Plumbing Tips

4 Common Household Plumbing Myths You Need To Stop Believing

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks, Plumbing Tips / April 23, 2025 / drains, flushable wipes, garbage disposal, grease, hot water, leaks, myths, pipes, plumbing, plumbing myths, plumbing tips, sinks

We get it. Plumbing might not be the most glamorous part of homeownership. As a result, many people try to find quick fixes to their household plumbing problems. It’s vital, however, that you not get tricked by some of the most popular plumbing myths in the book. Believing outdated or false information can lead to […]

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How A Faulty Main Shut-Off Valve Can Spell Trouble For Your Home

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks, Plumbing Tips / March 26, 2025 / emergencies, leaks, legal and safety issues, main shut-off valve, main water shut-off valve, mildew, mould, plumbing repairs

Dear homeowners, we have an important riddle for you to solve! What is the most important component of the plumbing system in your home? If you’re not sure, allow us to ask a follow-up question to help you. What controls the flow of water from your municipality’s supply into your home? Give up? It’s your

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How To Repair Your Outdoor Hose Bib As Spring Gets Underway

DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks, Plumbing Tips / March 19, 2025 / cartridge, DIY tips, faucet, outdoor hose bib, outdoor hose bib repair, repair, replacement, spring, washer, water hose, winter

Don’t look now, but the spring season is practically here! As of Thursday, March 20th, the winter will finally be over and spring will officially be underway. For most Canadians, this is a pretty happy time of year. The flowers are about to bloom, the weather will be warmer and time spent outdoors will significantly

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Flushing Through The Most Inappropriate Uses Of A Toilet

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / March 12, 2025 / bathroom, blockages, buildup, clogged pipes, flushable wipes, food, hair, installations, medication, paper towels, plumbing, toilet repairs, toilets

It isn’t exactly something most of us are comfortable talking about. But we do use them every day. Our toilets are among the most important items in our homes. We know what they’re for. Or do we? When our toilets get clogged, it’s sometimes due to misuse. Many problems are caused by people who flush

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4 Best Practices For Homeowners Planning Basement Renovations

DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / March 5, 2025 / basement, basement plumbing, bathroom, mould growth, renovations, rough-ins and finishing services, sump pump, water heater

Are you planning a basement renovation? There are many reasons to turn the bottom level of your home into something more special than an oversized storage unit. Do you need to create a home office? Are you in need of a new bathroom? Maybe your man cave is past due! No matter your choice, renovating

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The Importance Of Maintaining Your Home’s Hot Water Tank

DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / February 26, 2025 / anode rode, hot water, hot water heater, hot water tank, maintenance, repairs, replacement, sediment buildup, water quality, winter

This winter, the Greater Toronto Area has seen more snowfall than it has in many years. Combined with subzero temperatures, our region is enduring one of its frostiest winters in recent memory. It should go without saying that your hot water tank is an essential appliance. Of course, this is especially true during winters like

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