Drains Drains block due to various reasons. In your home you have two drainage systems running: Sewerage System – The waste that comes from your home from the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, sinks and other plumbing components. Stormwater System – Flows from rainfall. These systems are essential to the health of your home. The last thing […]
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Air Conditioning – How to Recognise a Faulty Air Conditioner
Who doesn’t love a bit of air conditioning? These useful systems are a great way to stay cool in the summer and a fantastic way to enjoy warmth during those colder months – but try as we might, there really is no way to guarantee that our units will stay functioning well into the future. […]
Blocked Drains – What Should You Do If You’re Facing a Blockage?
People like to say that there are only two guarantees in life; death and taxes. We like to think a little outside of the box however, so we’ve thrown an extra ‘guarantee’ into the mix – in the form of blocked drains. These events can occur at the most inconvenient of times and if left […]
Plumbing – Three Uses for Plumbers That You Might Have Not Guessed
What do you think about when you hear the word plumber? If you’re anything like us, the first thing that might spring to mind is a man dressed in overalls, with a hammer in his belt and a few pipes to hand. There are some tasks that these experts are well-known for dealing with, including […]
How to Re-Use Your Grey Water
It has been estimated that every household could save up to 50,000 litres of drinking water a year simply by re-using their grey water. This article looks at the benefits of grey water and how it can be recycled in the home. What is grey water? Grey water is the waste water that is produced […]
No Plunger? Find Out How to Unblock Your Toilet Without It
Blocked toilet? No plunger? Here’s what to do if the unthinkable happens. Improvised tools When your toilet bowl fills up or is slow to drain it is probably blocked somewhere, but the question is where? The first thing you can try is to use the toilet brush, in case it is only a minor blockage […]
Dishwasher Maintenance Tips
The dishwasher is a modern day miracle, relieving householders of the tedious chore of the daily washing up. But just like any other household appliance, a dishwasher needs a little TLC to keep it running smoothly and looking its best. This article provides useful tips on how to clean and maintain your best friend in […]
Wet Wipes or Toilet Paper?
These days, we use tissues instead of handkerchiefs, paper towels instead of cleaning cloths and now more than ever, wet wipes instead of toilet paper. The argument by manufacturers is that these products are more hygienic and can be disposed of after use, reducing exposure to germs. And while that may well be true, where […]
Water Usage Statistics Australia
The average Australian household uses around 900 Litres of water a day. Given the growing scarcity of this precious resource and the potential for it to cost us a lot more in the future, now’s the time to be looking at how we use water at home and where we can reduce our consumption. Water […]
