Rust on gutters, downpipes and steel rooves is easily noticed and can be attended to but when it comes to the pipes in your home, that channel water and gas it’s another matter. These days it’s common for PVC pipes to be used in plumbing systems for newly-built homes, replacing the galvanised iron pipes of [...]

It’s a wise homeowner who acts first rather than waiting until the hot water system quietly draws its last breath or goes out with a bang and leaves the family to suffer cold showers while a new one is quickly installed. This usually happens suddenly, always at the wrong time, and leaves you no time [...]

Regular maintenance of air conditioners is a priority in order to make sure that it continues to be efficient and effective throughout its lifespan.

You don’t really have to just grin and bear it when your air conditioner or your neighbor’s unit emits sounds that drive you crazy.