Quick and Easy Guide to Unblock a Sink
You used the sink and watched, horrified, as the basin flooded with water until it seemed like it would overflow onto the kitchen floor. Fortunately, the water did drain out eventually, but it did so painstakingly and very slowly. Moreover, the slop in the basin wouldn’t go away completely. You’ve got yourself a blocked sink. […]
Should I paint my home in Dubai?
Living in a transient city occupied mostly by expats, renting your home in Dubai has traditionally been considered par for the course. Yet as rental prices hike and more residents seek to lay down roots, real estate experts report that more of us than ever are getting our feet on the UAE’s rapidly expanding property […]
A hole in my ceiling costs HOW MUCH?!?!
Do you happen to know a man with a carpet knife and a tin of white paint who can fashion a hole in your ceiling at a very reasonable price? Before you take him up on his offer, it pays to know what those cut-outs above your head are supposed to be used for, so […]
If you aren’t doing these 6 things you’re definitely spending too much on your water bill
It’s a hotter than hot summer in Dubai and as DEWA encourage us to ‘make smart summer choices’ on our home energy habits, we have to agree that many homes we visit leave a little to be desired when it comes to conserving resources. Following on from our popular ‘home cooling money saving tips’, here’s […]
Nail your garage storage overhaul with these top 6 tips.
Nail your garage storage overhaul with these top 6 tips. When the summer heat renders many sporting and leisure activities out of bounds, lots of us actively seek out somewhere to store all that unused gear and equipment. If you are looking for ways to put your outdoor and external space to better use, follow […]
7 ways to save money on your energy bill this summer
DEWA recently published a whole host of useful money saving tips relating to home utilities. As our specialist subject, and with a long hot summer ahead of us, we’ve been inspired to share our expert perspective on the best ways to cut spend without cutting corners in your home: Setting your indoor temperature to a […]
5 most important things to consider when upgrading your AC unit
Real estate is on a roll in the UAE, and here are some things we’ve learnt. 1) it’s not just developers cashing in. According to a YouGov survey, it is now more common for even high-value property deals to be done via individual sellers as, incidentally, 22 per cent of the 45-plus age group plan […]
4 Ways to Look After Your Home During Summer Vacation
Want to return to your home as you left it post-holiday? We Will Fix It Co-founder and managing Partner Colin Thomas recently contributed to a how-to feature in The National aimed at helping Dubai residents escaping the summer heat. 1. AC on (it’s official) “Set your AC on a timer for a couple of hours […]
How Often Should You Schedule AC Duct Cleaning?
Most of us are looking for ways to get better value from our service providers. Yet when it comes to hiring an electrician in Dubai, there are obvious, inherent safety implications that make cost-cutting and discount-hunting a redundant (read downright risky) objective.
WE WILL FIX IT: HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON AC
Did you know that if you are a villa resident in the UAE that on average 60-75% of your DEWA bill can be directly linked to your Air Conditioning. The average cost of AC per month to cool one room in your home is approximately 210 AED – and that’s just one room. As the […]
Your feedback is important to us – no, really, it is!
If you have recently had work completed by the We Will Fix It team, you may have received a follow-up email asking for your review and feedback. This initiative is part of our ongoing endeavours to ensure we are providing our customers the highest level of customer service possible. In these uncertain times (dare we […]