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It’s become a trend to design a bathroom to be the most lavish room in the house. Even if not many people end up seeing it, you still want it to be an overly comfortable room, somewhere you can be comfortable showering and going to the bathroom in. Whether it’s over the top gold hardware …

In an earlier blog, we went through particular items that you should never wash down the sink. Today, we’ll be having a look at what not to flush down the toilet. There are many problems that can occur if the wrong thing is flushed down the toilet – some of which can cause serious problems …

Bathrooms are amongst one of the most important rooms in a house. You’ll want your bathroom to be comfortable, stylish and practical. Rooms can be renovated to stay on trend with all the current design styles and ideas. There are some people that constantly renovate their bathroom annually to keep up with these trends. JPG …

Everyone loves taking showers. Picking a showerhead can be a simple job to some and an important one to others. There are various types of showerheads you can purchase, each with their own unique abilities and design quirks. It’s important to pick one that’s going to give you what you want. In today’s blog, our …

The cold weather can bring all sorts of problems to everyday life. But one problem you shouldn’t have to worry about is your plumbing. There are both minor and major issues that can occur when the cold affects your plumbing, but luckily some of them can be avoided by taking some pre-emptive steps. For the …

It’s a lot easier to just turn the tap on and wash things down your kitchen sink as opposed to properly disposing of them, but did you know there are actually a lot of items out there that you shouldn’t wash down the sink. There is a multitude of reasons why you shouldn’t wash certain …

If you’re looking to design a well-organised, efficient laundry then look no further! Our Dandenong plumbers have put together a great guide for you with all the need-to-knows when it comes to putting together a laundry. We’ll be covering positioning, trending aesthetics and of course practicality as we dive into the thick of things. Selecting …

There comes a time in your life where you might not feel like a certain part of your home is what you want it to be anymore. It’s quite common for people to remodel parts of their homes. Whilst it can sound like a stressful experience, it can be fun, and the results can look …

In the last blog, we spoke about the different types of toilets that you can purchase and their pros and cons. Well, this week, our Doncaster plumber experts are going to be taking you through the different types of flushing systems your toilet can have. This is something that people generally don’t know much about …

There are over a dozen different toilet styles and designs that are used around the world today, but they all stem from four basic categories which we’ll be having a look at today: two-piece, one-piece, wall-hung and smart toilets. The two-piece toilet Like the name suggests, the two-piece toilet is assembled from two pieces – …

A leaking faucet or fixture can hike your water bills up to ridiculous levels if you aren’t proactive with water leak detection. To put it into perspective, a leaking tap can waste up to 20,000 litres in a year, while a leaky toilet can easily waste around 16,000 litres per year. This is a cost …

A kitchen sink is a busy place from washing dishes, peeling potatoes, defrosting leftovers and filling up the kettle. You can imagine how the wrong sink can interrupt the flow of your kitchen. So what is the right type of sink for you? Don’t have a clue? No worries, your friendly experts at JPG plumbing …

One of the most common plumbing problems we are called out to manage in Melbourne are slow running drains. Bathroom and kitchen sinks are particularly susceptible to this problem as they are heavily used (and misused). In this blog, we’ll take a look at the most common reasons that drains run slowly, how to work …

  Bathroom remodelling is a great way to add value to your property as well as make the interior of your home feel a little more modern. As a result, bathrooms are one of the most commonly renovated areas of the home. However, bathroom remodelling is not a cheap exercise and demands an even balance …

In our last post, we gave you the lazy bones guide to bathroom spring cleaning. Now that all the dirty work is out of the way, you’re probably ready to freshen up your bathroom aesthetic- but where to start? How do you make a heavy traffic area like the bathroom stylish whilst keeping things practical? …