Your toilet is an important plumbing fixture with regards to daily living. Toilets did not change much design-wise in the past century. Same can be said about its use. In fact, we may be spending more time on it than ever! According to a UK poll, the average person spends 163 hours and 48 minutes …
When something goes wrong in plumbing, there are often signs that show. More often, these signs reflect the possible issues and where they occur. This can be a daunting task. You don’t see most parts of a home plumbing system, as they are most likely in the walls or under the floors. As most of …
You’ve had a long week. Friday has finally come around and you’ve been looking forward to some relaxation. After giving it a bit of thought, you settle for a hot, warm bath. Some much needed respite. A time for your aches and stress to melt away. To complement your bath, you add a scoop of …
A low water pressure shower is not a fun experience. Whether you shower in the morning or evening, that is not a good way to start or end your day. From washing to rinsing, everything takes so much longer with a low pressure shower. Showering ends up becoming a frustrating ordeal. A frustrating inconvenience, in …
Plumbing issues are a major inconvenience to our daily routine. An overflowing toilet, yet, is a terrifying affair! It’s wet. It’s smelly. It can also be very costly and damaging. Going to the toilet eats up more time than we’d like to think. For time spent in the bathroom, on average we use the toilet …
Winter is now in full swing here in Toronto and the GTA. More often, temperatures are dipping below double digits. Constant bitter cold temperatures increase the likelihood of your pipes freezing. Frozen pipes can be very costly and disastrous. Frozen pipes have the potential to rupture and burst. When water freezes, volume expands by about …
Winter is finally here! You’ve got the cold, frigid air. Snowy and icy streets. Sun setting in the late afternoon. What’s there not to love? One thing does come to mind: plumbing emergencies in the winter. That is definitely somewhere up there on the list. Plumbing emergencies can occur at any time. Yet, they’re more …
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Ever wonder what happens to the water after you wash your hands or flush the toilet? Here in Toronto and in most of the GTA, a drainage system handles wastewater after use in both commercial and residential buildings. This system is what makes our everyday interactions with water possible. Simple functions like washing dishes, doing …
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Food waste is sometimes inevitable, as much as we try to avoid it. We can only eat so much of that Christmas dinner. So, what to do with the leftover scraps? Most people end up tossing out leftovers in a garbage can or garbage disposal. On some rare occasions, the toilet may appear like a …
Every once in a while, you’re going to need to shut off the water supply to your home. You could be experiencing a plumbing emergency or about to head out on a vacation. Or you’re performing a large scale home renovation. Turning off the water in your home during these situations is a necessity. Your …
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