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VIDEO: No Dig Drain Relining

Published: August 18, 2017

Welcome to the second instalment of our Handy Hints video series with Lee Carseldine! In this episode, we follow on from clearing a blocked drain and talk about drain relining as a no-dig solution for cracked, damaged drains. If you are experiencing the symptoms of a blocked drain, give us a c......

VIDEO: How to clear a blocked drain - with Lee Carseldine.

Published: July 20, 2017

Welcome to our Handy Hints video series with Lee Carseldine! Lee is a retired Queensland cricketer who made a comeback against all odds after suffering a debilitating back injury. He is best known as the runner-up on the last season of Survivor Australia and developed a loyal fan base for his hon......

Electricity price hikes: 10 ways to avoid paying too much

Published: July 13, 2017

The start of the new financial year has brought with it unwanted electricity price rises across Australia. Queenslanders are expected to pay up to 3.5% more on their bills. There are a few things you can do to ensure that you’re not too harshly hit by the increase. We have some tips on how ......

8 essential steps to cleaning your washing machine

Published: June 09, 2017

Do your clothes come out of the washing machine smelling worse than when they went in? A build-up of soap scum, detergent, and mould in your washing machine can leave your clothes and linen looking and smelling less than perfect. Giving your washing machine a clean every few months can prevent th......

4 hacks to achieving Airbnb gold during the Commonwealth Games

Published: April 26, 2017

The 2018 Commonwealth Games ticket draw lit up the internet this week and things are really starting to heat up on the Gold Coast, games style. With most venues ready for action the preparations are all about dotting the i's and crossing the t's from now on. If you're one of the many enterprising......

Flood Alert: Damage to Water Heaters

Published: April 12, 2017

If your home was affected by the recent floods, your hot water system may have been exposed to floodwaters. Some of the symptoms of a flooded hot water system do not become apparent straight away. While your hot water may seem to be running as normal, there may still be problems with the electri......

One safety switch may not be enough

Published: April 11, 2017

You may think that the circuit breakers in your switchboard are enough to protect you against electric shock, however, circuit breakers only protect wiring and appliances when a fault or overload is detected. Safety switches prevent electric current from entering your body by cutting off the powe......

Why does my safety switch keep tripping?

Published: April 07, 2017

Repeated tripping of the safety switch in your home can be really annoying and always seems to happen at very inconvenient times such as when you're getting ready for work or in the middle of cooking dinner. However, safety switches protect residents from dangerous electrical accidents and have p......

Air conditioner servicing essential to preventing house fires

Published: February 27, 2017

A recent house fire in Taringa, suspected to have been caused by a gecko in a split system air conditioner, is a timely reminder to carry out regular aircon servicing to prevent accidents like this in your home. Luckily the home's smoke alarms alerted the residents to the fire and the family had ......