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Few products have garnered as much controversy as flushable wipes. Marketed as a convenient alternative to traditional toilet paper, flushable wipes pose a significant threat to plumbing systems.

Blocked drains, the arch nemesis of every homeowner, but are you covered by home insurance?

The exquisite Jacaranda trees with their beauty, yet their prevalence is accompanied by a reputation for a very invasive root system.

Fig trees are noted for their invasive roots that grow beneath the surface.

Camphor Laurel trees stunning appearance belies their notorious invasive root system.

The stunning and beautiful Pine trees are extremely common in your area, however they are notorious for having invasive roots growing beneath the surface.

A blocked shower drain can be quite the inconvenience, but what you might not know is that they can also pose a number of potential health hazards if left unchecked.

Blocked drains can pose significant health hazards, particularly when wastewater backs up into living spaces or public areas. Some of the potential health hazards associated with blocked drains include...

Find out which are the worst trees for your drains and which to avoid planting. These trees, if left unchecked, can cause extensive damage to your home's plumbing system.

To ensure you are best protected the next time the rain starts pouring, we've created a guide of the possible damage and warning signs to look out for when it comes to your plumbing.

The storm season in south-east Queensland has well and truly begun, meaning, it's probably time to assess the efficiency of any nearby stormwater drains.

You are certain it is the landlord's responsibility to ensure the home is in good working order, but does that cover blocked drains? Or does that responsibility fall to you, the tenant? ...

Blocked drains are one of the most common plumbing problems. When it comes to cleaning a clogged drain, will baking soda clear a blocked drain?

While toilet paper can block your drains and leave you with a clogged toilet. The probability of this happening does, however, depend on a few different factors at play.

Bamboo toilet paper has become a popular alternative to traditional toilet paper for those looking to make their bathrooms more eco-friendly. But does it block drains?

Not only are blocked drains a huge inconvenience when washing dishes at the kitchen sink or in the bathroom, but the longer you leave it untreated, the more severe the issue becomes, possibly causing major damage to your plumbing system and your property.

Can Coffee Grounds Cause a Blocked Drain? We're here to give you the facts about coffee grounds and blocked drains.

Here are the three most common things that may be causing of blocking your drain ...

Got a broken or blocked pipe? Find out why pipe relining is less stressful and more cost effective!

Unfortunately, tree roots enjoy finding their way into sewer and stormwater drains which often leads to blocked & damaged pipes ...

Bleach can disinfect sinks and drains, but can it unblock one? And should you even use it?

A blocked stormwater drain can leave devastating results in or out of you're home. Blocked stormwater drains are no good at any time during the year, however ...

Plungers just aren't effective anymore. Fact! I'll tell you what is effective ...

A blocked drain in your home is really annoying, but above all, it can be concerning and have higher priority more than anything ...

To avoid costly pipe and drain repairs - there are some types of plants that you should avoid planting ...

There are a lot of plumbers that still use the older Electric Eel (also known as a plumbers snake or a drain snake) method today ...

Trees in residential and commercial areas create pleasant environments that provide shade, create enjoyable views and provide privacy. However ...

Blocked drains can cause flooding when it rains and what's worse - they can cause your toilet to back up and you could have raw sewage flooding into your property ...

As with anything that runs underground, a broken sewer pipe can be difficult to detect. A home's main sewer line is buried beneath the yard and broken pipes are one of the biggest issues that a homeowner will face.

Are your drains blocked? We go over some of the most common causes - so you know what to look out for ...

If you are beginning to find out more that your showers are taking what feels like forever to drain out ...

If you are beginning to find out more that your showers are taking what feels like forever to drain out ...

There is nothing quite like an afternoon storm on a humid Queensland day… that is until you begin to worry if your stormwater drainage system is in proper working order.

This is a good place to start as it is the most natural remedy to offer. Blockages that are caused by soap scum or fat will be loosened and able to move.

The modern plumbing system has advanced in homes – it helps prevent disease, provides sanitation and quickly and efficiently removes waste and sewage problems.

Have you cleaned your bathroom repeatedly until your bathroom (and toilet) is sparkling clean and yet you still can't get rid of that foul sewer smell?

High-Pressure Water Jetter's are used more frequently to clear blocked drains. These jetter's are used in conjunction with a CCTV Drain Camera Inspection that provide you with not only an unblocked drain but the cause of the problem to ensure future blockages are avoided.

A blocked drain is a nightmare for many household owners. As water doesn't drain properly, it can lead to further problems not limited to your drainage system.

Rain gutters filled with debris can cause an issue when it rains. Don't let a blocked gutter cause serious damage to your home.

With the wet week Brisbane is currently having and it being the first major rain of the season it is inevitable that downpipes and storm water drain are going to have blockages.

When it comes to unblocking a blocked drain there are 100's of DIY methods and home remedies and whilst some of these may work in very particular cases, some of them are downright dangerous and have the potential to damage your pipes and injure yourself or any future plumbers working on your drains.

People everywhere flush things down the toilet that should never have been flushed, whether it's to dispose of something disgusting, hide something embarrassing or give your beloved gold fish the send-off he deserves, people have flushed some extremely unusual things down toilets in the past.