If you’re relatively handy around the home, or you live in an apartment and don’t want to keep bothering the supervisor to resolve minor residential plumbing problems, you probably want to be able to do basic chores such as unblock…
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Month: August 2012
We’re into March and that means spring isn’t far away. And if the winter was anything to go by, we may well get a “normalized” spring – which means lots and lots of rain. It’s also traditionally the time to…
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of plumbers in Toronto. At least, they call themselves plumbers but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are qualified. And homeowners contract them to do specialized work, pay them good money and then wonder what…
Replacing sump pumps isn’t the most difficult thing to do. However, you should purchase a new one before your old one gives out, leaving you high and not very dry. The best time to replace a broken sump pump is…
The bathroom is no longer just a place to get clean. Comfort has become a primary aspect of daily bathing and to achieve this, your bathroom needs to have the right fittings and fixtures. Finding the bathtub you want takes…
With summer on its way, it’s a good time to start planning any home renovations you want in place by the time the weather warms up. Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms in the house to renovate, and…
Finding qualified contractors is challenging for every homeowner. When you have an emergency of any description, it’s difficult to refrain from calling the first company listed that promises to resolve your problem. That’s not advisable when you’re dealing with plumbers,…
Global warming! It’s certainly taking a toll on Toronto, with record-breaking January highs again this week. At 14 C, Wednesday was the warmest January day since 1956 when it only reaches 9 C! But what does this mean for Toronto…
Here’s our latest post on common plumbing questions. We try to address relevant issues, and nothing seems more relevant that preparation for the big freeze given that the Arctic seems to have arrived in Toronto. What’s more, we’re likely to…
While Torontonians are busy enjoying what has so far been a mild winter, many homeowners are planning home renovations in spring. If you’re in this category, you’ll probably need to start sourcing contractors soon for the various aspects of your…