Keeping your home’s foundations in good condition can be a costly process. The best way to make sure you keep ahead of any problems is to have regular inspections of your foundations and basement, but too often this gets side-lined…
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Month: April 2016
If you’re like most homeowners, you hate the thought of having your Toronto drains cleaned. Not only does it mean spending money, but there’s the inconvenience of having to arrange for a plumber to visit, co-ordinate your schedule and generally…
In most of the freestanding homes in Toronto and Scarborough, sump pump installations are commonplace. The pump protects your home from rising floodwaters by expelling them before they can reach a level at which they do damage. It’s not helpful…
Finally, in a long-awaited and much-needed move, the province is cracking down on those aggressive salespeople who come to your door insisting on doing an inspection of your hot water heater. A recent article in the Toronto Star reports that…
Winter has finally gone and the Spring rains have arrived. The last snow has melted, and at last, you can see the condition of everything that has been hidden for the past few months. This is a good time to…
Have you ever sat in the dentist’s chair and wondered what happens to the wastewater that goes down the drain? Most commercial plumbing is done by professionals, but in the case of medical and dental practices, it’s even more critical….
A rose by any other name.. whether you call it a French drain, a weeping tile or any one of the several other names for it, this is one of the most versatile designs invented for drains. Made popular in…
If you live in one of Toronto’s older homes, there’s a good chance you still have an old-style kitchen sink. You know – the single, stainless steel basin that’s half the size you need, with ancient faucets and a kitchen…
Water damage claims in Toronto have doubled in number during the past decade and now account for 40% of all home insurance claims compared with 20% ten years earlier. This puts them at number 1 on the claims list, displacing…
Spring is here, and with the gradual warm-up in the weather, you can expect to find a number of plumbing problems in a Toronto home. Probably one of the most problematic is leaky pipes in the walls. Whether you live…