April showers bring May flowers—and leaves and garden debris. Clogged drains are a common household issue everyone encounters at some point in their life. You need to know what causes your Toronto drains to clog up and what to do if something does plug it up. Here are the most common causes we have calls … Read more
Toilets: they are one of man’s greatest inventions, taking our unwanted waste and disposing of it with minimal thought and effort on our part. They aren’t exactly the hottest topic though unless they are clogged and giving you problems. This means only a select few people think about toilets regularly, along lines such as: “how … Read more
There are so many different types of drainage systems in Toronto it can be difficult to figure out which is best for you. The first step is to do your research and learn all that you can about all the different products out there. Understanding what each drainage system is, how they work and what … Read more
A faulty drain installation can cause unspeakable amounts of frustration and damage. If your drain is incorrectly installed, you can have water leaking in some very inconvenient places and sustain a fair amount of damage. In addition, you could also end up with a ridiculously high water bill! There are different ways to investigate a … Read more
Weather is one of the most uncontrollable causes of the need for drain repair in Toronto, and nothing beats a good El Nino year for the inconvenience. No, we aren’t talking about the fruity Hispanic beverage—we’re referring to the periodic weather pattern that brings warming of parts of the Pacific Ocean every few years. Why … Read more
Directional drilling sounds like something used strictly for commercial projects, and not exactly what you’d expect to hear coming from your plumber. However, directional drilling is the “laparoscopic surgery” of plumbing repairs. It is less invasive than traditional trenching, which is the equivalent to open-heart surgery. Like open-heart surgery, trenching leaves a large, visible opening … Read more
In the world of foundation repair, there are a lot of things that could threaten or destroy a foundation. As a homeowner, you’re concerned with keeping up on maintenance to ensure that nothing goes wrong but the truth is, stuff happens. It can be anything from the soil shifting underneath your house in which you … Read more
Drip, drip, drip goes the (increasingly annoying) leaky faucet in the middle of the night. Each little plop sends your nerves twitching. The slow but steady leak eats away at the money in your wallet, with every drip costing you. A leaky faucet can be absolutely infuriating and surprisingly costly! There are a few reasons … Read more
Toronto is a wonderful place for lots of great things. With the old buildings, it has a beauty that is strictly unique to Toronto. The problem, however, is that the infrastructure is old, the homes are old and as a result, water damage is a battle that Toronto homeowners are warring against all year round. … Read more
Having a home is a wonderful thing, but it can sometimes be a lot of work. In Toronto, where there are a lot of older homes and large condo buildings with complex plumbing systems, a number of plumbing issues can arise. It’s important to take care of your home, and keeping up on plumbing repairs … Read more
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 city. Residents in some areas ended up without power for up to 9 days. Others experienced flooding as soon as the … Read more
The foundation of your home is arguably the most important part of your house. It is often the base from which you build your life. On this foundation, you have created a home, shared memories, or are about to when you look into purchasing a house. Drought is a factor that can impact your home’s … Read more