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Learn How Blocked Drains Get Cleared

Published: September 05, 2017

When drains get blocked it can go from being a minor annoyance at a sink that drains slowly, to a major emergency when water starts backing up and overflowing in your home. Tree roots are one of the most common causes and the way they get cleared out is fascinating to watch. If you're having tro......

Points to consider when removing popcorn ceilings

Published: September 05, 2017

If you have ever lived in a house, flat or unit with a popcorn ceiling treatment you'll know what a dust magnet it can be. As an added bonus spiders love to use the cavernous surface of the ceiling to establish cobweb shanty towns with hidden depths no bug spray will ever reach. Plus, if you're l......

Most flushable wipes are not flushable

Published: September 05, 2017

Wet wipes can be used for a huge variety of applications from wiping a baby's bottom or cleaning the BBQ to removing make-up and cleaning the smudges from reading glasses. Some would say they're the epitome of our modern, lazy and convenience obsessed society. However, if you've ever been caug......

Extreme energy use due to air conditioners

Published: September 05, 2017

Extreme energy use reported - South East Queensland has recorded extreme levels of electricity use in the past weeks; this is believed to be due to the above-average usage of air conditioners in our recent high temperatures. Air conditioners alone, are most likely to have led to the increase in p......

Time to change to LED lighting Brisbane

Published: September 05, 2017

LED lighting is available for every application in the lighting market: residential, commercial; such as LED strip lighting and street lighting. Furthermore, this energy-efficient lighting will outperform its competition, fluorescent and halogen, on most tests. Everyone should start changing to ......

Need to know more about LED lighting?

Published: September 05, 2017

Over a century after its discovery, the LED lighting industry is set to dominate the world market. LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are superior, energy-efficient lighting with a longer lifespan than their rivals. To date, its main use has been domestic, but more recently the use of LED strip lighti......

How to dispose of your air conditioner or fridge correctly

Published: September 05, 2017

When replacing your split system air conditioner, window air conditioner, refrigerator or freezer care must be taken to dispose of the old unit correctly. The refrigerant gas in many of these appliances is fluorocarbon which, if released into the atmosphere, has a very harmful effect on the ozone......

New Plumbing Notifiable Work Laws - Streamlining the system

Published: September 05, 2017

The new plumbing Notifiable Work Laws will streamline the process involved in carrying out a lot of the plumbing work which previously had to receive local government approval and inspection. The new laws benefit the customer by saving money and ensuring work can proceed at a faster rate, without......

2012 Will Be The Hottest Summer in 3 Years

Published: September 05, 2017

The summer of 2012 - 2013 is set to be a scorcher with higher than average temperatures and below-average rainfall for much of Queensland. Increased chances of tropical cyclones, bush fires and heat waves also accompany the Australian forecast for the next six months. Senior Meteorologist from th......