HouseholdHow publishes general information about home and household maintenance. It is intended to help you understand a problem and decide what to do next. It is not a substitute for professional advice.
General information only
Our guides cannot account for the specific condition of your property, the materials used in it, or local building codes and regulations. Where our advice and your manufacturer’s instructions or local rules differ, follow the manufacturer and the rules.
Stop and contact a licensed professional for anything involving mains electricity, gas appliances or pipework, load-bearing structures, asbestos, or sewage. These jobs carry real risk of injury, fire, flooding, or structural damage.
Your responsibility
- Assess your own situation and stop if a job is beyond your tools or experience.
- Follow product instructions and safety warnings exactly.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment and work area ventilation.
- Check that a repair is permitted by your warranty, lease, or insurer before starting.
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We work to keep guides accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee that every method will work in every home, or that products and standards will not change. To the extent permitted by law, HouseholdHow accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from the use of this content.
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