How to deal with urgent home repairs on lockdown

Being on lockdown means you may find yourself having to sort out a few more issues than you'd usually tackle. To give you a helping hand, we've come up with a series of guides to help you deal with urgent repairs and care for your home appliances. Covering everything from dripping taps to blocked drains, it's never been easier DIY with our at-home guides !

• How to unblock a kitchen sink

• How to unblock a toilet

• How to deal with a faulty hot water cylinder

• How to clear a blocked drain

• How to repair a leaking mixer tap

• How to change a push button toilet flush

• How to bleed a radiator

• How to repair a leak at home

• Do not leave your home unless absolutely necessary and, if possible, take turns with your neighbours to avoid any unnecessary outings.

• Plan out your meals in advance to ensure you can stay at home as much as possible.

• Wash your hands regularly using soap and water for at least 30 seconds. Scrub your nails, the tips of your fingers, palms, the backs of your hands, wrists and knuckles. If this is not possible, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

• Wash your hands before and after each meal, after going to the toilet, after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose and after touching any object that may have been touched by someone else (door handles, etc.).

• Cough into your elbow or into your jacket or jumper rather than your hand.

• Use tissues one time only before disposing them in a bin (ideally with a lid).

• Do not shake hands with anyone.

• Do not share cutlery or drinks.