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Why is my shower leaking?

Published: September 05, 2017

You can see the signs, the paint in the hallway is starting to bubble and there's a really nasty musty, damp smell to that end of the house. Mould allergy anyone? But short of taking a sledgehammer to the bathroom, how do you find out where the water is coming from so you can get someone to fix i......

Reduce allergies with a clean air conditioner

Published: September 05, 2017

Do you or anyone in your family suffer from hayfever? Got the sneezes, a running nose or an irritating dry cough? It could be that your air conditioner is to blame for your health problems. Dirty filters or mould growth on your air conditioner coil and in the drain pan can cause respiratory issue......

Does your home still have a faulty Solar PV isolator switch?

Published: September 05, 2017

Many residences around Brisbane still have faulty solar PV DC isolators fitted to solar power systems putting their homes at risk of fire every day. The recall of the various brands of defective solar PV isolator switches has been occurring over the last few years but authorities advise......

Now you can have sparkling water on tap in your home

Published: September 05, 2017

Ever since Joseph Priestly worked out how to put bubbles in water in 1767 people have been obsessed with sparkling water. Often seen as a drink for the wealthy, mineral water companies like San Pellegrino and Perrier have made millions marketing their product as premium drinks. Thanks to new inno......

12 energy saving tips for your home this winter

Published: September 05, 2017

With winter comes higher power bills. Home heating, clothes drying, water heating and extra lighting all add up during the shorter days through the colder months of the year. We could all happily sit back blame the rising electricity prices for the extra digits on our bills but in reality, there'......

Switch off and save on phantom power during the holidays

Published: September 05, 2017

The holiday period is not often seen as an opportunity to save money. Customarily it's a time of handing over your hard-earned cash for experiences that the standard workweek doesn't allow for. Whether it's travel, food, theme parks, hotels, skydiving or beachcombing it usually involves spending ......

One safety switch is not enough

Published: September 05, 2017

The safety switch message is not a new one. Government legislation made it compulsory for new homes to have safety switches installed on the power point circuit 23 years ago. Since then any older homes up for sale or any rental properties needed to be fitted also. This has meant most homes in Que......

5 tips to prevent legionella bacteria breeding in your home

Published: September 05, 2017

We're constantly being warned about the nasty bugs or viruses invading public places. Our workshops, offices, supermarkets, parks and schools are minefields of germ destruction. Just catching the bus or whipping around to the shops for a carton of milk can expose you to millions of tiny bacteria,......

6 ways to extend the life of your stove

Published: September 05, 2017

With regular care and a little bit of maintenance, you can add years to the life of your stove. There are so many advantages to looking after your home appliances well, especially the large ones which are not cheap to replace. Oven cleaning This dreaded task would top the list of least favourite ......