For most homeowners, their bathroom knowledge begins and ends with what it is used for and how to use it. From a plumbing standpoint, you should probably have a basic understanding of how everything in your bathroom works to avoid problems in the future and save yourself time and money. A lot is going on in [ … ]
Read moreLet'ss Talk
What to do When a Child Puts Toys in the Toilet
As a parent, you can often find yourself in the middle of a number of scenarios you would have thought impossible prior to having children. Being faced with the conundrum of what to do when a child puts toys in the toilet would certainly qualify as one of those unlikely scenarios. However, take comfort in knowing [ … ]
Read moreWhat you Should Know About Renovating a Bathroom
According to a recent survey done by the Huffington Post, bathroom remodeling and renovation projects are at the top of the list for homeowners across the United States & Canada. This is due to the fact that renovating a bathroom adds additional comfort and style to your home, and can increase your home value almost as [ … ]
Read morePlumbing inspection and why it’s just as important as a home inspection
Just like you hire professionals to conduct a house inspection before you get into a new home, you should also consider a plumbing inspection to avoid potential costly problems. Professional plumbing inspectors are able to detect problems early on, something you may never be able to do on your own. Many times we discover leaks on [ … ]
Read moreWhat to do When Your Toilet Won’t Flush
From time to time, everyone encounters one of the most common and inconvenient plumbing problems: the toilet won’t flush. Sometimes, the problem can easily be identified. Other times, however, the problem can be obscure and leave the toilet unable to be flushed for an indefinite amount of time as people try to find the source of the [ … ]
Read moreWhat Does it Take to Become a Plumber in Toronto
Plumbing is not only a vital part of modern-day architecture, it ranks high in importance with regard to jobs as a whole. Think about it, without clean water society is virtually helpless. Whether civilized or primitive, next to air water is by far the most important element on earth. Man can survive without cars, malls, and clothing. In fact, mankind can [ … ]
Read moreWhat Causes Low Water Pressure and How to Fix It
How many times have you taken a shower, and the water suddenly gets cold, or the pressure decreases to a stream? If you are being victimized by untimely low water pressure flow, you may have a problem. Sometimes when this occurs it is because another water fixture is on, and reducing the pressure throughout a plumbing system. Clogged Perspective There are many causes for low water [ … ]
Read moreThe Importance of Annual Back Flow Valve Testing
It is important to perform active maintenance on plumbing in homes and businesses so as to discover problems that could lead to potentially extensive damage later on or compromise the health of individuals’ drinking water from a specific plumbing source. An important aspect of plumbing maintenance includes back-flow valve testing. This type of testing should be [ … ]
Read more4 Essential Tips for Home Plumbing Maintenance
While often overlooked, the plumbing in your home can be easily checked and maintained in minutes. Discovering a plumbing issue in the early stages is vital for the long term functionality of your pipes. Following this simple advice will not only ensure your pipes are in working order, but also prevent costly repairs in the future.
Read moreHow to Upgrade Your Kitchen Sink Plumbing
Having working kitchen sink plumbing is one of the most important aspects of a productive home. Kitchen sinks allow us to have family dinners, host dinner parties, and prepare our favorite foods, but its usefulness tends to go unnoticed. That is until something goes wrong, and the bill for its repair shows up. Pipes can easily [ … ]
Read more