When you embark on a home renovation project, finding the right contractors to do the various stages of the work is critically important. It’s not always a good idea to go for a “one-stop-shop” [...]
No, it isn’t Halloween yet, and neither have we lost our collective minds. We’re thinking of what happened to some Toronto homeowners in December 2013 when a doozy of an ice storm struck the [...]
There are few things more frustrating than trying to take a shower in a pathetic trickle of water. Fortunately, you can figure out how to increase water pressure once you know what the cause of [...]
Having a sump pump installation is almost essential for Toronto homes, but it remains one of the “most forgotten” systems in the house. It’s common to hear of homeowners forgetting to check or [...]
Spring is finally here (well, almost) and with it comes the expectation of those famous April showers. Long before you can enjoy the May flowers, though, you’re likely to be dealing with flooded [...]
Every year, Toronto homeowners are plagued by wet basement problems. It’s a fact of property ownership in the GTA that sooner or later, you’re going to have to waterproof your basement and [...]
After last winter’s huge insurance claims due mainly to the ice storm that hit over the holidays, Toronto homeowners are getting slammed by their insurance companies in a big way. From updated [...]
Whenever you shower you wonder where all the hair came from, right? Well, it’s no secret where it’s going to—it’s going down your bathroom drain. And that can only lead to a clogged, smelly exit [...]
As a thriving business metropolis, Toronto property owners are constantly under pressure to upgrade commercial premises to keep them viable for tenants. That results in the ongoing remodeling you [...]
With spring rains just a few weeks ahead, this is a good time to check on your Scarborough backwater valve to make sure it’s ready (and able) to work hard. In the event of the sudden heavy [...]
