Guides
Practical, factual articles on home maintenance, helping older parents, and the small jobs that pile up.
I write these because people keep asking the same things. Adult children ring about grab rails for Mum's bathroom and have no idea what type to buy or how they fix into old stone. Homeowners stare at a sagging gutter in November and wonder if it can wait until spring. Someone Googles "keysafe" for the first time because a district nurse mentioned it on Tuesday.
Every article is meant to be useful whether you ring me or not. They stick to Cirencester and the villages around it, because that's where I work, and where limestone walls and old cottages bring their own problems.
The prices in these guides are 2026 rates and match my pricing page. Where I give an opinion, it comes from jobs I've done.
How much does a handyman cost in Cirencester?
Real 2026 rates for the Cotswolds, what to expect, and how to compare quotes fairly.
What to look for when hiring a handyman
Insurance, DBS checks, written quotes, and the red flags worth paying attention to.
Home safety checklist for elderly parents
A room-by-room walkthrough covering trip hazards, lighting, alarms and small fixes.
Grab rails: a complete guide
Which type and length to choose, how they fix to different walls, and where to put them.
Preparing your home for winter in the Cotswolds
Old stone houses have their own problems in November. Here is a sensible checklist.
Helping elderly parents stay independent
For adult children: how to help a parent stay independent at home, and how to talk about it.
When to call a handyman vs a tradesperson
An honest list of what a handyman should and should not touch, and when you need a specialist.
Monthly home maintenance checklist
A month-by-month list of small jobs that keep an average UK home in decent shape.
Keysafe guide for families
Why they matter, which models are police approved, and how to manage the code sensibly.
Decluttering and organising for older parents
A sensitive, slow approach to sorting a home without steamrollering the person who lives in it.
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