Monday, 28 December 2015

New Blog: How a Drought Impacts Your Home Foundation

cracked-foundation
The foundation of your home is the arguably the most important part of your house. It is often the base from which you build your life. On this foundation you.. read more

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Tuesday, 22 December 2015

New Blog: What Can You Expect to Pay for Drain Pipe Lining in Toronto?

drain pipe requiring drain lining
Let’s be realistic: there’s nothing exciting about drain pipe lining unless you’re a plumber with a burning passion for your work, in which case, you already know what to expect.. read more

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Monday, 14 December 2015

New Blog: How to Tell When Your Home Needs a Plumbing Upgrade

bathroom-upgrade
Know thy pipes: that’s the first commandment of plumbing. A plumbing system is nice and reliable, out of sight and out of mind behind the walls. When there’s a problem,.. read more

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Wednesday, 2 December 2015

New Blog: What’s the Difference between Industrial Plumbing and Residential Plumbing?

industrial-plumbing
What is the difference between an industrial plumber and a residential plumber? How could plumbing be any different really, between an individual house and office building? When you think about.. read more

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Monday, 23 November 2015

New Blog: Types of Piping Used for Toronto Drains

massive pile of pipes in toronto plumbing project
What are your pipes made of? Well, we don’t actually mean your pipes, just the ones in your Toronto home. When it comes to your plumbing pipes, you want strong,.. read more

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Wednesday, 18 November 2015

New Blog: 3 Steps to Prevent Toronto Basement Leaks

nice-basement-in-toronto-home
The leaves have turned and as the weather grows colder, the wet winter season begins. It’s time to start weather proofing your house for the inevitable rain and snow. You’ve.. read more

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Monday, 9 November 2015

New Blog: What Condo Plumbing Repairs Are Tenants Responsible For?

toronto-condos-on-waterfront
When you’re renting a condo, knowing who’s responsible for specific repairs and tasks (landlord or tenant) can be confusing and downright frustrating. Most people in today’s society aren’t aware of.. read more

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Monday, 26 October 2015

New Blog: Renting vs. Buying a Hot Water Heater: Which is Best for YOU?

water heater themostat
To buy or not to buy, that is the question. Trying to figure out whether to buy or rent a water heater can be a difficult and confusing process. The.. read more

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Monday, 19 October 2015

New Blog: 6 Sump Pump Problems Toronto Homeowners Might Experience

sump pump problem
Figuring out what’s wrong with your sump pump might be a bit difficult, especially if you’re not even entirely sure what a sump pump is. It’s a pump in your.. read more

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Wednesday, 7 October 2015

New Blog: 4 Types of Foundation Waterproofing for a Toronto Home

home foundation before waterproofing work
Waterproofing is an essential part of building your home and not something you want to mess around with. The first thing you need to understand is exactly what foundation waterproofing.. read more

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Tuesday, 6 October 2015

New Blog: Fall Maintenance – Drain Cleaning and Other Essential Tips

autumb day in east end toronto
As the weather turns from hot to the cool crispness of fall, it’s time to begin preparing your home for the coming winter. There are some jobs that are just.. read more

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Monday, 5 October 2015

New Blog: Choosing the Right Sink for Your Kitchen Renovation Project

kitchen-sink-in-toronto-home
When you’re renovating your kitchen and starting from scratch, you have a lot of different choices to make. What kind of counters? What cupboards? One of the decisions you’ll have.. read more

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Wednesday, 9 September 2015

New Blog: 7 Ways to Avoid Buying a Lemon When House Hunting

home-before-inspection
Queue the dramatic music, a flash of lightning and a scream—the nightmare of house hunting begins. It really can be a nightmare when you’re house hunting. Everyone knows someone who.. read more

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Thursday, 3 September 2015

New Blog: Noises In Your Toronto Drains? It Could be Rats!

a dirty rat ready to infest a drain
Giant lizards, giant alligators… fish mutating after being flushed—we’ve all heard the tall-tale stories of what lives in the sewers below our city and we all know they’re just that—tales... read more

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Monday, 31 August 2015

New Blog: Flooded Basement? Steps to Follow When You Claim from Insurance

men assessing damage after a serious basement flooding
Toronto weather is unpredictable. Like death and taxes, the only thing you can be sure of is that weather is going to happen. Regardless of whether it’s ice, snow or.. read more

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Friday, 28 August 2015

New Blog: Choosing the Right Size Water Heater for Your Toronto Factory

toronto area factory
You may have no choice. Even though you believe your factory’s water heater is functioning correctly, a plumber may have told you otherwise. Or one of your employees suffered burns.. read more

