So, your toilet is leaking and you’ve got a little bit of water pooling around the toilet bowl in your bathroom. No big deal, right? Wrong. While at first glance a bit of excess water doesn’t seem like a serious issue, it could indicate the beginning of a fairly expensive repair project. Leaks trapped beneath the [ … ]
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How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can become a very expensive endeavor, a lesson many unfortunate homeowners have learned the hard way. As water freezes, it expands and puts pressure on the pipes that it is contained in, which can lead to splitting and bursting. Apart from the expense associated with replacing your plumbing, the water that escapes causes significant [ … ]
Read moreHow to Improve Low Water Pressure
For some homeowners, there’s nothing quite as irritating as turning on a faucet or a shower, and finding that the water, while coming out, is pretty much a light flow with no real force behind it. When this happens, it means that you’ve got low water pressure, but just knowing what the symptom of a problem [ … ]
Read moreHow to Solve the Biggest Drain Problems with A Professional Plumber
When it comes to plumbing, not every issue you encounter can—or should—be solved by a visit from a professional. A clogged toilet, for example, would require a plumber to take the same plunger you’d buy at any store, and use it to clear away the blockage and this wouldn’t cost you anything. But then there are [ … ]
Read more3 Signs of Plumbing Problems Home Buyers Should Look For
When purchasing a new home, many things should be inspected to ensure the property is in fair shape. Along with checking for structural issues, a plumbing inspection should be performed as well. In doing so, here is a list of signs that should not be ignored while executing an inspection. By investing in a careful inspection, [ … ]
Read more4 Signs It’s Time for A New Dishwasher
Any homeowner can attest to the beauty of having a dishwasher in their home. It’s the perfect addition as it permits homeowners to scale back on time spent washing dishes and allowing them to focus on other activities. However, when this great machine begins to lose its vigor and does not perform as it should, it [ … ]
Read moreWhere to Check for Possible Water Leaks in Your Home
Having a water leak in your home is a serious issue. It can cause damage to your property and result in increased costs on your water bill. Both of which, all homeowners want to avoid. Many homeowners are unaware that even a small leak can have an impact on their bill and also their home over [ … ]
Read moreHow to Know If Its Time to Purchase New Pipes
When your plumbing system is working the way it should, it’s easy to take it for granted. You just turn on a faucet or flush the toilet and then forget about it. However, when you have worn out pipes in your home, you can run into trouble. The issues can range from a minor annoyance to [ … ]
Read more6 Best Water Heater Troubleshooting Tips
Any problems with your water heater will show through a variety of symptoms. These signs may include bad odour, discolouration, leaks, or abnormal noises in the unit. However, the most common issue is usually related to the water temperature, which could be either too hot or too cold, but never feels quite right. Over time, the [ … ]
Read more9 Tricks on How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing
During winter, the low temperatures can cause the water inside the pipes to freeze. This creates overwhelming pressure inside the pipe, which causes them to burst. If the homeowner does not turn off the water in time, a burst pipe may lead to severe flooding in the home. You will need to call a professional to [ … ]
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