Living spaces

Picking the right bowl and cistern setup for your toilet is not as difficult as it might first appear - although there is some...

Despite the fact that 95% of toilets seem to look the same, there are a surprising number of different bowl and seat options. Getting the...

A cistern is the tank that holds water for flushing a toilet. It’s usually mounted just above the toilet pan and connected by a flush pipe, although in some designs it may be concealed within the wall or attached directly to the pan. The cistern is a key part of the flushing system, storing enough water to clear waste from the bowl and refill the trap seal.

They're not common in Australia, but bidets are very popular in some parts of the world. Find out how a bidet works, what it's...

The shape, function and location of your toilet roll holder will all play a part in how well it works.   Toilet roll holders don't necessarily...

It’s almost impossible to tell how good a certain toilet will be just by looking at it. All kinds of factors affect how well...

Toilets account for over 20% of a household’s yearly water usage so by buying the most efficient toilet possible, you can make significant water...

Dual flush toilets make a big difference in terms of the water efficiency of toilets.   Dual flush toilets normally feature two buttons - one for...

Cleaning a toilet is the least fun but most necessary part of cleaning a bathroom. Apart from being able to bring down the appeal...

For obvious hygiene reasons, cleaning your toilets is the most important part of maintaining a clean bathroom. Cleaning your toilet is easily the most important...