How to Clear a Clogged Drain Yourself (sometimes!)
Every homeowner experiences a clogged drain at some point, and it’s usually at the least convenient time. Whether it’s your kitchen sink, bathroom basin or the guest shower, you’ll need to [...]
Every homeowner experiences a clogged drain at some point, and it’s usually at the least convenient time. Whether it’s your kitchen sink, bathroom basin or the guest shower, you’ll need to [...]
Toronto is famous for the freezing rain we get when it warms up during winter. It feels better than snow and ice, but it’s not necessarily all that good for your home. We get it when super-cooled [...]
We’re so concerned these days with germs and bacteria above ground that we use disinfectant hand cleaners, soaps, household cleaning products, and even dishwashing liquids. We clean our [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The holidays are almost here, and the last thing you want is a blocked kitchen drain when you have guests over for Christmas dinner. Not only is it inconvenient if you can’t use the sink, but it [...]
Have you noticed a musty smell in the cabinet beneath your kitchen sink? Is there warping or discoloration of the floor or shelving, or signs of moisture or mildew anywhere? As problematic as the [...]
We keep hearing that it’s not safe to use “harsh” chemicals for drain cleaning, but there’s little clear intelligence available on what constitutes a harsh chemical. When you have a clogged [...]