Got an old house? Thinking of making a few friendly home improvements?
One of the biggest obstacles when renovating, especially when extending or knocking down walls, is the plumbing.
In an old house, a few renovations may also reveal plumbing problems you never knew existed.
As the years have gone by, many previous plumbing practices have become outdated due to being less reliable (and in some cases less safe!).
Renovating could be a chance to replace some of this prehistoric plumbing, saving you the hassle in the future.
Here are five of the main problems worth looking out for.