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Practical home-fix advice for homeowners and honest insights for tradespeople, straight from the Phixed team.

How to Bleed a Radiator: A Bristol Homeowner's Guide

Cold at the top? Trapped air. Cold at the bottom? Something else entirely. Here's how to bleed a radiator properly — and when to call a plumber.

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How to Fix a Dripping Tap (and When to Call a Plumber)

That endless plink is quietly adding to your Bristol water bill. Here's how to fix a dripping tap yourself — and when to call a plumber.

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How Much Does a Carpenter Cost in Bristol? (2026 Guide)

From hanging doors to fitted wardrobes, here's what carpenters typically charge in Bristol in 2026 — day rates, common job prices and how to avoid overpaying.

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How Much Does a Handyman Cost in Bristol? (2026 Guide)

Typical hourly rates, half-day and day rates, and job prices for handymen in Bristol — plus how to get fair quotes without the faff.

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How to Fix a Sticking Door: A Bristol Homeowner's Guide

Doors sticking in the summer heat? Here's what actually causes it, the fixes worth trying yourself, and when to call a Bristol carpenter.

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How Much Does an Electrician Cost in Bristol? (2026 Guide)

Typical hourly rates, call-out fees and job prices for electricians in Bristol, plus how to avoid overpaying and get fair quotes fast.

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DIY Electrics UK: What You Can Legally Do Yourself (2026)

Which electrical jobs can you legally DIY in England, and which need a qualified electrician? Part P rules explained in plain English.

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Checkatrade Alternatives for Tradespeople: Why Free Leads Win in 2026

Paying for leads that go nowhere? Here's how the lead-fee model stacks up against free alternatives for Bristol trades — and what to look for before you switch.

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How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Bristol? (2026 Guide)

Typical hourly rates, call-out fees and job prices for plumbers in Bristol, plus how to avoid overpaying and get fair quotes fast.

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Two Mates, One Big Idea, Zero Lead Fees

Phixed didn't start in a boardroom. It started with a conversation between two mates who were fed up with the way things worked.

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Monday Myth Phix: Mould

Every other week we debunk a common homeowner myth. This week - "Bleach Permanently Removes Mould."

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The Systems Phucked. Here's Why It Needs to be Phixed

If you're a plumber, electrician, or any other tradesperson, you already know this.

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Why We Launched in Bristol

Every new app has to start somewhere. And when you're building something that depends on real people, real homes, and real jobs, that somewhere matters a lot.

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