Bathroom drains have certainly come a long way in style and design in the last 20 years, with linear shower drains becoming a popular...
Today dad and I disconnected a bathroom and replaced some basin taps to a vanity basin. Often our clients enjoy the comical camaraderie dad and...
There are 3 common causes for a leaking toilet and no household is immune to the occasional leak. The key to fixing a toilet leak...
Common plumbing problems in Aussie homes can be avoidable, but there are some that can occur unexpectedly. A regular maintenance checklist is ideal in ensuring...
As part of my day job, I review roof reports frequently. A common defect is the failure of vent pipe flashing, allowing water through...
Sponsored Post One of the drawbacks of becoming a tradesperson is the strain it can put on one’s body. Tradespeople suffer from workplace-related injuries in...
I had just got out of church on Sunday morning and I got a message from a friend, asking me how to take out...
Last week my dad and I drove into Bunnings because we had to get some timber and non-plumbing supplies for the truck. When it...
World Plumbing Day is celebrated each year on the 11th March. It’s a day to recognise plumbers for the work they do in maintaining...
This post has been written in collaboration with Ryobi Receiving a phone call to arrange a visit to a new client was always a thrill...
what a blocked sewer chamber looks like

Fifty Shades of Brown

Being a plumber and a mum I have seen many shades of brown. It’s part of the job. The problem with brown effluent, no...
During winter, our electricity bill is lower than throughout summer. We have the ducted air conditioning on 24/7 during summer but in winter, we...
Today is World Plumbing Day. A day where plumbers are recognized for their extraordinary contribution to the health and safety of the community. We...
Sponsored Post It's important to fix leaks as soon as they are found. It doesn’t matter what fixture is leaking, it has the potential to cause...
A question I get asked a lot by friends and family when it comes to plumbing is where the best place is to view...
About a month ago, I was tagged on Facebook to attend a women in construction breakfast organized by the NAWIC (National Association of Women...
When you become a mother, your attention and desires have a gravitational shift towards the newborn in your arms. Motherhood is one of the...
A very loyal client who happens to be of Asian descent, and a pastor to a large Chinese church rang me in a panic...
This post has been written in collaboration with Fusion-Loc Pinterest is a trove of inspiration on how to organise under the kitchen sink cupboard. While the...
I was asked an interesting question on Twitter a couple of weeks ago and I thought I’d share the question and my answer should...
The kitchen sink basket strainer plug for our double bowl sink had been leaking for a couple of months and it was driving me...
Yesterday morning after I dropped Esther to school, I made a quick phone call to my dad to organise a time to catch up....