Hiring a plumber is easy, right? You just pick up the phone and call one of the many plumbers in Toronto who are listed in the online directories, the Yellow Pages, or wherever. It’s not that simple, however; as with every other type of contractor, some plumbers are “more equal” than others. When it comes … Read more
Winter 2012 is almost here, and Torontonians know it could be a long, cold one. We also know what a pleasure it is to come in from outdoors and take a hot bath or shower, thawing out all the chilly nerve-endings in our body. Most GTA hot water heaters are located in the basement, which … Read more
Last week we wrote about preventing sink plumbing problems during Fall. With Winter rapidly moving in, here are some additional steps you can take to winterize your residential plumbing ahead of the cold weather. A bit of effort now will help you to prevent costly problems from occurring when you need them least. If you’re … Read more
Fall has arrived in the northern hemisphere, and in Toronto that means a profusion of glorious colors as the leaves turn from green to red and gold. What’s slightly less intriguing for the homeowner, however, is the problems caused by those leaves when they drop into the drainage system. The backup they cause in the … Read more