Leaking Water Heater? Here’s How to Shut It Down
How do I shut down a leaking water heater? When water heaters start to leak from the bottom of the tank, it’s already a sign that it needs to be replaced. In the event of a leaking water heater, there are certain steps that you need to follow to perform an emergency shutdown. Shutting down […]
Water Efficient Toilets – Everything You Need to Know
Water shortage is becoming so common that Australia and most other countries are now trying to come up with different ways to conserve water. The efforts, centred on the principle of water efficiency, are aimed towards helping meet our needs using the least amount of water. One such approach is the installation of water efficient toilets to […]
Why Toilet Repair or Replacement is Best Left to the Professionals
There are some plumbing problems that can be fixed on your own and there are those that need professional assistance, like a leaking toilet. On the surface, a leaking toilet can be dealt with without any professional help. After all, all you need to do is to fix the pipe here and seal the crack […]
How to Clean Clogged Drains with Bicarb Soda and Vinegar
The most ignored part of any household plumbing system is the drain. As long as it still does its job, we don’t really pay much attention to it. When we see water disappear from the sink, it’s a good sign that the drain is working. The real problem, however, lies in a blocked drain. Pipes that […]
Ways to Spot Hidden Plumbing Problems
As the cliché goes, beauty is skin deep, and it applies to modern fixtures too. Bathroom and kitchen renovations are often done in the hopes of repairing something serious or covering up a major aesthetic problem at the very least. When we purchase properties, like a home or commercial space, the owner will probably do […]
Bathroom Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Your bathroom should always be one of the most hygienic parts of your home because if not much effort is done to keep it that way, it can pose serious health and financial problems to you and your family. A bathroom becomes unsanitary not just because of failure to keep it clean, but also because of plumbing problems […]
What You Need to Know About Commercial Drain Cleaners
Clogged drains are very problematic and homeowners will get to experience this plumbing problem at one point in their lifetime. Home owners often deal with clogged drains by pouring an entire bottle of commercial drain cleaners down the drain, but they don’t really know what kind of damage they’re doing. How do these drain cleaners […]
15 Ways to Save Water Before and During the Summer
Summertime is almost upon us and it is often during this season where we face drought. As a result of drought, water supply becomes minimal. This is why it’s important to save water before summertime arrives. Did you know that 95 percent of the water entering our homes goes down the drain? Water conservation is […]
Nip Plumbing Problems in the Bud
Nip Plumbing Problems in the Bud Home owners don’t really bother with plumbing unless the problems start to appear and when they do, it’s often a little too late. The problem here is that plumbing problems present symptoms way after the problems even started. For example, you didn’t know your pipe in the basement was […]
Tips on Choosing a Bathroom Vanity
You’re renovating your bathroom and you decided you wanted to make it look more stylish and classy, but creativity suddenly fills you with a lot of ideas so you don’t really know where or how to start. Choosing a bathroom vanity, like a new sink or a new basin, may seem easy, but it’s actually trickier […]