Cooking grease clogs pipes and pollutes water. Here's how to dispose of it responsibly, from canning jars to city recycling ...

To maintain a pest-free kitchen, consider using bay leaves and whole cloves for their strong scents that deter insects.

A Hunter Valley pub must repay $127,000 in unpaid rent or face a shutdown, after its operator lost a court bid to hold the landlord accountable for plumbing failures that caused raw sewage to seep ...

Rusty pipe vise restoration!!!

The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is losing patience with the Los Olivos Community Services District (See letters of May 19, 2026, ...

The simple mixture of vinegar and baking soda can work wonders for minor drain clogs. It effectively neutralizes bad odors and aids in preventing small build-ups. However, for severe blockages, such ...

Many sinks, especially the porcelain ones, have three holes in them. What is their purpose? The answer happens to be an ...

Fruit flies, bluebottles and drain flies are common kitchen pests, but keeping food waste, ripe produce and standing water in check can help prevent them from taking over.

As noted by the Department of Agriculture, the reports are merely a “snapshot” in time, and they may not be representative of ...

A standalone countertop filtration system that produces pure, mineralised water and instant heat, but does it actually suit a busy kitchen?

Across the UK, plumbers swear by a simple plastic bottle in the kitchen sink drain when water starts circling slowly. Used at the wrong time, this viral hack can quietly turn a small plug into a ...

To ensure the best installation of a wall-hung water cooler, evaluate its location for user accessibility and support. Proper ...