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How to Fix a Leaky Faucet in 5 Easy Steps

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Sick of the drip drip drip sound coming from your sink? It's more than just annoying. it can be costly over time. A leaky faucet over many months' time can cause a spike in your water bill. Luckily, a leaky faucet can usually be fixed within a few short steps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through five simple steps to stop that drip for good. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work! Tools You’ll Need Adjustable wrench Screwdriver (Phillips or flathead, depending on your faucet) Replacement washers, O-rings, or cartridge (specific to your faucet type) Cleaning cloth ...

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Why is the Base of My Toilet Leaking?

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

One day you wake up, use the bathroom and realize there is water seeping from the bottom of your toilet. You may then think to yourself "this is going to be an expensive fix.". But I have good news for you. It most likely won't be expensive at all. When it comes to water seeping out from the bottom of your toilet, near the base, it really comes down to a few things it could be. Water Coming from Elsewhere There is a chance that the water pipe connecting to your toilet is leaking and the water is just pooling ...

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Signs You Need to Call a Professional Plumber

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Nobody wants to have to call a professional to their home to work on a problem. You already know it is going to be an expense before you even make the call. But that is the reality of dealing with complex systems, such as plumbing and electrical. You can do a great deal more damage trying to work on these things yourself vs. hiring a professional. Knowing when to call a professional plumber in Melbourne is important. You can save yourself untold amounts of money by having it done right the first time by a licensed pro. Here are some ...

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Dual Flush Toilets Gaining Popularity

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Many of us are from the old school where our toilets were pretty simple. There is a lever you push down, and all the toilet's contents are safely removed from your bathroom. But the 2020's are seeing an uptick in toilet complexity. For one thing, we have noticed more people ordering and installing bidets. These are the seated platforms that project water upward to help users get extra clean. Although they have been around for a long time, demand in the United States is just now taking off. The other major trend we have seen in regard to types of ...

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Should You Tighten Pipes in Your Home from Time to Time?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Modern plumbing makes the world a better place. It brings in fresh potable water and removes dirty and dangerous wastewater. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted. Whenever something goes wrong with our plumbing, it becomes apparent right away and you suddenly realize just how important it is. Before modern plumbing, humans were forced to live right on (or right near) water sources such as lakes, rivers, springs and streams. Modern plumbing allowed small villages to become towns and cities. Sometimes water is carried many miles from its source before it is used. You may ask yourself "what ...

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What is the Cost for a Bathroom Renovation?

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Updating the look, feel and function of a bathroom in your home is beneficial in many ways. The look and feel breathes new life into the home. It also breathes new value into the home should the owner decide to sell it. Not only does a renovation make a bathroom more aesthetically pleasing but it also makes it more efficient and saves money on electricity and water. The average savings can be measured in hundreds of dollars up to even thousands of dollars. This is done by using more efficient toilets, shower heads and LED lights. So, what does it ...

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Benefits of Adding a Strainer to Your Bathroom Sink

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

When most people think of using a strainer for a sink, they automatically assume it would be for the kitchen sink. After all, this is where food is prepared and members of your household wash dirty hands. Mud, food and debris are often deposited into this drain. Although having a strainer for your kitchen sink is a good idea, today we want to talk about adding one to your bathroom sink as well. And there are some pretty good reasons to do so. Preventing Clogs It's true that tiny bits of hair from shaving will easily make it through a ...

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Can a Simple Retail Plumbing Snake Solve My Clogging Issues?

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Melbourne Plumber

Clogs are a way of life. When wastewater travels down your sink or shower drain, it carries with it all kinds of impurities. Some of them are solids while others are semi-solids. These particles will latch onto even the tiniest imperfection on the surface of the drain pipes. Over time, buildup will occur and you will inevitably get a clog in your drain. Chemical Remedies These products are essentially chemical abrasives which work to break down organic material in your clog. They take some time and will work on certain kinds of clogs. Still, they leave a lot of clogs ...

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Plumbing Tips to Save Money

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Melbourne Plumber

Life is getting more expensive. There is no denying that. You can see that the price of everything has dramatically risen in the last few years. This fact has people searching for ways that they can save money around the home. We created this article to compile a short list of ways the average person can save money in their home in regards to plumbing. These tips may seem like common sense to some people or even no that big of a deal others, but we guarantee you that if you follow them, a great deal of money will be ...

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Why is My Shower Drain Not Functioning Properly?

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Melbourne Plumber

The problem of water not draining from your shower may be worse than you realize. This is because it may not just be your shower water failing to drain but waste water actually coming back into the shower stall itself. The main sewer line can be clogged for a number of reasons but these clogs all have the same effect. The dangerous wastewater that is supposed to be leaving your home is not doing so in an efficient manner. I use the word "dangerous" because wastewater often contains seriously harmful bacteria such as: E. coli Salmonella Streptococcus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Shigella, ...

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