11 Jul 2012
8 Tips for Safe Home Maintenance
As tempting as it might be, leave electrical or plumbing work to the pros. Most maintenance is pretty simple - you do some basic cleaning once a week, tighten a screw here and there when necessary, change a light bulb occasionally or check the battery in your smoke alarm once every six months.
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11 Jul 2012
Emergency Plumbing Repairs
Plumbing emergencies can happen in any home at any time. Theyre normally an inconvenience, because you can be left without water or gas (or worse -without drainage) for long periods of time. While there some minor problems you can deal with yourself, in most cases plumbing emergencies need to be dealt with by a plumber. Having said that, though, there are steps you can take to help assess the problem, and limit the damage before the plumber arrives.
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11 Jul 2012
What is Greywater?
Greywater is the name given to wastewater from household appliances such as showers, baths, basins, sinks, washing machines and dishwashers. It does not include wastewater from toilets (this is known as black water). Using greywater can carry a number of potential health and environmental risks. Care must be taken to ensure that greywater is used in a safe and controlled manner. Using greywater correctly can help you conserve water.
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11 Jul 2012
Home Water Saving Tips
Around 50 per cent of the water you use is for household use. Saving water around the home can be achieved in many ways:
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11 Jul 2012
How to Deal with Gas Leaks
Always take gas leaks seriously, and deal with them immediately. Gas leaks arent something you should ignore - even if you think you only have a small gas leak, you should deal with it immediately. Below are a few steps you can take to deal with leaking gas inside and outside your home:
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11 Jul 2012
Rainwater Tanks
Rainwater tanks can store water run-off from your roof for use around the home or garden. Installing a rainwater tank, together with other household water saving devices, can reduce your household water use by up to 25 per cent and save around $50 a year on water bills.
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11 Jul 2012
Saving Water in the Garden
With water restrictions in place across Australia designing a garden that is water wise can help you enjoy your garden during tough conditions:
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