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What Are The Safest Ways To Unclog Drains At Home?

Clogged Drains, DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / November 26, 2025 / clogged drains, debris, DIY tips, drain snake, food scraps, gunk, hair, helpful hints, homeowners, plumbing, plumbing tips, plunger

Every homeowner faces a clogged drain sooner or later. Have you ever experienced a slow-draining bathroom sink, a backed-up shower or a smelly kitchen drain? It should go without saying that clogs are one of the most common plumbing nuisances. Fortunately, many minor blockages can be cleared without calling in a professional. That is, of […]

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Avoiding Faucet Fallout In Your Bathroom During The Holidays

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / November 12, 2025 / bathroom, bathroom faucet, bathroom faucets, faucet repair, guests, holiday season, holidays, plumbing, pressure, snaking services, strain, traffic

Now that mid-November has arrived, many people throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Durham Region are getting themselves prepared for the holiday season. In many cases, that means planning to host parties and welcome guests from out of town. When the house has more people in it, there’s one fixture in the bathroom that quietly

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Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tipsbathroom, bathroom faucet, bathroom faucets, faucet repair, guests, holiday season, holidays, plumbing, pressure, snaking services, strain, traffic

Why You Don’t Want To Go Without Hot Water In The Fall

Helpful Hints For Homeowners / October 15, 2025 / autumn, better sleep, cold, electric hot water tank, fall, hot shower, hot water, personal hygiene, plumbing, plumbing damage

The recent chilly temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area remind us that the summertime is most definitely over. Naturally, that means that winter will soon be on its way. As a result, many of us are taking showers that are warmer than usual. Having reliable hot water is essential to keeping your household running smoothly,

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Helpful Hints For Homeownersautumn, better sleep, cold, electric hot water tank, fall, hot shower, hot water, personal hygiene, plumbing, plumbing damage

Why You May Need To Utilize Your Home’s Main Shut‑Off Valve This Fall

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / September 17, 2025 / autumn, extreme weather, fall, flooding, main shut-off valve, maintenance, mould, plumbing, repair, replacement, rot, water supply

The time for summer to officially transition into fall will soon be upon us. As of Monday, September 22, the autumn season get underway! Fall may feel like a mellow time of year. However, it just so happens to be one of the most important spots on the calendar to be proactive about your home’s

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Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tipsautumn, extreme weather, fall, flooding, main shut-off valve, maintenance, mould, plumbing, repair, replacement, rot, water supply

What Happens When Your Sump Pump Fails?

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks / July 16, 2025 / basement floods, electrical hazards, flooding, mildew, mould, plumbing, structural damage, sump pump, sump pump services, water, water intrusion

Just how important is a working sump pump? Well, let’s put it this way. If you ever experience a basement flood, you’re definitely going to need a properly functioning sump pump in order to quickly remedy the issue. As Laura Kostelny of Country Living explains, unlike a basement bar, a sump pump is a must-have.

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Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaksbasement floods, electrical hazards, flooding, mildew, mould, plumbing, structural damage, sump pump, sump pump services, water, water intrusion

Why Your Outdoor Hose Bib Is The Unsung Hero Of Summer

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks / July 9, 2025 / hose bib, lawn care, O-ring, outdoor faucet, outdoor hose bib, plumbing, replacement, spigot, summer, water, winter

With the July heat taking over, many of us, here in Durham Region, are watering our gardens, washing our cars and keeping the kids cool in our backyards. Doing all these summertime activities wouldn’t be possible without one often-overlooked household feature. We’re talking about your outdoor hose bib. Also known as an outdoor faucet or

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Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leakshose bib, lawn care, O-ring, outdoor faucet, outdoor hose bib, plumbing, replacement, spigot, summer, water, winter

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