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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

What Are The Most Common Issues Caused By A Faulty Shower Cartridge?

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks / February 19, 2025 / cartridge, leaks, mildew, mould, shower, shower cartridge, temperature, wastage, water, water flow, water temperature

Were you aware that a shower cartridge is actually one of the most vital components of your entire home? Well, imagine never being able to take a hot shower! A shower cartridge is the valve that controls the flow and mixture of hot and cold water in your shower. It ensures that both the water

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Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leakscartridge, leaks, mildew, mould, shower, shower cartridge, temperature, wastage, water, water flow, water temperature

A Word Of Caution Against Winter’s Most Common Plumbing Issues

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / December 4, 2024 / clogged drains, cold temperatures, frozen pipes, holidays, insulation, plumbing, plumbing issues, water, water heater, winter

Winter in Southern Ontario can be beautiful. That is, of course, if you enjoy snowfall and the winter activities that come along with it. Of course, cold temperatures aren’t fun for everyone and everything. They bring about unique challenges for your plumbing system. As temperatures drop, the risk of plumbing issues like frozen pipes, water

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How To Prevent Mould Growth After A Water Leak

DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaks / November 6, 2024 / dehumidifier, homeowners, humidity, hyrgometer, leaks, mould, mould growth, plumbing, ventilation, water, water damage

There are many ways that water can leak into your home. Burst pipes, overflowing sinks, stopped up toilets and holes in the roof are just a few of the most common culprits. The problem with water leaks isn’t just the exhausting cleanup routine that is required thereafter. Water damage creates a major issue: mould growth.

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DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Leaksdehumidifier, homeowners, humidity, hyrgometer, leaks, mould, mould growth, plumbing, ventilation, water, water damage

What To Do In The Event Your Bathroom Gets Flooded

DIY Tips, Helpful Hints For Homeowners / October 9, 2024 / bathroom, electricity, fans, fixtures, flooding, mould growth, repairs, spigot, toilet, water, water damage, water removal, wet/dry vacuum

Imagine the following scenario. You walk into your bathroom only to be completely surprised by having your foot submerged in a puddle of water. Ugh, talk about a nightmare! The sight and feel of a flooded bathroom invokes a lot more than the dread of having a major cleanup mission on your hands. The potential

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How To Keep Your Pipes From Freezing During The Chilly Months

Helpful Hints For Homeowners, Plumbing Tips / September 4, 2024 / cabinets, cold temperatures, dripping, fall, frozen pipes, homeowners, insulation, plumbing tips, September, water, water hoses, winter

Please don’t regard us as the bearers of bad news. With September now underway, we realize that the summer season hasn’t yet come to an end. However, when the “ember” months begin, it’s only sensible for all of us to prepare for the inevitable. The fall season officially gets underway on the 22nd of this

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