How-To Guides

Plumbing & tiling
guides from John

Useful guides from JHDS Plumbing & Tiling — covering common plumbing issues, tiling tips, and when it makes sense to call a professional across Stirling, Dunblane and Edinburgh.

Practical guides written by John — a qualified plumber and tiler based in Dunblane, working across Stirling, Dunblane and Edinburgh. These cover the jobs he gets called out to most often. Useful if you want to understand what's involved, or if you fancy having a go yourself.

Plumbing guides

How to replace a mixer tap — JHDS Plumbing guide

Plumbing · 5 min read

How to Replace a Mixer Tap

John's step-by-step guide to safely isolating the water, removing the old tap and fitting a new one — kitchen or bathroom.

Common plumbing leaks and how to fix them — JHDS guide

Plumbing · 7 min read

Common Leaks & How to Fix Them

Dripping taps, running toilets, leaking pipe joints — the most common household plumbing problems and what to do about them.

Plumber's emergency DIY kit guide

Plumbing · 5 min read

Plumber's Emergency DIY Kit

The tools and know-how every homeowner should have before a plumbing emergency strikes.

Common bathroom problems and quick fixes

Plumbing · 4 min read

Common Bathroom Problems & Quick Fixes

Blocked drains, running toilets, dripping taps — problems you might be able to sort yourself.

Tiling guides

Regrout or retile guide — JHDS Plumbing and Tiling Stirling

Tiling · 6 min read

Regrout or Retile? How to Decide

Could save you thousands. John explains how to tell whether your tiles need a full retile or just a professional regrout.

Silicone sealant top tips — JHDS tiling guide Stirling

Tiling · 4 min read

Silicone Sealant Tips

Why silicone goes black, when to replace it, and how to apply a neat bead — John's tips from years of bathroom work in Stirling.

Not confident doing it yourself? John's happy to help — no job too small.

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