If you’re considering revamping your bathroom, don’t be afraid of colour! Flying in the face of minimalist white on white, a new trend for colour is causing a splash in fashionable bathroom design. According to the organisers of the 2019 ISH Trade Fair, colourful shades are the future for tiles, bathroom furniture, basins, toilets and […]
Continue Reading →For most of us, hot water is the number one reason to connect to natural gas. It’s a really effective way to heat water for your home and could cost you less than heating it with electricity – especially if you have an old, inefficient electric cylinder or if you’re already using natural gas at […]
Continue Reading →All the tips you need to stay safe with gas – at home and away. Gas is instant, reliable and efficient – and it’s easy to use it safely once you know what you’re doing. So whether you’re having a new gas appliance installed or an existing one maintained, make sure you check out the […]
Continue Reading →Don’t pour cooking grease into drains. It blocks them when it cools and firms up. Instead, chill the grease in an empty carton or tin then put it in the regular rubbish. If you have a waste disposal unit in your sink, chicken bones, fruit rinds and coffee grounds can go down the disposer, but remember […]
Continue Reading →Sanitary plumbing is any work involved in fixing or unfixing any pipe, plumbing fixture or appliance including; any trap, waste or soil pipe, ventilation pipe, or overflow pipe and any pipe that supplies or is intended to supply water. All sanitary plumbing must comply with the Building Code and, where a building consent is required; the work […]
Continue Reading →Good water conservation habits aren’t just for the dry summer months, but all year round. Here are some water conservation tips you might find useful. When peeling vegetables or washing dishes, don’t leave the water running. Put the plug in the sink and then run the water. Make sure your dishwasher is full before you […]
Continue Reading →Every time we turn on the tap we are using water that had to be treated to make it safe to drink. Once we have used this water it will have to be treated to make it safe to return to the environment. This water treatment uses resources and costs money. We can all help […]
Continue Reading →Authorised to work In New Zealand, most sanitary plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying is ‘restricted’. That means it’s illegal to do it yourself because of the health and safety risks. You also risk expensive mistakes and even voiding your insurance. You need to call on the services of an authorised tradesperson. When you use a plumbing firm […]
Continue Reading →Gas heating is convenient and easily controlled. Gas heaters provide easily adjustable, instant heat and there are a range of options available. We recommend the use of fixed gas heaters which are flued to stop the accumulation of pollutants and water vapour inside a home. They can be installed in most places in a home, […]
Continue Reading →Natural gas-powered continuous flow hot water is efficient and affordable, and the water is heated as you use it so you pay for what you use. It’s ready on-demand right when you need it and never runs out, unlike a cylinder. That means there’s always enough water for everyone to enjoy a long, hot shower […]
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