Plumbing

In this section we'll keep you updated on tips and tricks across common issues with plumbing.

Common plumbing problems and their solutions

Ideally, your plumbing should be working for you behind the scenes, unnoticed. Sadly, this is not always the case. Issues with plumbing can cause a miriad of problems in your life; from the daily frustration of a dripping tap or a water hammer in your pipes to serious water damage to your house. It helps to be familiar with the most common plumbing problems that one can face and to know some possible solutions that are recommended to tackle them. The two most common problems relating to plumbing are “leaks” and “clogging”...

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Piping problems: proper insulation

Piping insulation is an important necessity for any home owner. Most builders ignore this factor just so that they can save on some money. Piping insulation is a must as it ensures long lasting pipes and pipe lines and avoids any short term problems from the home owner. Taking into account the insulation of pipes is essential because it could prevent major plumbing issues for your home...

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Water pressure: getting the flow right

Water pressure can be a big pain for many people. Sometimes the flow is just too strong to handle and other times it slows to a trickle. Understanding the factors that can effect your water pressure can help you get your pressure just right.

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5 Critical Steps to Hire a Plumber

Hiring the services of a plumber can be a tricky job. Plumbing is an important aspect of home improvement and getting the right person for the job is always crucial. There are 5 critical steps that you need to keep in mind before you hire a plumber...

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Green Plumbing

More and more we are keen to take care of our environment and cut our water and energy costs. A plumber with experience in green plumbing practices, progucts and appliances can help you to develop a step by step plan to reducing your water and energy usage and therefore monetary costs and environmental footprint.

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Questions to ask your plumber

The hiring of a plumber needs to be done with caution. Here are some questions you should ask a plumber before you let him undertake work in your home.

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Bathroom Plumbing

When having work done in your bathroom, there are a number of factors to consider. Of course we all want our bathroom to look at stylish and up to date as possible. However, in the long term you also want to make sure that your plumbing works well and is not likely to have a problem that not only may ruin your bathroom but other parts of your home as well.

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Avoid Inviting the Plumber Over for Christmas

The Christmas holiday season is probably the most exciting and stressful time of the year! Having your home clean and working properly is a priority during this time. Leading up to Christmas it is a good idea to make sure that your plumbing is in order - you don’t want to have your drains clogged up just a the family arrives to stay for the week. There are several things you can do to avoid inviting a plumber over for Christmas!