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Ultimate Guide To Hot Water Systems
A hot water system is an important feature in every Australian household. You’ll want a hot water system that’s energy-efficient and is big enough and reliable enough to supply your ho [...]
A Backflow Endorsed Plumber – Why You Need One
The town drinking water supply can potentially become contaminated in a number of different ways. One fairly common way contamination can occur is from backflow. In this article, we’ll [...]
Benefits Of A Low Flow Shower Head
If you’re thinking of switching to a low flow showerhead, you’ve probably been wondering what the benefits are. Many Australian households have been making the switch in recent years b [...]
Quick Tip, Why Is My Sink Water Cloudy?
Sometimes you’ll notice the water that comes out of your pipes looks a little cloudy and milky, rather than totally clear. This is especially noticeable when you fill up a glass with t [...]
Is It Time To Switch To A Low Flow Shower Head?
The focus these days is going green as much as we can. There is a twofold reason. For one, being green helps preserve the environment and its natural resources. Secondly, the more gree [...]
What Does It Mean To Go Green With Plumbing?
These days you’ll hear the term green this and green that. It’s all about living more sustainably and taking care of the planet we live on. But what does being green and green living h [...]
How To Save Power On Your Hot Water System
Hot water systems are one of the biggest consumers of electricity in most Australian homes. Often, around one-third of the monthly or quarterly electricity bill can be attributed to th [...]
Signs You Need To Replace Your Plumbing
Let’s look at some signs that indicate you need to replace your plumbing. Plumbing doesn’t last forever and if you’re living in a house that’s been around for a few decades or more, ch [...]
Are Toilet Paper Alternatives Safe For Your Plumbing?
Toilet paper is designed to break down into very small particles upon immersion in water and is therefore ideal for flushing down toilets. However, Australians sometimes look for alter [...]
Quick Tip – How To Prevent Bad Bathroom Odours
There’s nothing worse than a bathroom that seems to be constantly pervaded by an offensive odour. After all, it’s a place where we go to wash and bathe, and bad bathroom odours make th [...]
Quick Tip – Baths Vs Showers
What’s all-around better? Having a shower or taking a bath? Baths vs Showers is a question that has often led to debates on the advantages and disadvantages. Of course, the answer is [...]
Drainage Problems To Watch Out For (Inside and Out)
Drainage issues are one of the most common problems faced in Australian homes. They can occur both inside the home and outside the house somewhere in the yard. Drains can block, get cr [...]
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All About Solar Hot Water Systems
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at solar hot water systems, how they work, their distinct advantages and more. It seems like the cost of electricity rises every year in Austr [...]
Ways To Conserve Water At Home, All Year Round
We are all aware that water in Australia is a precious resource. In a country that often experiences long periods of drought, it’s vital that we all do our part and find ways to save w [...]
