The process of choosing a new washing machine can be overwhelming, so here are some of the most common types of modern washing machines: Top-loading washing machines: These washing machines are loaded from the top and are the most traditional type of washing machine. They are generally more affordable and have a shorter wash cycle than front-loading washing machines. Front-loading washing machines: These washing machines are loaded from the front and are known for their energy efficiency and large capacity. They also tend to have more washing options and a longer wash cycle. Portabl ..read more

Imagine a cold winter’s night, made cosy by a fire burning in the lounge. The wood crackles, heat pours from the fireplace and everyone is warm – hot even! But, now it’s bedtime, so you open the lounge door into a cold hallway and walk into an even colder bedroom. Not quite the cosy picture you imagined, is it? But this is the reality for many people in New Zealand. A country where houses are more likely not to have insulation or central heating systems. Heating has typically been approached on a room-by-room basis here. And we emphasize wood-burning solutions because, in the past, wood w ..read more

Whether you’ve been in your home for months or years, the amount of time you’ve spent in your bathroom is probably longer than you realise. According to studies across a lifetime, men spend more than 855 days in the bathroom and women spend over 770 days in the bathroom. So having a functional and comfortable bathroom makes a lot of sense. Here’s a bathroom renovation checklist to keep in mind. When you move into a home, you sometimes have to accept the quirks and downsides that come with it. Perhaps this means putting up with a tiny shower, or terribly ugly bathroom tiling. Then one day ..read more

Once you have a central gas heating system installed, it’s very easy to settle into the comfort it provides. However, it does require a small amount of effort to maintain. For you, all that means is making sure you book a gas servicing on a regular basis! We take over from there. How Often Should Gas Appliances be Serviced? We recommend servicing gas appliances every two years. This includes hot water, heating or cooking appliances. We suggest that your heating system is serviced yearly if your house has new carpet or pets with fur. It’s something that you can schedule in the off-season s ..read more

The cost of a bathroom renovation is like considering the cost of buying a car. Is it new or used? What is the make going to be? Which of the numerous options will you be selecting? What about adding a roof rack or tow bar? Given the many variables at play, there is a chasm between the low end of the scale and the high end. The same can be said about bathroom renovation. If you aren’t changing much and have mates that can help with the work, you might get away with a few thousand dollars. Conversely, if you are doing a full overhaul and only want top-of-the-line fixtures, it can easily hit $40 ..read more

Even though our business is plumbing, we do believe there are some jobs that our customers can DIY when they need to. We know that some of you have the skills to manage these – and in some cases, you need to learn the skills quickly to prevent damage! So we wanted to share some tips for a few jobs that you can do if the situation arises. Some of them are preventative and others are a little more reactive. Welcome to DIY Plumbing 101. 1). How to Replace a Water Tap Washer More often than not, the culprit behind a leaky tap is a worn washer. It is the mechanism in the tap that controls the flow ..read more