves are changing colour, the evenings are drawing in, and before we know it, the clocks will be turning back. Autumn is here, and there are a host of things you can do to your home to get it ready for colder nights and wetter days. Post a job! Check your heating Across offices and bars, the debate is alre…

Five High-Tech Ways to Upgrade Your Home

Created: 12^th Jan 2017

Knocking down walls, digging up driveways, ripping out carpets - they’re all effective ways of starting home improvements, but none of them feel particularly high-tech. However, not all projects are about simple bricks and mortar. Hiring a tradesman for the right job can help add some serious technology to upgrade yo…

Tradesman of the Month - Colin Clark

Created: 23^rd Nov 2016

When we meet Colin Clark in his home just outside Leeds, he’s fitting out his pristine new van ready for action. The sign writing hasn’t been done yet, but when it is, there are lots of things he can proudly display on its side. The Power of Feedback With more than 200 pieces of positive feedback on MyBuilder,…

Preparing for the cold of winter

Created: 17^th Oct 2013

With the long-range weather forecast predicting a cold November and possible snow, we’ve come up with a checklist of DOs and DON’Ts in preparation for the winter weather, including tips from some of our expert tradesmen. GAS DO review your fuel options MyBuilder tradesman Tom Paterson, of Paterson Heating and Plum…

Tricks your parents should have taught you

Created: 16^th Jul 2013

At MyBuilder, we see jobs posted from massive home renovation projects to small odd jobs around the house. A few decades ago, some of these smaller jobs were done by members of the household, and much like hemming a pair of trousers or sewing up a loose button, it wouldn’t have even been considered to hire someone el…

Making sure your radiators work fully

Created: 4^th Jul 2012

It may well have been coats and jumpers weather recently, but the summer is generally the best time to test your central heating system and make sure it is in tip-top shape for when you need it. To this end we have a second video from James of James Gas Services for you. Here James shows how to make sure that your radi…

How to set up your radiators

Created: 21^st Jun 2012

Our Ask a Tradesman section on the MyBuilder website is a great forum for those who need to hire a builder as well as DIY enthusiasts to interact with our expert tradesmen. Our tradesmen are generous with their time and their expertise, but they are not afraid to tell you when you need to get a professional on the job.…

Are we wrong to love a thermostat?

Created: 20^th Jun 2012

US company Nest has announced that their beautifully-designed thermostat is now available in Canada. But that doesn’t do much to satisfy those in our Mac-loving London office who are wowed by the design and functionality of the innovative thermostat that learns about your behaviour over time. Nest gets to know your s…