Poor plumbing installation and a poor drainage plan can result in blocked drains, sinks and pipes. There can be many other reasons for drain blockages. In this article, we’ll look at some of the causes of a blocked drain in your home and how best to deal with them. Wipes, sanitary pads and nappies can block the drains You might be tempted to flush wipes, sanitary pads and nappies down the toilet. But don’t! These are not biodegradable and will cause major problems if they get caught in your home drain. Fats and oils found in nappies can clog up a home drain pipe, causing it to overflow into yo ..read more

Renovating your home can be an exciting time, and it can be easy to get carried away with choosing paint colours or a dream kitchen. But it’s also important to make sure your renovated home is functional.  If you’re renovating a kitchen or bathroom, consulting a qualified plumber is a crucial step that can help you avoid a renovation disaster. Go Through the Basics At bathroom Renovations Brisbane (Watermark Plumbing) we always recommend to our clients that before they commit to a design for new kitchen or bathroom, it’s important to consider how it will tie in with the structure of the h ..read more

In recent years, natural disasters have started to become more frequent and severe all over the world. The impact of climate change has been obvious in many regions, but nowhere is it more apparent than in our coastal cities. With rising sea levels, storm surges and river flooding are becoming more commonplace even in areas that are not particularly prone to such events.  Cities like Brisbane are especially at risk of being flooded because much of it is built on a floodplain near rivers and the ocean. In fact, many people would be surprised to learn that the city has experienced six major ..read more

We’re so used to accessing clean, fresh drinking water with the turn of a tap that we often take it for granted. However, despite being the driest inhabited continent on the planet, Australia has one of the highest water consumption levels per capita in the world. See our article on the average water bill in Australia article for more info. Thanks to climate change, rainfall is now somewhat unpredictable, and often lower on average, so it is important to cut back on water usage where we can. Not to mention it will also save you money on your bills. Here are 15 ways to save water at home. How t ..read more

Food waste disposers or garbage disposal units have gained popularity across Australia, providing a clean, easy, and eco-friendly method of disposing of food scraps for homes and businesses. Read on to find out everything you need to know, including what a food waster disposer or garbage disposal unit is, what the benefits are of using one, and how they work. What is a food waste disposer or garbage disposal unit? A food waste disposer is a handy kitchen appliance that provides a convenient way to dispose of food waste in your home or commercial kitchen. Sitting neatly beneath the kitchen sink ..read more

Whilst almost everyone has a hot water system in their home, we often don’t think about them until they stop working. Although a plumber generally takes care of the installation and maintenance, it doesn’t hurt to know a little bit about different types of hot water systems, how they are installed, how to maintain them, and how to tell if there’s a problem. That’s why we’ve compiled all of the basics into this helpful guide. Types of hot water systems There are two main types of hot water systems that you should know about: instantaneous (also called continuous flow), and storage. Instantaneou ..read more

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the average water bill in Australia. Water bills are one of those necessary costs of living that we must reluctantly pay every quarter. It can seem like prices are always on the rise, and many of us are left wondering how our bill compares to the average water bill in Australia. Fortunately, you don’t have to wonder anymore as we have packed all of the information you need into this comprehensive article so keep reading.   Average water bill Australia According to a survey that was carried out by Canstar Blue in May 2020, the average quarterly ..read more

We have all seen the myriad of videos both on the internet and in the news about people competing with each other to grab their hands on toilet paper. However, there is more to this story as the toilet paper shortage is the cause of another major issue.  Consumers are using various alternates to toilet paper and resorting to a variety of things like wet wipes, paper towel, newspaper or even old clothes. In turn, this lead to major blockages of the sewerage networks across Queensland. In one of our previous blogs, we covered in detail what can and cannot be flushed in toilets. While lots o ..read more