Nobody – literally nobody – needs any excuse to despise the act of toilet cleaning absolutely. But deep down, we all know that it simply must be done. And it’s not just that toilets look and smell gross when they’re filthy – and embarrass you when you have friends and...

Having access to hot water is something most households take for granted – until suddenly, the water heater stops working correctly. When your water heater or hot water system starts malfunctioning, it can be unclear whether you need to call a professional plumber or...

Whether you need to install a brand-new toilet suite, replace a cracked cistern, or finally clear a stubborn, deep-seated plumbing blockage, knowing how to drain a toilet completely is a fundamental skill every homeowner should know. Luckily, the ol’ toilet drain isn’t...

If scrubbing the bathroom is one of your most hated tasks, a small bathroom might be appealing. But that confined and awkward space can also be a bit of a nuisance, especially if there’s no room for your preferred bath, shower or vanity layout, storage problems, a lack...

Do you struggle with poor drainage at your place? Lawn always soggy? Driveway always washed out? Water getting where it shouldn’t? Whether it’s groundwater, surface water or just the overall efficiency of your water drainage system causing the trouble, a French drain...

No idea what a stormwater pit is? It’s actually a very simple concept: it’s just a storage area for stormwater. Don’t forget, while you may not give a lot of thought to your stormwater, an awful lot of it – millions of litres, in fact – can flow off your roof, into...

Argh! Mid-shower and the hot water has run out! Is there anything worse than shivering butt-naked wondering how long does a hot water system take to heat up again? Then again, it may be the perfect time to consider whether you’re running out of hot water all the time...

Many, many locals are completely used to it, while visitors often call it “disgusting”. We’re talking about the quality of Gold Coast tap water, which according to the city authorities, is “safe, reliable and high quality”. But is that entirely correct? And why do so...

Septic tanks have been used for years to collect and treat wastewater from homes and buildings that aren’t connected to main sewer lines. A septic system uses a holding tank buried underground to allow solids to settle out of wastewater and to enable some breakdown of...

There’s a lot to think about as a property owner or premises manager, but few things as more important than your gas infrastructure – for obvious reasons. Because of the importance of gas safety, Australian jurisdictions divide the gas appliances we use at home, at...

Have you jumped on the mixer tap bandwagon yet? You have likely, especially if your home has all the other mod-cons of the past decade or more. Firstly, they’re modern, trendy and slick – which is always a winner. But the convenience and simplicity make the difference,...

It’s finite, crucial for all life on earth, the world’s most valuable precious resource – and the costs are only going up as time goes on. We’re talking about water, and as the most intelligent creatures on our beautiful planet, it’s our responsibility to conserve and...