If you’re a homeowner in Toronto, you know that winter can be brutal. Temperatures can drop well below freezing, and this can be especially problematic if you have plumbing in an unheated garage or basement…
Winter is here, and you know what that means, Toronto and GTA residents? Time to break out the blankets, warm up some hot cocoa, and watch the snow fall from the comfort of your own home… but wait! Before you start building that blanket fort and cuddling up with a good book, there’s one crucial …
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Winter in Toronto and the GTA can be brutal, but it doesn’t have to be for your pipes! With the right insulation methods, you can keep your pipes toasty warm and prevent any frosty nightmares. And the best part? It’s not as difficult as you might think. Stay Warm and Save Money: The Benefits of …
Winter is here, and with it comes the risk of frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can be a major inconvenience and can even lead to costly repairs if they burst. So what do you do when you’ve got a case of the frozen pipes? Many people turn to space heaters and other heating devices as a …
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Most homeowners and renters have dealt with a clogged shower drain at some point in their lives. For bathroom drain clogs, hair is the primary offender in the vast majority of cases. Long hair is the most common culprit for blocking drains in showers and bathtubs. Buildup of soap scum and other debris can also …
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Plumbing problems may come in an array of different forms. You have small minor and relatively inexpensive issues, like say a leaky faucet. On the other hand, you can have major issues capable of causing severe damage to your property. Basement flooding or a backed up sewer may fall into this list. Assessing plumbing issues …
For most households, high-water pressure issues are often overlooked. When it comes to water pressure, low-water pressure is what most people think about first. But did you know high water pressure can lead to serious plumbing issues? Constant high water pressure places enormous stress on your plumbing system. High water pressure can result in volumes …
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 …
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 …
Frozen water pipes are a real pain for many residential owners in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Water freezing is pretty normal stuff during the winter, yet it is a different situation when it happens in a pipe. When water freezes, it expands. This causes tremendous pressure (over 2,000 pounds per square inch) inside. Such …
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