Whether you’re indulging in a refreshing shower or taking a sip of fresh water, it’s easy to overlook the fact that water carries a price tag. While most Australians are instilled with the importance of conserving this precious resource from a young age, the realisation of its financial impact often dawns with the arrival of a water bill in your mailbox. In a landscape of utility bill jargon, it’s tempting to simply settle the due amount and move on. At Service Today we want to share with you valuable knowledge about the components in your utility bills, because being mindful of your usage not only preserves our invaluable resource but can also safeguard your wallet at the end of the quarter. Australian homeowners typically keep a close eye on their water usage to conserve natural resources and manage household expenses, especially now that the cost of living keeps growing. Most

The number of electrical devices we use in our day-to-day lives is on the rise. A collection of smartphones, entertainment systems, computers and all of the integrated technologies that keep your home connected. More than ever before, it’s important to protect your home from potentially damaging electrical power surges which can be more frequent during stormy weather. We’ve put together some tips to help you get smart about surge protection. When lightning strikes, it can send a surge of power through electrical cables directly into your home. The first stage of surge protection places a guard at your fuse board, thereby isolating your home from voltage fluctuations in the main power grid. Stage two of surge protection is to address power surges at each power outlet within your home. Every appliance that’s plugged in has the potential to be damaged during an electrical storm. Use surge-protecting power boards to isolate

T’S ALL IN THE PIPE RELINING Replacing damaged pipes has the potential to be a disruptive, damaging and costly process for your property. Thankfully, Service Today can offer you an easy, fast and extremely reliable alternative for repairing damaged pipes without the need to excavate. Pipe Relining Process Pipe relining is the non-disruptive process of repairing your broken pipes from the inside out. Without the need to excavate your property, Service Today can fix your damaged pipes by inserting a strong resin liner into the broken or damaged section of pipe. Using compressed air, the liner is forced to the sides where it conforms to the shape of the pipe, thereby creating a new pipe within. If you only have a small section of damaged pipe – no problem, we’ll just repair that particular area. Fixing Damaged Pipes If you have trees on your property, there’s a good chance that

3 WAYS TO BE WATER WISE Water is an extremely valuable resource that needs to be managed in the most efficient way possible. The majority of our homes were built when water was not as scarce as it is today. With growing populations in our major cities and the effects of our changing weather systems, water efficiency should be high on your to-do list. Whether you’re a homeowner, renting, buying, selling, building or renovating, you can take action to keep our water levels high and your bill low. Here are a few tips on how you can make your home water wise. Technology First These days appliances are a lot smarter and more efficient than they used to be, especially when it comes to washing machines and dishwashers. Taking advantage of new technology not only helps you use less water and electricity, it can also keep your water bill under