Local Heroes Help & Advice

Our energy-saving tips will help you save money by improving your home and making it more cost-efficient.

Need help on making a draught excluder at home? Whether it's a snake or a sausage dog, learn to DIY your own with our step-by-step instructions.

Thinking of getting a new boiler? Explore the different types of boilers and learn what is a combination, regular, system or condensing boiler in this guide.

We can always do with more electricians. Are you ready to become one? Read our guide on what you need to become a qualified and successful electrician.

Find out all you need to know on how to become a plumber. From what do plumbers do, to the skills and qualifications needed for success in the plumbing industry.

Do you know what size boiler you need? Or type? Or how to go about getting one? Our Local Heroes guide explains everything you need to know.

Do you want to find out how to install a washing machine and how to fix it if it breaks down? Get all the answers in this dedicated guide by Local Heroes.

Find out on how to install a Ring doorbell and how to connect your Ring doorbell to Wi-Fi following this step-by-step guide by Local Heroes.

Nobody likes the sound of a dripping tap. You can only imagine what problems lie in wait. Why wait for the drips to drive you mad when you can fix it yourself?

Discover what low carbon heating is, five ways it can reduce your carbon footprint and how homeowners can install it with help from the Green Homes Grant.