Most households spend a significant amount of money on energy. And a substantial proportion of that energy is used to heat water. If you want to cut your household budget or lower your energy consumption to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (or both! ), reducing the...
With the power of the internet, you can almost see all things that you can DIY. However, there are things that you should leave to the professionals, such as plumbing. That’s because they are trained and more experienced in resolving such issues. These include: 1. Waste...
In any home, it's vital to have working plumbing. After all, a homeowner's quality of life will be significantly affected without it, and when a system is damaged, the problems can become extensive. For this reason, a homeowner must always protect their plumbing from an...
Low water pressure can be inconvenient and irritating, but it can also be costly if you don't know the causes or who to call to fix low water pressure. So, here are the common causes of low water pressure that can easily be fixed and...
Hot water unit repairs and installations are a crucial way to maintain your home before winter. After all, what would winter be like with cold showers? Plumbing is no exception to the rule that anything operated over a long period will break down or wear...
Taps can make or break the look and feel of your bathroom, laundry and kitchen. Unfortunately, faulty taps can erode your fixtures without you even realizing it. They are also a big waste of water. By the time a dripping tap has dripped for 10...
Sanitation always goes hand in hand with hygiene. If you cannot guarantee the former, you wouldn't be able to get the latter. While there are indeed many ways to achieve proper hygiene, there isn't much that can be said if you do not improve your...
It's never-ending work to keep a home functioning and efficient. To guarantee that every feature of your home is as functional as possible, you must invest regularly. Unfortunately, most people are preoccupied with the obvious aspects of their lives, neglecting the invisible aspects such as plumbing...
Various fixtures may require gas fitting services. You may be upgrading your hot water to gas or installing a gas cooktop. As this job requires high-level expertise, it is best to hire a professional expert in this type of plumbing service. You can get a gas...
Plumbing issues are common in older homes due to pipes and other plumbing equipment deterioration. DIY band-aid remedies aren't always adequate to solve the problem. This is where plumbers come into play. It is preferable if you plan frequent plumbing inspections to avoid avoidable significant...
When you stop to think about it, many of us take hot water for granted. When we turn on our hot water tap, water at the proper temperature is released almost every time, and when it isn't, we are irritated. When you turn on the...
Sometimes, tap water ends up producing an unpleasant odour that can be likened to the smell of rotting eggs. When this is the case, it's a sign of problems in your wastewater system. Usually, you can attribute it to a chemical reaction, groundwater seeping through, or...
When water is left to leak from a tap, it will damage not only your home, but also the environment. A small drip from your tap each day may accumulate to thousands of litres of water over time. Here are the reasons your tap is...
Is your sink draining slower than usual? This can be inconvenient as tasks such as doing the dishes or bathing may take twice the time they usually do. However, beyond these inconveniences, a slow draining sink may be an indication of more severe problems, such...
Is your water heater not producing hot water as it should? Or does the hot water heater take an excessive amount of time to heat the water? When the device stops producing hot water, many people become pretty frustrated. Fortunately, you can take matters into...