Buying a Fridge with Ice and Water? Check the Plumbing Before Delivery
The new fridge fits the kitchen opening. The doors clear the island. You have checked the colour, capacity and delivery date. Then someone asks where the water connection is. If your chosen fridge needs a permanent water supply for its dispenser or ice maker, that connection deserves a place on the checklist before the appliance […]
Replacing Your Kitchen Mixer Tap? Check the Fit Before Choosing the Finish
A new kitchen mixer can look perfect in the showroom and still be awkward above your sink. The handle might meet the splashback, the spout might sit too close to the bowl edge, or the window might no longer open past it. That is why choosing a replacement involves more than matching the finish to […]
Why Does My Shower Pressure Drop When Someone Turns On Another Tap?
The shower is running normally. Then someone turns on the kitchen tap. Suddenly the shower loses pressure. Or the washing machine starts filling and the water from the bathroom tap slows noticeably. A small change can be normal because several fixtures are sharing the water available to the house. A dramatic change is different. If […]
Is Your Plumbing Ready for Brisbane Storm Season? 7 ThingsWorth Checking Now
Brisbane storm season has a habit of exposing plumbing and drainage problems that were easy to ignore during the drier months. A drain that is slightly slow in August can become a very different problem when heavy rain arrives. A cracked stormwater pipe may appear harmless until the ground becomes saturated. Gutters, downpipes and drainage […]
Why Does the Laundry Overflow When the Washing Machine Empties?
The washing machine runs without trouble until it starts emptying. Then water appears on the laundry floor. It is tempting to blame the appliance, but the first useful question is simpler: where did the water come out? Depending on the laundry, the machine may discharge into a laundry tub or a dedicated drain opening. Water […]
Why Is My Tap Water Cloudy, Then Clear Again? What North Lakes Homeowners Should Check
You fill a glass from the kitchen tap and the water looks milky. A few minutes later, it is clear. That change is a useful clue. Tiny air bubbles can make water look white even though there is no white material floating in it. But water that stays cloudy, leaves particles or changes colour needs […]
Buying a Fridge with Ice and Water? Check the Plumbing Before Delivery Day
You have measured the fridge cavity, checked the door swing and found a model with chilled water and an ice maker. There is one more measurement worth thinking about before you order: the route between the fridge and a suitable water supply. A plumbed-in fridge needs more than a power point. If there is no […]
Would You Pay $12 Million for a Toilet? Here’s What Actually Matters When Choosing One
How much would you spend on a toilet? $300? $600? Maybe $1,500 if you’re renovating the bathroom and have become emotionally invested in matte-black hinges and a soft-close seat? How about US$12.11 million? Last year, somebody actually did. A fully functioning toilet called America, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, sold at Sotheby’s in New […]
Water Stain Below an Upstairs Shower? Plumbing Leak or Waterproofing Problem?
You notice a brown mark developing on the ceiling downstairs. Directly above it is the upstairs bathroom. The first thought is usually pretty simple: We’ve got a leaking pipe. Maybe. But if the water only appears when somebody uses the shower, there are several possible causes, and replacing plumbing blindly may not solve the problem. […]
Why Does My House Smell Like Sewage When Nothing Is Blocked?
You can smell sewage somewhere in the house. So you check the obvious things. The toilets are flushing normally. The showers are draining. The sinks aren’t blocked. Nothing is overflowing outside. But the smell keeps coming back. This can be one of the more frustrating plumbing problems because a sewer smell doesn’t always come with […]