According to an Australian property investment company, approximately 30% of new homeowners don’t check the plumbing conditions before signing the final papers. Even worse, plumbing issues can be one of the most costly - and unfortunate - fixes on any new or old home, creating...
Buying a new home can be an exciting yet stressful experience. While it’s all too easy to get distracted by the potential for your future man cave, backyard space and the distance between you and your kids’ bedrooms, it’s vital to take the time to...
You’re leisurely hanging out at home on a weekend afternoon, trying to accomplish one of many simple daily tasks - taking a shower, washing the dishes, flushing the toilet - when suddenly, you hear it… a noise which definitely does not belong in your home,...
As one of the most susceptible household areas for mould growth, we know what a pain it can be to discover mould in your bathroom. Whether you’ve spotted mould growth around your shower tiles, shower curtain, flooring, drains, walls or ceiling, it’s vital to understand...
You’ve just finished installing the new hardwood floor in the living room, put the last coat of paint on the back deck and repaired that leaky faucet in the guest bathroom, when bam! You step into a hot shower only to find it is not...
Consistent with the steady increase in power costs across the Gold Coast, the average water bill of local properties has increased by more than 10% in the last 4 years, with no signs of slowing down. While the spike in both water and energy bills has...
Did you know that your drinking water contains a number of approved chemicals as part of the “Australian Drinking Water Guidelines,” including chlorine, nitrate, lead, aluminium, mercury and fluoride, among others? While more and more people are turning to filtration systems and in-home water coolers for...
What to Watch Out for During Cyclone Season While Australia’s dreaded cyclone season is set to end on April 30th, 2018, Mother Nature tends not to follow specific date rulings, so it’s wise to be prepared for whatever she may throw at you - literally and...
Fresh hot water from the tap is something we take for granted most of the time, but if your hot water system starts to fail, then it can be a massive inconvenience. Sometimes the problem is more than can be solved with a bit of...
Stormwater can be a fact of life, especially if you’re living on the Gold Coast. As this has the potential to run off into our waterways, it is closely regulated by authorities making it imperative for homes and businesses to ensure this water drains off...