Most tapware within Australia is generally manufactured and imported from overseas. Like many Australian made products, tapware that is made on our shores, can often cost more to manufacture due to overhead costs.
I wrote this post 3 years ago...
A bath that won’t drain when the plug is pulled out can be an inconvenience and safety hazard. To unblock a bath waste, there are a few tricks to try before you call a plumber. You may be able...
This post offers tips to clean your downpipes to prevent flooding in and around your home.
As the summer season hits, rain and storms are always the norm for Queensland. It's important to check gutters and drains for blockages from...
These hose tap safety tips will ensure your children are safe next time they use the garden hose.
There have been many warnings online from parents and paramedics around hose safety for kids.
In the heat of summer, spraying the hose...
Is your yard prone to flooding when it rains? Check out these tips on how to prevent outdoor flooding.
Protecting your home from outdoor flooding is not just about choosing a house that doesn’t stand in a flood zone. Your...
When dishwashing liquid is put in your dishwasher, it creates an inconvenient mess of bubbles in the kitchen.
It can also reduce the lifespan of your dishwasher due to a buildup of soap scum.
If you’ve run out of dishwasher tablets,...
There are many benefits to having a tile insert point drain in the bathroom. Let's explore why this modern fitting is becoming a popular installation.
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The floor waste in a bathroom can sometimes be an element of oversight with...
Which cost efficient hot water systems will suit your household? Find out the pros and cons of the 3 popular hot water units available to consumers.
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Hot water is a household necessity. When it’s time to replace or upgrade...
Choosing the right basin waste for your basin will come down to five considerations.
1. The size of the basin waste outlet
Basin wastes will be either 32mm or 40mm in diameter. Check the basin specifications to know which size waste...
Blocked drains can occur any time of the year, but some blockages can be seasonal due to lifestyle and temperature changes.
If you have a blocked drain, you need to know what type of drain it is. Is it sewer...
What preventative measures should you undertake to get your home prepared for a pandemic? Preparing adequate food, water supplies and toilet paper are only part of the planning process and we’ve been told in Australia they aren’t necessary. This...
First thing this morning after I dropped the girls to school, I headed to my local shopping centre to tackle the groceries. We needed toilet paper and I had hoped Aldi restocked after all the panic buying earlier this...
A few Friday’s ago, Phoebe and I were standing at our front door, amazed at the winter wonderland in our front yard. It prompted me to share tips on how to prevent water damage from hail as we were...
If you’ve noticed the grass to be marshy at the front of your house and asked yourself, ‘what’s causing the wet patch in my yard?’ it may be a hidden problem you need to investigate.
One of the first signs...
Are you looking for tips on plumbing in a fridge? Learn from our experience purchasing a fridge to fit into the exiting kitchen cavity.
Six months ago we bought a new fridge. We chose to purchase a model without an...
Over the last few years, I’ve become more conscious of the waste our family produces (or accumulates) when purchasing and using products that come in packaging. The bathroom is certainly an area in the house where a lot of...
DIY Plumbing is still going on behind closed doors. Plumbers are finding these poor installations as soon as they arrive at a job and share them on social media to show what they need to fix. Last year I...
