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3 Ways to Beat The Heat

Published: April 03, 2018

The Bureau Of Meteorology has issued Brisbane residents with a warning that this week is going to be hot... Really really hot! The news has been welcomed by some who are looking to develop their tan but it has also struck fear into others who are feeling unprepared for the onslaught of sleepless ......

20 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

Published: April 03, 2018

You probably have a hammer, but that's just a start. These 20 tools are superstars for household projects and repairs. If you love tools or just need to stock a basic toolbox, here are the top 20 necessary items to get your small project done. How many do you have? 20 Tools Every Homeowner Shoul......

Fire Safety is No Joke

Published: March 29, 2018

If your smoke alarms aren't maintained your home and family are at serious risk. This April Fallon Solutions are supporting Logan House Fire Support Network and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services in urging Queenslander's to test their smoke alarms. Testing your alarms Testing your al......

What's on in Brisbane this Easter break.

Published: March 22, 2018

Cadbury Easter Bunny Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town Mon 26 March - Sat 31 March Get a photo with the Easter Bunny from 10 am - 12:40 pm! There will also be free Cadbury chocolate giveaways. You'll find the Easter Bunny at the food court entry of the shopping centre. Easter Children's Farm New......

5 Tips For Maintaining Your Washing Machine

Published: March 22, 2018

1. Make sure the washing machine is level This is an often overlooked issue but one that can greatly impact your washing machine. If your machine is on uneven ground or sits unlevelled, it can cause it to vibrate more than it should and even move across the floor. This causes the drum to spin une......

How much does stand-by mode really cost?

Published: March 22, 2018

Stand-by mode receives a lot of attention in terms of energy consumption and bills. However, it's still a grey area and many people don't know the impact it really has on their bills. So how much does standby mode really cost? The answer is; it depends. Individually, most appliances draw a very s......

Summer home improvement projects

Published: March 08, 2018

The summer holidays are a great time to get all those little jobs done around the house which gets bypassed during our busy daily schedules. Most homeowners have at least a few projects on their New Years' Resolution list alongside the 'exercise more' and 'eat less junk food' resolutions. Some wi......

We're here to help with flood and storm damage

Published: March 08, 2018

Our tradesmen and women, customer service team and staff are ready to help with flood and storm damage throughout Brisbane and the Gold Coast. If you need emergency plumbing, emergency electrical, or gas fitting services in the Cyclone Debbie aftermath call Fallon Solutions 24 hours a day on......

Time is running out for faulty electrical cable

Published: March 08, 2018

The time for complacency has ended. The ACCC is warning of the potential failure of faulty Infinity power cables as soon as April 2016. Infinity and Olsent brand electrical cable recall The faulty Infinity and Olsent branded electrical cables were installed in homes across Australia, including th......