by Mick Ruttley | May 10, 2023 | Drainage, Happy Home Tips, Plumbing
In this guide: What is Damp?What Causes Damp in a House?What Should Homeowners Do if They Have Damp?How Can Thermal Imaging Find Damp in a House?How Does Stormwater Management Affect Damp in a House?How Can Plumbers Help Homeowners with Damp? What is Damp? Damp is the...
by Mick Ruttley | Dec 18, 2017 | Blocked Drain, Blocked sewer, Drainage, Happy Home Tips
Our Christmas Kitchen Tips Tip #1: Sounds obvious, but avoid blocking up your kitchen drains – busy kitchens mean a lot more waste and it can be tempting to save time by putting scraps down sinks. Pipes can become easily clogged with cooking oil and grease. Use...
by Mick Ruttley | Apr 16, 2015 | Drainage, Plumbing
After covering the great poo-litical divide that began in the 1850’s in the History of Sydney Poo part 1, we’re now holding our breath and taking a deep dive into the next chapter. Last episode saw political games, petitions and a whole lot of poo-king around in...
by Mick Ruttley | Feb 17, 2015 | Drainage, Plumbing
You wouldn’t think Sydney’s sewerage system during the fledgling years of our city’s days would make for a story of intrigue filled with overcoming disease, city wide protests and profiteering. Yet the history of Sydney poo has all the twists and turns of a John...
by Mick Ruttley | Nov 19, 2014 | Bathroom, Drainage, Plumbing
Happy World Toilet Day! Today is all about celebrating the humble water closet, along with the private ritual it is used for and recognising its very important part in making everyday life much easier. But what about those who don’t have a toilet? As we uncovered last...
by Mick Ruttley | Feb 27, 2014 | Bathroom, Blocked Drain, Drainage, Master Plumber, Plumbing, Sydney Plumber
Sodium bicarbonate, bicarb soda, baking soda—whatever you like to call it, this miracle powder can neutralise pH, clean your house and get rid of smells, all for a few dollars a box. You can usually purchase sodium bicarbonate or baking soda (not to be confused with...