Plumbing is such a big deal in Australia that we even have the Institute of Plumbing Australia Inc. or IPA, which comprises seasoned professionals aiming to promote plumbing as a profession that maintains the highest standards. This is, of course, a good thing for everyone because...
You’ll be astonished to learn which objects you should never flush. Many people don’t realise the dangers of flushing certain products down the toilet. Unfortunately, most people don’t think much of it, later on suffering from the consequences like clogged toilets or burst pipes. Here are...
Keeping yourself clean by doing your daily bathroom routine is something people often take for granted. It’s such a normal part of life that you won’t realise its value until you can’t do it anymore. Imagine losing your daily soak. Not only will you find...
Clogged toilets are gross. Nobody wants a toilet full to the brim with waste that you're unable to flush the way you think it should've gone down and out of sight. If you don't know the reason for a clogged toilet or how to avoid...
Blocked drains are a nuisance to deal with. You never know what is clogging your drain, and it is never a pleasant surprise. If left uncleaned and unclogged, it can leave your bathroom with unpleasant-smelling air. There are many different types of blockages you can encounter...
Building a new home from the ground up means that you’ll also be planning out and building that home’s plumbing system. While that may sound simple, it can actually be quite complicated. The good news is you can easily categorize the stages of plumbing installation...
Having no hot water at home when it’s too cold to take a shower can be a very unpleasant experience for anyone. Aside from the shock of the ice-cold water in the middle of winter, your mind might also be directed to other problems in...
As a property owner, you will be a part of a strata scheme. A strata title refers to the establishments that share a common property with others on the same land, in which each land is called a lot. In this situation, the common property...
Commercial plumbing, especially in the maintenance and repair realm, is very different from most residential systems. For starters, the parts and equipment for commercial systems can be much more complex than those found in typical homes and businesses. But there is another major difference: the...
Aside from that, there’s the matter of maintaining the plumbing system. After all, the plumbing system is what brings in water, and you won’t be able to do things like washing the dishes or taking a bath without it. Careful as you may be in taking...
A leaking tap isn’t an attractive sight to see. It’s something that homeowners should worry about as it causes an increase in the utility bills if they leave it unchecked. The goal is to identify where the problem comes from and solve it from there. But...
When you have your own home, you can do as you please. However, you should also maintain your house in good condition to be able to keep doing so. Many things in a house can break, and plumbing is one of them. A plumbing system...
Toilet leaks can happen at any time, usually evident through a running toilet in your home. It could also be water that's all over the floor. Repairs are necessary on either a major or minor level. In some extreme cases, the toilet will end up...
Whether you are in a commercial or residential property, some appliances that you use require natural gas to function. It’s a helpful fuel you need, especially for cooking, operating refrigeration and cooling equipment, heating water or drying clothes. While natural gas is considered the safest...
Spring is an excellent time to enjoy the warm yet cooling weather, especially for backyard gatherings. Since the temperature conditions are just right, anything you do outdoors will practically be accompanied by fair weather and cool winds. While it’s a great opportunity to get out...