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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 c [...]
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 [...]
Tips To Make Sure Your Gas Heater Is Ready For Winter
Gas heating is an energy-efficient way to keep your home toasty warm and comfortable during the long, cold winter months. Gas costs way less than electricity and it’s the smart way to [...]
Plumbing Checklist When Buying A Home
When you plan to purchase a new home, there are certain things you’ll want to check first before committing to such a major purchase. Apart from looking for obvious damage or neglect, [...]
Guide To Blocked Drains: Causes, Remedies and Prevention
Blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in any home. There are numerous reasons why a drain can get blocked, things you can do to prevent blocked drains, which drai [...]
What Are The Real Dangers Of A Gas Leak?
In Australia, more and more people are opting to install gas-operated appliances in their homes. These include ovens, stoves, hot water systems, heaters and more. While both gas and el [...]
The Most Common Plumbing Problems You Come Across
Every Australian household or business will eventually encounter some plumbing problems. It’s inevitable. Things age and wear out, some materials used might have been second rate and s [...]
Quick Tip – How To Unblock A Blocked Drain
How to Unblock a Blocked Drain Blocked or slow drains are one of the most common plumbing problems in any household. Whether the drain is located in the kitchen, bathroom or laundry, a [...]
What Does a Gasfitter Do?
In this post, you’ll discover some key reasons why you should choose gas, what a gasfitter is and what does a gasfitter do? Gasfitting is a term that’s becoming more and more synonymou [...]
Check Out What Happens If You Neglect Your Hot Water Unit
Most of us as homeowners try to maintain our homes to the best of our abilities. On some occasions however things like the hot water system, are “out of sight so out of mind” until th [...]
Monthly Matters – Flexi Hoses
What are they? Flexi hoses – otherwise called Flexible Water Hoses – are typically used in modern installations within kitchens, bathrooms and laundries to replace copper pipes. It is [...]
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