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Friday, 14 August 2015

New Blog: 3 Options for Basement Waterproofing in Toronto

finished basement in toronto home with full basement waterproofing
Flooding! We’ve all experienced this infuriating spring and summer event. It’s especially common in places like Toronto. Old houses and old buildings often mean spring time flooding, along with post-rainstorm.. read more

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Thursday, 13 August 2015

New Blog: What Type of Roof Drainage System Does Your Toronto Home Need?

roof drain
Every so often, you’ll have to call a plumber who will go onto your roof to perform an inspection of your drainage system. When it comes to drainage systems, Toronto.. read more

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Monday, 27 July 2015

New Blog: 5 Ways Installing a Powder Bathroom Boost the Value of a Toronto Home

powder room
Whether you’re selling your home or just making improvements that you and your family can enjoy, don’t overlook the bathroom or even having a new powder room installed. Doing so.. read more

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Friday, 17 July 2015

New Blog: Can’t Afford Plumbing Repairs After Basement Flooding? Get a Grant or Rebate

couple upset having just found out they have no money for plumbing repairs
Remember that time you went downstairs to the basement, found puddled water and didn’t worry about the cost? We don’t either! As a homeowner, you worry often about this or.. read more

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Thursday, 9 July 2015

New Blog: Reaching the Root of the Problem: Are Your Trees Busting Your Drains?

beautiful Toronto home with drain root blockage
You flush the toilet… wait, it seems to be responding rather slowly. You flush it again and finally, everything goes where it’s supposed to go. You hope. Tapping your chin.. read more

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Monday, 6 July 2015

New Blog: How a Small Water Leak Can Be a Big Cash Drain

insane plumbing leak that leads to a ton of wasted money in water damages
You may see your water bill staying in the same price range for months on end, even though your water usage may vary from month to month. Even when you.. read more

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Monday, 29 June 2015

New Blog: 6 Reasons Why You Might Need Foundation Repair Work

worker doing demo as a result of foundation problems
Uh-oh! You’re noticing cracks growing on your walls that weren’t there when you bought your house. Maybe your basement smells moldy or wet, but you know your house isn’t leaking... read more

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Wednesday, 17 June 2015

New Blog: Burst Water Pipe? Relax! There’s No Need to Dig Up Your Garden

woman thumbs up about horizontal directional drilling
You’re worried about a huge plumbing bill because a pipe under your yard has just burst and you have a veritable lake growing by the hour. There’s no way to.. read more

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Tuesday, 16 June 2015

New Blog: How to Fit an Anti-Sweat Valve for Your Toilet Tank

anti-sweat valve to keep a toilet dry
It’s summertime in Toronto, and the humidity is going up fast. As you try to keep yourself and your family cool, the toilets in your house are feeling the heat.. read more

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Thursday, 11 June 2015

New Blog: Renovating Your Kitchen? Budget for These Plumbing Aspects

kitchen after being renovated
It’s time to redo your kitchen. Your old plumbing has been spitting and kicking, surprising you when you turn the water on to fill a glass or saucepan. The sink.. read more

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Tuesday, 9 June 2015

New Blog: What is Hydro Jetting and Why Use It for Drain Cleaning?

what is hydro jetting
Are you one of those Toronto homeowners whose home drain systems are clogged or giving off noxious odours even after you have poured a drain cleaner into the drains? While.. read more

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Tuesday, 26 May 2015

New Blog: 4 Reasons to Use a Professional for Your Sump Pump Installation

plumber answering phone call in his office
It’s a sure bet that you don’t want the next round of heavy rain in Toronto to cause flooding in your home’s basement. Think about it: You walk downstairs. ... read more

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Wednesday, 13 May 2015

New Blog: To Double or Not to Double – Twin Sinks or One?

high end bathroom featuring double vanity sinks
A bathroom renovation is one of the most popular home remodeling projects. Not only do you get a great return on your investment in terms of improved resale value, but.. read more

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Friday, 1 May 2015

New Blog: 4 Bathroom Plumbing Nightmares that REALLY Happened

pump connected to shower head
Every industry has its myths and legends, and plumbing is no different. Professional plumbers everywhere have their share of stories to tell, some of which are quite horrendous while others.. read more

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Friday, 24 April 2015

New Blog: 4 Reasons to Use a Qualified Plumber During a Home Renovation

home under renovation
When you embark on a home renovation project, finding the right contractors to do the various stages of the work is critically important. It’s not always a good idea to.. read more

