Atkins Plumbing
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Bathrooms
    • Repairs & Maintenance
  • Areas
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Request a Quote

RAINWATER HARVESTING

5/10/2016

Comments

 
Picture
  • Rainwater harvesting is the collection, storage and distribution of rainwater and the perfect storage facility for rainwater is a water tank.
  • Rainwater can essentially be used anywhere you use tap water.
  • The idea of using drinking water to flush toilets and water lawns is wasteful and irresponsible, especially in light of the population growth and water shortages across the country.
  • Rainwater harvesting greens your home lessens your environmental footprint. Rainwater is an absolutely FREE source of water.
  • You will reduce flooding and erosion caused by storm water run off.


Read More
Comments

21 top water-saving tips for your home

5/10/2016

Comments

 
Picture
  • Checking for leaks in taps, pipes and dishwasher hoses is an easy way to reduce water wastage.
  • Remember, one leaking tap can waste more than 2,000L a month.
  • There’s no need to leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. Simply wet your toothbrush before you begin and use a glass of water to rinse your mouth.


Read More
Comments

I Have A Small Bathroom: Shower Vs Bath

4/6/2016

Comments

 
I received an email the other day from Darren, he wanted to know how the value of a property would be affected if he decided to replace his bath with a shower cubicle. It’s a good question, and i’m sure others have been in a similar situation.
Hi,
My wife and I are thinking of re doing our bathroom, it isn’t very big and we are thinking of takeing the bath out and just having a shower cubicle…..do you think this would reduce the value of the property?
Darren

Read More
Comments

Inspiration for your new bathroom

3/29/2016

Comments

 
Every bathroom remodel is unique. We encourage you to look at pictures and see what suits your taste. Choosing some quirky, fun, eccentric, classic or funky accents can make a big difference to the final product. 
Request a Quote
Comments

3 Ways calling Atkins Plumbing Can Actually Help You Save Money

2/5/2016

Comments

 
Picture
A home’s plumbing system is obviously very important, but nobody really likes the idea of calling plumbing repair services. Plumbing repair services can be expensive, especially if you need to repair hundreds or even thousands of Rands’ worth of damage. It’s understandable if people want to put off calling a plumber for as long as possible, but that can make the situation far worse.
As much as you may not want to call a plumber when it’s not an emergency, doing so could actually save you money in the long run. Here are just a few reasons why.


Read More
Comments

Major water shedding to be implemented: eThekwini Municipality - Should You Repair a Dripping Faucet?

11/19/2015

Comments

 
Picture
The KwaZulu-Natal public have to brace themselves for the major water restrictions in most parts of the province.

Spokesperson for eThekwini Municipality Ednick Msweli says bulk water supplier Umgeni Water will implement the water shedding strategy to save water.

Msweli says the public should expect six to eight hours of no water a day. He says the implementation comes as the mother dam Hazelmere is experiencing a severe low level of water.

“The little bit of rain we had last night was not enough, in the case of Ethekwini. The Hazelmere dam is still very low, so therefore we are having to move to the next stage of curtailment,” said Msweli.

In addition, Msweli says Umgeni Water will have to cut more on the water supply as there is less water now left to distribute to the people.

This implementation means some areas may run out of water or otherwise less water will come out of the taps.

Read More
Comments

Great Bathroom Layout and Design Ideas

11/6/2015

Comments

 
Over the years, the bathroom has earned a reputation as an area  unworthy of attention, probably because it has always been regarded as no more than a room in which to wash. Nobody can deny that this is still its most important function but, nevertheless, it seems a poor excuse for creating a whole generation of inhospitable bathrooms which offer very little in the way of comfort or ambience.
Picture

Read More
Comments

Advantages of Custom Bathroom Renovation

10/26/2015

Comments

 
Picture
There’s a strong argument that can be put forward for any room when it comes to remodeling, but the number of reasons when it comes to the bathroom area perhaps top all others. If you are considering making a home improvement in 2015, a bathroom renovation should perhaps be the first thing you should consider, with the potential to increase your home’s value and make it more attractive to potential buyers, in addition to improving performance and maximizing the amount of available space.

Read More
Comments

Can a new bathroom add value to my property?

10/7/2015

Comments

 
Picture
If your home only has one bathroom, you can recoup a large chunk of your investment by adding another one. Estimates show that you can recoup between 80% and 130% of whatever you spend adding a bathroom.


Read More
Comments

    Author

    This blog consists of articles by experienced plumbers and contractors.

    Archives

    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

OPENING HOURS:

MONDAY - FRIDAY

7:30am - 4:30pm
​Tel:  031 563 9964

WEEKENDS / AFTER HOURS

Cell:  078 247 4609
Created - RawMedia.tv
  • Home
  • About
  • Services
    • Bathrooms
    • Repairs & Maintenance
  • Areas
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Request a Quote