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Sparkies advise investing in home batteries to escape blackouts

Published: August 05, 2022

Australians are keen solar power adopters, and Queenslanders top the country at 42.7% of dwellings with a solar system. Since mid-2019 Australia has doubled its number of solar PV installations in homes and businesses. Why this is the case, authorities are not sure. It could be our abundance of s......

How to tell if you've got sewer drain problems brewing

Published: August 05, 2022

For obvious reasons, most home sewer drainage systems are located out of sight. They're designed to allow households to carry on their lives without being constantly aware of the comings and goings of their wastewater systems. This design, however, presents issues when everything thing is not com......

Clean air & comfortable living with the new Daikin Alira X

Published: August 05, 2022

Worried about the air quality in your home? This time of year can be a struggle for those who suffer from asthma, hayfever, or respiratory issues. The perfect storm of air quality problems can be caused by: Damp conditions - extended periods of rain encourage mould growth. A proliferation of pol......

Quick spring cleaning projects

Updated: August 04, 2022

Even though the calendar has yet to catch up a hint of spring is definitely in the air. Get a head start on your spring cleaning with these quick decluttering tasks that can be completed in less than half an hour. Bookcase refresh If you're still harbouring a dog-eared copy of 'Windows 98 for Du......

Easy ways to reduce power use amid skyrocketing electricity prices

Published: June 27, 2022

With the recent power-out scares and the potential for more episodes of power shortages in Queensland and New South Wales, authorities are urging residents to conserve electricity during peak periods for the foreseeable future. If that's not enough to motivate your household to cut back on power ......

New Flushable Standards – what it means & how the standard for flushability has changed

Published: June 27, 2022

New Flushable Standards – what it means & how the standard for flushability has changed Australia has taken a big step in the right direction to combat the growing problem of drain blockages caused by items that are marketed as flushable, like wet wipes, but are not. These products lead......

Has your solar battery been recalled?

Published: June 24, 2022

LG solar battery product safety recall Do you have a battery fitted to your solar PV system? If so, stop what you are doing and go and check if it is an LG, SolaX or Opal branded solar energy storage battery system. Yes? The ACCC has issued a product recall for a selection of LG solar batteries d......

Ultimate guide to keeping your indoor plants happy during winter

Published: June 23, 2022

Winter is upon us and that means your indoor plants will need some extra love. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Our blog has all the tips you need to keep your plants happy and healthy through the colder months. Follow our simple pointers and your plants will thrive all winter long. Plus, they......

Homely guest room hacks to be the perfect host

Published: June 03, 2022

Now we are free to catch up with friends and family (yay!), and what better way to do that than by inviting visitors to stay? But if your guest room is in need of a little sprucing up (after years of lockdown neglect), don't fret - we've got you covered with some easy (and inexpensive!) ways to m......