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2012 Will Be The Hottest Summer in 3 Years

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

The summer of 2012 - 2013 is set to be a scorcher with higher than average temperatures and below average rainfall for much of Queensland. Read the full article


Unblock a Drain - Six Ways to Success

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Cleaning a blocked drain, sink or toilet is always a headache. If DIY is your way to go - you'll find 'Unblock Drain - 6 Ways to Success' a useful home plumbing how to. As with all DIY projects you need to consider all of the alternatives and weigh up the pro's and con's. We hope our 'Unblock a Drain - Six ways to Success' article helps. Its always worth trying these useful tips before calling Fallon Services for a plumber. Read the full article


Easy and cost effective home renovation ideas

Monday, September 12, 2011

Low cost renovations are a great way to add value to your home, improve re sale or make it more comfortable. Our Handyman has compiled a few ideas below to get you thinking about some possible small home improvements. Read the full article


Timber Care after a flood

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

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Plumbing Maintenance Tips

Friday, October 01, 2010

Below are some helpful tips that you can use to keep your home's plumbing working and minimise the need for costly repairs. Read the full article


What to do before you call an Electrician!

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Don't waste your money on something you could have fixed! Read the full article


Troubleshooting why your Electrical Safety Switch (RCD) keeps tripping.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Electrical Safety Switch - RCDMost homes in Australia are now fitted with Residual Current Devices (RCD's), or as they are more commonly known as, Electrical Safety Switches. These are designed to trip (thereby cutting the power to that circuit) whenever a leakage is detected from that circuit. A leakage is caused when someone gets an electric shock, so the RCD will disconnect the current before permanent injury (or death) has occurred. However, it's not the only cause for a leakage, for instance a faulty appliance can also cause a leakage.  Read the full article


Helpful tips when fixing leaking taps

Monday, June 28, 2010

Replacing tap washers to fix a leaking tap is probably the one plumbing job that most home Handyman have attempted. So to all you Home Handymen, here are a few little tips: Read the full article


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