December 2009

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  1. Tradespersons with approved qualifications 'should tackle frozen pipes'

    Tradespersons with approved qualifications 'should tackle frozen pipes'

    Workers who have approved plumbing qualifications are needed to ensure homeowners do not put their health at risk attempting to thaw out frozen pipes, Ace at the Curve has suggested. It was recently reported by Steamboat Today that two mobile homes in Routt County, Colorado, had been burnt down after their owners attempted to tackle […]

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  2. Call out a pro, expert says

    Call out a pro, expert says

    Workers who have taken a plumber training course need to be consulted first in the event of a common problem experienced by many households in the winter, according to Ed del Grande. The plumbing expert, writing for HGTVPro, advised homeowners who hear a gurgling sound emanating from the bathtub when the toilet is flushed in […]

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  3. Homeowners urged to seek professional help

    Homeowners urged to seek professional help

    British homeowners should frequently seek the help of tradespersons with approved plumbing qualifications to ensure their property is best prepared for the winter weather. This is the opinion of the Co-operative Insurance, which offered a number of tips on how to weather-proof homes faced with severe weather conditions. According to the Met Office, heavy snowfall […]

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  4. Heart-warming story highlights importance of plumbers

    Heart-warming story highlights importance of plumbers

    The importance of tradespersons to society has been reinforced by a story published this week in American newspaper the Herald-Mail. According to the publication, 78 year-old widow Lillian Maggio, who is recovering from hip surgery, was facing a difficult Christmas Day after her hot water boiler started leaking, causing water damage in her garage. She […]

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  5. Solar power industry 'would benefit from qualified professionals'

    Solar power industry 'would benefit from qualified professionals'

    Workers who have taken electrician training courses and have qualifications to install solar-powered devices could make a big difference to the renewable energy sector, the Iowa Office of Energy Independence has suggested. The body’s renewable energy planner Greg Watkins told Gazette Online that it is important those who are specifically trained in the installation of […]

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  6. DIY projects 'need workers with approved electrical qualifications'

    DIY projects 'need workers with approved electrical qualifications'

    Industry professionals who have approved electrical qualifications should be consulted before carrying out certain DIY schemes, it has been revealed by Energex. According to company spokesperson Mike Swanston, electricity is a common hazard for home renovators as wires and cables are often well-concealed in the walls, floors or ceilings of a property. He commented that […]

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  7. Electrical checks could have stopped Coventry fire

    Electrical checks could have stopped Coventry fire

    Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find that their services become increasingly in demand after a fire tore through a Leamington printing press yesterday (December 23rd). According to the Coventry Telegraph, it is believed that an electrical fault started the blaze, which broke out at Pentagon Press at 04:15 GMT and left the […]

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  8. Electrical training courses could unlock variety of work opportunities

    Electrical training courses could unlock variety of work opportunities

    Tradespersons who have taken electrician training courses could find themselves in demand throughout a large variety of industries, if reports from the Mirror are anything to go by. According to the publication, Rich Mence is currently working as an electrician for the West End production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, having to fix the flying […]

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  9. Professionals 'could help useless DIYers'

    Professionals 'could help useless DIYers'

    Tradespersons who have taken accredited training courses could come to the rescue of a large proportion of British males who cannot carry out simple DIY tasks, according to Screwfix. Recent research by the home improvement product firm found that 60 per cent of men in the country hate DIY, while 13 per cent find it […]

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  10. Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'essential to home movers'

    Tradespersons with approved electrical qualifications 'essential to home movers'

    Industry professionals who have approved electrical, plumbing or gas qualifications could help new homeowners avoid a number of pitfalls when moving into their new house, according to Rated People. According to tradesperson recommendation service Rated People, Britons could be at risk when they buy a new property if the previous owner has performed DIY to […]

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  11. Paying for trained tradespersons 'more popular nowadays'

    Paying for trained tradespersons 'more popular nowadays'

    Homeowners who have a problem with their property are more willing to call in the help of a professional who has taken a plumber or electrician training course than carry out repairs themselves, according to Build It magazine. It was recently revealed by Screwfix that 51 per cent of British males cannot rewire a plug, […]

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  12. Scrappage scheme welcomed by Rated People

    Scrappage scheme welcomed by Rated People

    The new boiler scrappage scheme proposed by chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling in his pre-Budget report will be very beneficial, Rated People has suggested. Mr Darling announced on December 9th that homeowners with an energy-inefficient appliance will be offered grants of up to £400 to buy a new, eco-friendly one. According to Ottokar Rosenberger, […]
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