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Blocked pipes can be frustrating at best and extremely expensive to fix at worst. Blockages are a major cause of plumbing failure, but the good news is that they can be avoided if you’re careful.

Taking a few simple actions during your everyday cleaning and maintenance routines can help avoid major problems in the future. In the rest of this article you will find a list of our top tips for preventing blocked pipes and keeping your plumbing in good condition throughout the year.

Don’t Put Food Down the Drain

You might think that there’s nothing wrong with putting food down the drain. In the end it’s just going to wash away with your wastewater, right? Wrong!

Washing food scraps, coffee grinds and anything else that’s not liquid down the sink is a recipe for disaster. Foreign material is one of the leading causes of drain blockages in Australia, so it’s extremely important to make sure all food waste ends up in the trash.

Home Maintenance handyman, property maintenance

Mr Fixit

November 17, 2017

If you own apartments, offices, or have an investment property or two and in which you have paying renters, then there will always be some property maintenance that needs to be done. Whether it’s done while the people are still living there or they have just moved out and you need to fix a few things before the new tenants shift in, you should have a handyman scheduled to do these jobs for you.

Fast Fix

It’s common knowledge that something that needs fixing, if not attended to quickly, will definitely get worse. That, of course, means it will cost a lot more money. So, as they say, taking care of business as soon as possible might mean a lower cost. Whether the handyman is a permanent employee depends entirely on the number of properties you own. A block of flats and a couple of houses could mean almost full – time employment. That’s a serious overhead you need to consider in your running costs.

Home Maintenance plumbing

Blocked Drains – What you Need to Know

September 15, 2017

Whose responsibility is it to attend to a blocked drain? If the drain is on your property then it’s obviously your problem to unblock the drain. Plumbers Perth advise that if you are renting then best you check with your real estate agent to find out who is responsible for plumbing issues like this.

In some instances, it might be the council’s responsibility. If you are not sure, you can either visit the council website or give them a quick call.

Unblocking Drains

There are many ways to unblock a clogged drain. Some are relatively easy, others not so easy. Here are a few things you can do before you call a plumber.

Baking Soda (or Bicarb Soda) and Vinegar

It’s an old way to do it but works often enough to head the list. Most households carry these items and they are environmentally friendly – more so that caustic type chemicals.

Here’s a few mixtures and methods you can try. Half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar, mix, then toss it down the sink quickly. The other way to use this combo is to wait for the sink to dry a bit, then put the baking soda into the sink and pour the vinegar in. Leave it overnight or for a few hours, then clean it all out with some boiling water from the kettle.

Home Maintenance Carpet Cleaning

Questions and Answers About Carpet Cleaning

November 15, 2016

Q: How often should carpet cleaning be done? Is it better to wait as long as I can?

A: NO. Years ago, holding off on the carpet cleaning was a common theory. That was due to there being no way to clean a carpet without leaving a soapy residue. People used to say that their carpets tended to become dirtier after cleaning. That method of cleaning no longer exists and residue is no longer a problem.

It’s a proven fact that your health can be affected by dirty carpets. Don’t think of your carpet as being a great looking floor covering, or an effective way to muffle room echoes or as a fashion statement. Your carpet is the largest air filter in your home! Those fibres are hanging onto pollens, soils, allergens, bacteria and a heap of other contaminants that, if not in your carpet, would be floating around in the air.

Today, a professional cleaner, using a truck mounted steam cleaning procedure, will do a great job that will not need to be repeated for 12 – 16 months.

Home Maintenance Removalist

Some Quick Tips for Choosing a Removalist

January 18, 2014

Asking somebody else to look after your precious belongings can be hard. You hope that they will look after your things, treat them with care, and not throw them around. Fighting that inevitable anxiety can be a problem as you contemplate that move into a new home or office. You’re not expected to do everything but a good start in this process is to start looking for a professional removalist, such as Brilliance Removalists Perth. If you have a checklist for this task, all the better. Here’s a couple of things that may be of help:

1.What’s the total Cost Going to be?

You should be able to get an upfront answer about how much the removal is going to cost. A reputable, quality moving company will be able to give you a straightforward quote. The pricing could be based on an hourly rate or a total costing. At least you will know before you move what it’s going to cost you. Some removalists charge by the hour or any part thereof. Experienced, reliable removalists can give you a depot to depot fee which means you won’t be paying any extra if they take their time. Shop around and find out the most competitive prices, and base your decision on what’s best for you.

Home Maintenance Electrician

Why You Need an Electrician

October 22, 2013

You don’t have electrical problems in your house every day but things happen on occasion that will cause you to need an electrician. Worn out wiring causing shorts, faulty switches and electrical cords are common enough problems that will require to be fixed. It’s important to have these issues dealt with as quickly as possible. Neglected electrical problems can result in dangerous situations. These are not DIY jobs either. It’s better you hire a licensed and reputable professional to do this work.

The Technicalities

All electrical work needs to follow safety guidelines and proper precautions should be taken to ensure protection against electric shocks. Wiring and installation jobs are best carried out by a licensed electrician. They know how to safely work with electricity, they should be familiar with the latest technology and more importantly, they have had the proper training and experience to do a professional job.

Electrical Jobs

Some of the services and installations done by electrical contractors include –

Electrical wiring
Rewiring
Security camera installation
Smoke and Fire Alarms by Fire Services Perth
Emergency Systems
Appliance repairs
Air conditioning
Electrical Heating
Lighting