You want to remodel your kitchen or add another bathroom in time for summer, and now’s a good time of year to start planning it. Your budget is limited, however, and you really don’t want to spend more than you have to—especially not on labor. So it’s tempting to go with the handyman down the … Read more
If you’re environmentally conscious like most Torontonians, you’ll want to make sure your home is as green as possible. Here are our tips for ensuring that you reduce your footprint wherever possible by choosing smart residential plumbing solutions. If you aren’t sure what’s possible and what’s not, consult with your local Toronto plumber to find … Read more
When the time comes that you decide to install that second bathroom or a powder room in your Toronto home, it’s tempting to just pop out to Home Depot or Rona and pick up whatever toilet is on the specials rack. That’s not necessarily a good idea though, as homeowners have found on more than … Read more
With winter far from over, we can expect another cold snap or three to hit us before it starts to warm up. Plumbers in Toronto have been very busy handling the fallout after the ice-storm and the subsequent power outage, and are likely to be busy for some time to come. Meanwhile, another Arctic blast … Read more
Few Torontonians will forget Christmas 2013 in a hurry. The ice storm came up with about 12 hours warning, and many were still out enjoying holiday parties the night it happened. By midnight, it was coming down and by morning, we knew we were in trouble. Over the next few days, many homes were without … Read more
“‘Tis the season to be jolly” tra-la-la-la-la… That’s all very well, but when you have a house full of guests and you develop toilet problems it’s really difficult to stay jolly. Here are some of the things that can happen in a busy household during the festivities, and ways you can avoid them. And if … Read more
Homeownership is like a car; if you overlook one thing, something else goes wrong. Your garden can cause a number of issues that impact your Toronto home, particularly the plumbing. How’s that, you ask? The garden is outdoors and the plumbing is mostly indoors. That’s just it – mostly, not all. Your plumbing infrastructure begins … Read more
With the recent historic floods experienced across the GTA, Toronto plumbers have had their hands full with basement flooding and related problems. One of the issues that’s taken priority with city councils is the storm water system, and in Mississauga councillors recently approved a new “storm water fee” that is expected to bring in up … Read more
Torontonians have had a rough year, weather-wise. First, there were the heavy snows of February and March which hung around far into April; then there was the “storm of the century” in July, and now we have unseasonably cold weather with the first snow during late Fall. The weather gods have gone crazy, clearly. And … Read more
There are lots of reasons why you might want to schedule a professional inspection for your home by a qualified Toronto plumbers. Whether you suspect that you have problems in the pipes, are buying or selling a home or simply following best practices by having an annual check-up, your residential plumbing inspection involves a number … Read more
The cost of plumbing repairs in Toronto can differ substantially from costs in places such as Barrie, Oakville, and Pickering. It’s not always a rip-off, however; we’ve listed several ways to get a fair price on any plumbing work you need to be done in the GTA. Establish a Relationship The best way to ensure … Read more
With another winter on our doorsteps, it’s time to consider what still needs to be done around your home ahead of the long, cold season. Bear in mind that with holidays coming up it might be harder to find time to have Toronto plumbing repairs done, so it’s good to make sure you’re ready for … Read more