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 […]
Toilet Keeps Blocking? Clearing It May Not Fix the Real Problem
A blocked toilet is frustrating, but a toilet that repeatedly blocks is a warning that something deeper may be happening within the drainage system. It may be possible to clear the immediate obstruction with a plunger or professional drain-cleaning equipment. However, if the same toilet blocks again days or weeks later, simply restoring the flow […]
When Should You Repair or Replace an Old Toilet?
When Should You Repair or Replace an Old Toilet? An old toilet can be easy to ignore until it starts causing problems. Maybe it keeps running after every flush. Maybe it rocks slightly when you sit on it. Maybe it blocks more often than it used to. Maybe there is water around the base, or […]
Friday Fun Fact: Your Toilet Can Leak Without You Realising
Here is a Friday plumbing fact most homeowners do not think about: Your toilet can leak without overflowing, dripping onto the floor or making a big obvious mess. In fact, some toilet leaks happen quietly inside the cistern. Water slowly runs from the cistern into the bowl, then disappears down the drain. Because the water […]
Water Leaking From the Base of Your Toilet? Here’s What It Usually Means
A homeowner in Deception Bay recently contacted us after noticing water pooling around the base of their toilet. This is something we see quite often, and it is not something to ignore. In this case, the issue was a faulty pan connector under a back-to-wall toilet. The pan connector is what connects the toilet to […]
Are Bidets Taking Over Australian Bathrooms? Why More Homeowners Are Ditching Toilet Paper
Over the past few years, we’ve started seeing a shift in how people think about their bathrooms. What used to be standard is now being questioned. Toilet paper is one of those things. Globally, bidets are having a moment. Some international manufacturers are even winning design awards for modern bidet systems that integrate seamlessly into […]