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Yes, That Plumbing Problem Is An Emergency!
Not all plumbing problems in your home are true emergencies; a dripping faucet or running toilet can be annoying and they both waste water, but chances are that neither is an urgent problem. However, there are some plumbing problems in your home that you might tend to ignore, thinking that they can wait until it's convenient to call a plumber, but which should be addressed as soon as possible. Note a few of those here so you know when to call an emergency plumber.
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Eco-Friendly Tips for an Outdoor Swimming Pool
Many Australians enjoy their backyard swimming pools, but they can feel as though owning one is a bit of a luxury in terms of their carbon footprint—if not their bank balance. There is no way that you can own and run a swimming pool privately without it having some impact on the environment, but there are things that you can do to ensure that you pool is as ecologically friendly as possible.
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Simple Hacks for Home Plumbing
Having a plumber or handyman come over to the house is clearly the best way of keeping up with a little home maintenance. Whether it's a leaky tap, creaky door or blocked drain, you know that they'll fix the problem or replace the broken parts and that'll be the end of it. However, there may be times when you just can't wait for the professional help that you need, in which case you must fix the problem yourself, even if it's only a temporary measure.
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Five Tips to Consider When Renovating a Bathroom for Children
If you are planning bathroom renovations for your children's bathroom, there are multiple things to consider. If you want to create a fun, functional and safe bathroom for your kids, take a look at these tips. They will help you make decisions about your renovation: 1. Focus on safety considerations first When little ones are involved, you need to put safety considerations front and centre in your bathroom renovations plan. To that end, make sure that you have a professional remove any asbestos flooring or lead paint.
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Repair Jobs That Are Always Best Left to a Plumber
Many homeowners today are quite capable of handling simple plumbing repair jobs; it's not difficult to unhook the pipe under the kitchen sink in order to empty out a food clog, or to address a toilet clog with a good plunger. However, not all plumbing repair jobs are that simple, and sometimes trying to address them yourself can mean making the problem worse. You might also make a poor-quality repair that doesn't last.
About Me
If I didn't know better, I'd think my toddler started each day with a challenge to throw something new and different down the toilet. He has managed to put nearly anything can imagine down the toilet. I have gotten pretty good at figuring out what has gone missing down the loo and whether it's something I can fix or something that I need to call the plumber to help me fix it. This blog is for other mums of toddlers who need to get toys out of the toilet and get the toilet back to working condition as soon as possible!