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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We’ve all seen them before. Surely, you’ve noticed them while reaching for that bottle of dishwasher detergent. That mysteriously shaped pipe which exists below your sink in the kitchen cabinet. Ever wonder what they do or it’s purpose? Today we explore the plumbing wonders behind the P-Trap. Origins of the P-Trap Plumbing traps in one …
As the holidays are fast approaching and we gear up for big celebrations and traditions at home, we must also prepare ourselves for the possible plumbing problems. If you know what to expect and how to fix them, you can easily tackle your emergency plumbing issues. Holiday Plumbing Problems When you are hosting your friends …
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Smelly tap water can come as a startling surprise to homeowners and leave an impression that their water is unsafe to drink or use. There can be a variety of reasons for this. Different odours can originate from a number of sources. In most cases, smelly water is not dangerous, however being acquainted with the …
Has your toilet been giving you a lot of grief lately? Perhaps you feel this is merely a phase, and things will eventually unclog with time. Or maybe your toilet is past its prime, and the flush just ain’t what it used to be. Whatever the case may be, you’ve been on the fence about …
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