Winter is well and truly here, with the first true cold snap of 2019 hitting last week. And we all know what that means: time to retreat indoors, crank up your heater and break out those thick coats and parkas that have been sitting idle for several months. Of course, winter isn’t without its perks [...]

Have you ever had to call up your plumber to tell them there’s something wrong with the toilet and felt completely out of your depth? Did you have that sinking sensation in your stomach when they asked what was wrong with it? Did your mind scramble when they started asking about the different parts and [...]

While Doncaster has recently undergone a bit of a boom with many new apartment blocks going up near Westfield, many of the homes that make this suburb up still lean on the older end of the spectrum. In particular, that means older, more worn out bathrooms. As our Doncaster plumbers will attest, bathroom renovations are [...]

A lot of people make the mistake of assuming that all toilets are the same. Well have we got news for you! There are actually a lot of important distinctions that you need to pay attention to when buying a toilet. Lucky for you, your local Doncaster plumber is here to help. The team at [...]

“Out of sight and out of mind” - that’s the attitude many people take when it comes to their toilets. Maybe you don’t really care about the mechanics, as long as it: Gets waste out of our homes Doesn’t back up or clog Doesn’t leave any nasty smells behind Fair enough - we get it! [...]

Drip. Drip. Drip. When it comes to plumbing problems, an annoying leaky tap is without a doubt the most common. In fact, they’re so common that many home and business owners overlook it completely and even grow accustomed to it! While it may be relatively small as far as plumbing problems go, that doesn’t mean [...]

As we’ve talked about before, plumbing has a long history - and by extension, so does piping. In the last couple of decades in particular, we’ve seen huge changes in piping, with new kids on the block PEX and PVC throwing everything for a loop. While not quite as popular as it once was, metal [...]

When it comes to kitchen improvements, they don’t get much bigger than replacing your old gas stove. Replacing your gas stove or cooktop isn’t really all that flashy when talking kitchen renovations. However, it has the power to completely change the functionality of a room as important as the kitchen. While your guests mightn’t appreciate [...]

To bathtub or to shower? That is the question. As one of the “main attractions” of your bathroom (so to speak), it’s important that you make the right decision. Not only can this change the feel of your bathroom completely, but as a water fixture you’ll be using everyday, it has a huge impact on [...]

Ever wonder where that sharp and startling “thud!” comes from when you suddenly switch off your taps? The banging sound that you hear every time you turn off water at various sources around the house could be the sign of a plumbing issue that’s referred to as “water hammer”. Water hammer is caused by high [...]