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Friday, 17 April 2015

New Blog: Midnight Madness in a House of Horrors: When You Need a 24-Hour Plumbing Service

plumbing nightmares

No, it isn’t Halloween yet, and neither have we lost our collective minds. We’re thinking of what happened to some Toronto homeowners in December 2013 when a doozy of an.. read more



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Thursday, 16 April 2015

New Blog: Tired of a Trickle? How to Increase Water Pressure in a Shower

shower in bathroom with water pressure problem

There are few things more frustrating than trying to take a shower in a pathetic trickle of water. Fortunately, you can figure out how to increase water pressure once you.. read more



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Monday, 13 April 2015

New Blog: Secure Your Home with a Sump Pump Battery Backup Installation

picture of a sump pump battery backup system

Having a sump pump installation is almost essential for Toronto homes, but it remains one of the “most forgotten” systems in the house. It’s common to hear of homeowners forgetting.. read more



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Monday, 30 March 2015

New Blog: Important Spring Plumbing Essentials to Do RIGHT NOW

water running down drainpipe

Spring is finally here (well, almost) and with it comes the expectation of those famous April showers. Long before you can enjoy the May flowers, though, you’re likely to be.. read more



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Friday, 27 March 2015

New Blog: Drain Repairs and Other Solutions for Wet Basements

wet basement floor

Every year, Toronto homeowners are plagued by wet basement problems. It’s a fact of property ownership in the GTA that sooner or later, you’re going to have to waterproof your.. read more



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Friday, 20 March 2015

New Blog: Insurance Companies Demand Regular Drain Cleaning in Toronto Homes

home-insurance

After last winter’s huge insurance claims due mainly to the ice storm that hit over the holidays, Toronto homeowners are getting slammed by their insurance companies in a big way... read more



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Thursday, 5 March 2015

New Blog: Tired of Drain Cleaning? 4 Ways to Prevent Damaging Hair Clogs

dirty shower drain in need of a cleaning

Whenever you shower you wonder where all the hair came from, right? Well, it’s no secret where it’s going to—it’s going down your bathroom drain. And that can only lead.. read more



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Friday, 27 February 2015

New Blog: Is a Commercial Water Service Upgrade Important in an Office Renovation Project?

commercial plumbing contractor assembling piping

As a thriving business metropolis, Toronto property owners are constantly under pressure to upgrade commercial premises to keep them viable for tenants. That results in the ongoing remodeling you can.. read more



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Thursday, 19 February 2015

New Blog: How (and Why) You Need a Backwater Valve in Scarborough

plumber in scarborough selling backwater valve

With spring rains just a few weeks ahead, this is a good time to check on your Scarborough backwater valve to make sure it’s ready (and able) to work hard... read more



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Tuesday, 17 February 2015

New Blog: Winter Plumbing to Avoid Leak Detection and Repairs in Spring

winter-home-in-toronto

This could be a cold winter for Torontonians. All the predictions are that we might have a difficult time, although it’s going to take a lot to beat last year’s.. read more



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Friday, 6 February 2015

New Blog: 4 Reasons Businesses Need Commercial Plumbing Repairs

commercial building in the City of Toronto in need of plumbing repairs

Commercial plumbing repairs are often very different from residential repairs. For example, the size of the operation is usually larger, particularly when you’re looking at office buildings, hotels and manufacturing.. read more



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Tuesday, 27 January 2015

New Blog: Bathroom Plumbing Service? Consider These 4 Types of Rain Shower Heads

shower head with blue light coming out of it

So you’ve been eyeing your friend’s new rain shower head for a while, and you’ve decided it’s time to install one of your own. Having a rain shower is a.. read more



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Friday, 23 January 2015

New Blog: How to Get Plumbing Companies to Quote for a Bathroom Reno

bathroom reno project

With the uptick in home renovations expected this year, bathroom remodeling is slated to be a busy activity for 2015. And whenever there’s a busy marketplace for a product or.. read more



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Tuesday, 20 January 2015

New Blog: 5 Reasons Why You Might Need an Emergency Plumber

broken leaking sink trap

It’s cold. Maybe not as much as last winter, but chilly enough by January standards. And the last thing you need just about now is a plumbing problem. Murphy’s law.. read more



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Friday, 16 January 2015

New Blog: Avoid Kitchen Sink Plumbing Problems from the Next Big Freeze

kitchen sink in toronto home thats recently been repaired

No matter how often it happens, every year when the temperatures plummet below freezing in Toronto, plumbing contractors get a flood (pun intended) of calls to come out and attend.. read more



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