Notice something ‘off’ with your plumbing fixtures lately? Your faucets and showerheads have been looking a bit rough and less…stellar. You find white scales or chalk staining them. Perhaps there are little bits of this white, powdery substance on the body of your kettle and drinking glasses. Or maybe the water flow from your tap …
Heading out of town for a holiday vacation? Before you go, you’ll need to prep your home’s plumbing. If you plan on being away from your home for more than a week, a bit of prep will ensure you won’t experience any major plumbing issues while away. To avoid arriving home to a water logged …
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Thinking of remodeling your bathroom, but looking to save some money in the process? A remodel will not only drastically improve your bathroom’s looks. It can also help increase the value of your home. While a bathroom renovation can add value, the costs can pile up rather quickly. Cutting down on costs does not mean …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
From time to time, minor plumbing issues are unavoidable. Being prepared for even the simplest of plumbing problems can be a huge benefit to any homeowner. Amazingly, most common plumbing issues are fixable with a handful of common tools. You can find all the tools we list at your local hardware store, like Home Depot …
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