Humans produce quite a large amount of sewage in a day. Just think of how many times you run a faucet, flush a toilet, or use a shower in a day. It all adds up, and while it might not be pleasant to think about it, all that waste needs to go somewhere. If you are...

Do you know what one of the biggest plumbing concerns in the wintertime is? You might correctly have guessed frozen pipes. With winter fast approaching, it is good for you to consider ways to prevent this from happening to you. A frozen pipe can lead to the pipe...

October is a good time to get our homes ready for the winter months and, while the weather has already started to get colder, it’s important to do it now before temperatures drop too low. So, what areas of the home should we take care of? Perhaps one of the most...

There are a variety of factors that can lead to sewer gas leaks. If you smell sewer gases in your home, it’s very important to have this checked out. Why? Well apart from the noticeable bad smell, sewer gas can present a serious health risk to the home’s occupants. As...

Flushing toilets have been around for hundreds of years, and it is really hard for us to imagine life without them. For those that have traveled to countries where they are less common, they probably have a renewed appreciation for this provision. Even though toilets...

Have you ever had a clog in your toilet? It is not a pleasant experience, and depending on how stubborn the plug is, it could cost you quite a bit of money to have it removed. This should make you think twice before you flush something down the toilet. The only things...

Sometimes taking care of seemingly small home maintenance jobs goes a long way to preventing bigger issues later on. In this article we are going to look at, what may seem like such a small part of the house, the bathroom extraction fan, however, if it is not...

Water supply is one of the basic needs you need for a home and business. While there are different options depending on the infrastructure where you live, for many commercial properties, a water tower could be a necessity. Having your own water treatment facility and...

It’s not hard to recognize the unpleasant odor of sewer gas. If you are smelling it in your home, this can be rather annoying. But, why does sewer gas leaking into a home and, is it something you should be concerned about? There are different reasons why sewer gas...

Any keen gardener knows that having a greenhouse has many advantages. But, unless the right steps are taken to maintain one, a greenhouse can become an unsafe environment. Here are a few suggestions that will help you to keep your greenhouse a hazard-free environment:...