A small number of Toronto homes have still not complied with the City’s directive on mandatory downspout disconnection. Homeowners cite various reasons for not doing so including the financial [...]
Most homes built in Toronto in the past decade or so routinely get a backwater valve installation at the time of building. Older homes, however, may need to be retrofitted—a fact about which [...]
We’re almost into October and Fall is officially here. Although weather experts predict a warm and dry season for most of Canada, it’s still a good time to review your household maintenance [...]
Water leaks are an expensive plumbing problem to have. If your utility bill is suddenly sky-high, while the composition of your household remains the same and you haven’t recently filled a [...]
When you upgrade a Toronto water installation, most homeowners find that it ends up costing more than they expect. This is usually due to the need to do additional work at the time. Whether your [...]
Canada’s immigration system overhaul now in progress aims at attracting new Canadians who fit better into the system than those who have been coming in recent years. With qualified professionals [...]
Keeping your toilet bowl clean is a vital way to avoid the need for plumbing repairs. Toronto households typically use chemicals to clean and sanitize the bowl, and a toilet brush is a must for [...]
Fall’s on its way (or it will be in a couple of weeks), and with it comes all the joys of the season so many Torontonians love the most. The slight chill in the air that gives you a chance to [...]
The City’s old houses are quaint and picturesque, but they can be a nightmare for plumbers in Toronto. The old-fashioned fixtures and fittings are often very hardy and have lasted well beyond [...]
Tired of your old bathroom and the bland white walls, outdated fittings, and basic fixtures? It’s a good time to remodel now and get everything done ahead of cooler weather. But what can you [...]
