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If you want to be more environmentally conscious about your energy consumption, investing in a solar powered hot water system is a fantastic first step. In this week’s blog, we look at how you can get more out of your solar panels in order to save energy and money. Understand how positioning influences production The …

  When we think of bathroom renovations, what comes to mind is generally months of having a bathroom out of action and a big bill at the end of it all. As a result, most people put off bathroom makeovers and this area of the house often ends up looking a little drab and neglected. …

Your hot water system generally isn’t something you think about until it starts to malfunction, so in this blog, we look at some common problems that may affect your hot water system and whether they should be dealt with through repairs or replacement. First, check how old it is Given that Australian hot water systems …

This week, we look at the early plumbing and sewerage history of Melbourne, which was so poor it earned the city the moniker ‘Smellbourne’.

Whether you’ve just purchased your first home or are changing your rental, moving house is always a busy, exciting time. Because there seems to be an endless list of tasks associated with moving house, it’s easy to forget certain things, like conducting a proper inspection of your new home’s plumbing. In this blog, we list …

Plumbers in Melbourne are a dime a dozen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are all equal in terms of skills and services. At JPG, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of plumbing services to businesses and residences in Melbourne’s south east. This week, we look at a few reasons why our business …

This week we’ve cobbled together 15 eye opening facts about the humblest of bathroom appliances, with a bare minimum of toilet humour (we promise).

Is your bathroom feeling a little lacklustre? This week we look at seven simple (and not particularly expensive) ways you can make your bathroom a little more luxurious.

Although it’s tempting to dispose of waste and chemicals by either pouring them down the sink or flushing them down outdoor drains, care must be taken to ensure anything washed down the drain isn’t going to pose a risk to the environment, marine life, human health and your plumbing. Here’s a handy list of things …

Commercial drain cleaning chemicals are some of the harshest and most hazardous household cleaning agents on the market. Happily, there are plenty of other harmless concoctions of common household ingredients which can be used to manage minor plumbing blockages. This week, we look at three blocked drain fixers that are less hazardous alternatives to commercial cleaning …

There’s nothing worse than going to have a hot shower on a cold winter’s morning and having the water run cold after a couple of minutes. Fortunately, there are a few ways to prevent against this irksome problem, so you can keep looking forward to your morning shower. Consider your usage If you’re consistently enduring …

At the end of the day, trying to coax an overtired toddler or pre-schooler ensconced in play to take a bath can be an uphill battle and an unpleasant chore both parent and child come to resent. But the bath doesn’t have to be a battleground, in fact it can be a unique opportunity to …

The bathroom is a common area for slip and fall accidents within the home, so it’s important to take steps to safeguard this area, especially if you have elderly family members or small children at home. Read on for some handy hints on making your bathroom slip proof, from easy DIY solutions to renovations. Ditch …

Let’s face it, cleaning the bathroom is nobody’s idea of a good time. Here are a few clever bathroom cleaning hacks that will save you both time and money. Shaving cream can be used to polish your faucets Rub shaving cream onto your faucets and then wipe off with a clean, slightly damp cloth for …

When it comes to hot water systems, it’s better to address any problems sooner rather than later, in order to avoid sudden failure of the water heater when you need it the most. Here are 3 key signs that your hot water system requires repair or needs to be replaced altogether.