Kitchen

Water-producing bathroom fittings in Australia need to comply with basic water-efficiency standards. As a part of the WELS scheme, they are rated and given...

The size and speed of an exhaust fan can have an impact on its performance, but to choose a fan you also need to...

Kitchens and bathrooms can become very steamy and stuffy, and powered ventilation fans are an excellent way of providing fast, effective ventilation to these...

Blocked drains in your kitchen are no fun - but thankfully they're not too difficult to deal with. Read our guide on how to...

Taps can come in matching bathroom sets, but can also be mixed and matched to great effect. Picking the right taps for your home may...

Also called drains and plugholes, wastes are the grills through which water is drained as it leaves your bathroom. Find out what variations exist...

There's nothing worse than a leaky tap - except perhaps a dirty and leaking tap. Find out how to clean and maintain your fittings.     A...

The lighting design in your kitchen will make a vast difference to how comfortable and safe it is, as well as to how good...

The location of your hot water system significantly impacts its efficiency and responsiveness. Installing the system close to high-demand taps, such as those in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry, reduces heat loss and ensures a quicker supply of hot water. This proximity allows the system to operate more effectively, as the water doesn't have to travel long distances through pipes.

A cold water diverter is a mechanical valve installed on a hot water line. It redirects the initial cold water, known as redwater, that sits in the pipe before hot water arrives. Instead of wasting this water down the drain, the diverter sends it to a greywater tank, a garden irrigation system, or back into the hot water storage system for reuse. These diverters work using water pressure and do not require electricity.