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We have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day but did you know we have a World Plumbing Day. To most March 11 is just another day on the calendar but to those in the Plumbing Industry, it is a day that is celebrated. In 2010, the World Plumbing Council established World Plumbing Day which is …
“What? It only has one toilet?” The house buyer turns away, shaking her head, “We must have 2 toilets at least.” Yes, in Australia we all expect to have a couple of toilets per house, along with a few television screens. That’s become the norm. But it wasn’t always like that. Let’s take a short …
Your sewer is a feast. Trees need moisture and nutrients, so when they find your sewer, it’s party-time. This is how it happens… You get a small leak in your pipes. Thick rich sludge seeps out. Tree roots find it, slurp it up and then worm their way into the pipes. At first, the roots …
Don’t Let Trees Throw a Party in Your Sewer – Keep the Poo Flowing Through Read More »
Okay, every day you brush your teeth. Have you ever leant over the sink to rinse and been hit by a foul odour? It smells like a sewer but don’t worry. It’s not a major blockage. It’s just a build-up of soap, dead skin, hair and other stuff that goes down the pipes and congeals …
Flush Away Your Worries – 4 Tips for Clear Drains at Your Place Read More »
Over the last 12 years, I’ve unblocked hundreds of kitchen drains. It’s not the worst job a plumber can get, if you know what I mean. Anyway, after I crawl out from under the sink with a bucket full of smelly grey sludge, my customers wrinkle their noses in disgust. And they want to know …
How to Keep Your Kitchen Drainpipes Running Free and Smelling Sweet Read More »
Did you know that your hot water usage can make up 25% of your power bill? Yep. So this blog will share some easy ways to bring that bill down… Tip #1 – Lower the Temperature of Your Hot Water System There are two good reasons to do reduce the heat. Firstly you will cut …
Yee… Ow! Is Your Power Bill a Shocker? 3 Hot Tips to Save You Money Read More »
I was down at my neighbours’ place feeding Jesse, the Border collie when I noticed patches of water on the back patio. No big deal. It had been raining. Then I heard a faint hissing from inside. The kitchen floor was covered in water. OMG …. I didn’t have a key and Sarah and Bill …
Get Smart about Your Water and Save Money – 3 Top Tips Read More »