Plumbing Tips

A blocked drain might budge with some basic tools like a drain snake. Follow our 7 simple steps to snaking a drain and use one like a boss.

We all know that drains and pipes become blocked - but you may not know just how many things cause it. We run through the top 10 causes of a blocked drain.

You know about your gutters, downpipes and drains. But who is responsible for stormwater runoff from a regulatory point of view? We explore the situation in NSW.

Do you know how important your sewer pipes are? More importantly, do you know how to spot the most common blocked sewer signs? We explore 4 you cannot ignore.

Need to know how to unblock a drain pipe outside? Suspect a blocked storm water or sewer drain? Here are 6 steps to unblock an outside drain.

It is law in NSW that gas fitters provide NSW Fair Trading with a gas compliance certificate. But what is it exactly? When do you need one?

If the plunger or grandad's DIY baking soda-plus-vinegar brew didn't work, your stubbornly blocked drain will need one of these heavy-duty drain cleaning tools.

Do you think a hidden water leak could be lurking out of sight at your place? The damage and risks it can cause must not be ignored - so here's how to find it.

Do you have a blocked downpipe? Are you pretty handy with household DIY? If so, read our 5 tips before calling a plumber and learn how to unblock a downpipe.