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 is identifying what’s causing the water to escape.
Signs your toilet has a leak
Water is...
A steampunk bathroom is definitely not a bathroom style for everyone. It tends to be a more masculine type of bathroom, yet, when executed well, can also appeal to anyone who loves a bathroom that makes a statement.
Last night...
Whenever I've been asked how to remove brown stains from the toilet bowl, I've always suggested natural cleaners like baking soda and vinegar.
A few years ago I even reviewed a cleaning product which did clean my toilet bowls.
Back then...
When can you do your own plumbing work? It's a question asked when plumbing jobs mount up and the budget is tight.
While it can be tempting to fix a few plumbing jobs around your house, plumbing is a licensed...
Writing that blog post title gave me chills up my spine. I'm updating this post that I wrote back in 2014 because it seems to be a common news headline each summer, with snakes being found in toilets. It's...
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,...
I love my house smelling pleasant as soon as a guest walks through the door. But even more so, I want my bathroom – especially my toilet to smell good naturally, without any whiffs of bad odours.
Let’s be honest,...
Wall hung vanities are a popular choice in contemporary bathrooms. They appeal to many and can fit in with many interior styles as they can create the illusion of space.
They can also be easy to clean underneath, although a...
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...
We all know only the three P’s should go down the toilet – pee, poo and paper (toilet paper), but where does vomit go?
This question was asked to me by Janet from Front Page Web Writing, as it was...
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...
Back in February, I noticed, well Jacob made me aware, that our next door neighbor’s Lilly Pilly hedge was growing over the top of the side of our fence. It was so big, it was shading our vegetable garden,...
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...
One of the questions I get asked often is "When do you replace tap washers?"
The reason I get asked this question a lot, when attending maintenance jobs, is to prevent the inconvenience of having no water flow through your...
It had to have been a male that named plumbing fittings because men are visual and women are…thoughtful.
When I started my apprenticeship, one of the first things my dad taught me was if I thought about sex, I would...
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...
It’s been bitter sweet telling my old clients that I’m no longer working because I’m pregnant with my third child. Some of the common responses are “but weren’t you pregnant last time you came to my house?” Yes, yes...
The tap buttons are the first item people notice when they wash their hands.
Over time they can fade or turn yellow. Replacing them is quite simple.
Our main bathroom is used by guests and I like to keep it as...
Over a month ago, as I was flicking through my junk mail, I raised my eyebrows to the ALDI plumbing products special buys of the week.
The discount grocer offered consumers the supply and installation of a new toilet suite...
About a month ago, I was tagged on Facebook to attend a women in construction breakfast organized by the NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) and sponsored by The Brisbane City Council and various other businesses that offer trade...
If you've wanted to know how to clean a smelly sink drain naturally, this post is for you.
The sink trap connected to the grated waste, can accumulate with sludge caused from congealed food particles and liquids. Rinsing plates, washing...
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 comes to plumbing fixtures and fittings, we always go to Reece Plumbing where we have...
