Skip the sink rinsing Yes, toss away large chunks of food as those could potentially clog up the drain, but the dishwasher brings enough heat and water pressure to wash off even dried food. Load from back to front While it’s tempting to open the dishwasher a crack and pop something in there, it’s smarter …
You don’t need to tolerate a wet, stinking pile of grease in the bottom of your garbage can. Instead, freeze your cooking oil after you use it. After you’ve finished cooking, scrape all the oil into a sealable plastic bag, or use whatever container you may have, and put the excess oil in with all …
When you see new pests in your home, your first reaction is disgust, quickly followed by how do I get rid of this? And then, probably something like how can I keep this from happening ever again? What they look like? You’re likely to spot drain flies near sinks and showers that are stagnant for …
So, you’ve found yourself with a clogged toilet, sink, bath or shower – one of the most common household disasters! Not to worry, in this blog post we’ll be going over how to use a plunger, with simple instructions so you can get your bathroom or kitchen sink back in use in no time at …
The tell-tale signs of hard water are easy to spot. A build-up of limescale, caused by hard water, can cause a white crust to form on taps, showerheads and inside kettles. But even after a quick check, your appliances look to be clean and shiny, hard water may still be present, so you can always …
As soon as a child can crawl, their curiosity takes over and they will begin pulling themselves up onto chairs, tables, and anything they can get their hands on! When baby proofing the home, sometimes we forget about the kitchen and bathroom. But by adopting some simple rules, you can ensure that your home is …
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Your home is one of the biggest investments that you’ll ever make, and you want to ensure that when it comes time to someday sell it, you can capitalise on its value. With bathrooms being a home necessity, plumbing improvements are one of the most effective ways of raising the value of a home. Here …
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Nothing can spoil the excitement of moving into a new home more quickly than finding out that there is a plumbing problem you didn’t expect. While home inspections can uncover current malfunctions in the plumbing, sometimes there are warning signs of possible future troubles that are missed. To help ensure that you don’t have any …
The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality estimates that roughly one-third of elderly adults aged 65 and over in Australia suffer at least one slip and fall accident per year. One of the biggest areas of concern for slip and fall accidents is the bathroom, where slick surfaces can cause seniors to lose their …
When a plumbing emergency strikes, you have to act quickly, and often times, you need to make the decision as to which plumbing company to hire based on a quick phone conversation. If you’re planning a remodelling project or know that your home needs major improvements, such as pipe replacements, there is more time available …
