Every homeowner has to deal with leak detection at some point. Whether it’s because you have old, leaky pipes, broken drains or damp closets, it’s essential that you find and repair the water leaks before they cause lasting damage. Now there’s a hot (literally!) new way to detect leaks using thermal or infrared imaging, which … Read more
Last week we wrote about preventing sink plumbing problems during Fall. With Winter rapidly moving in, here are some additional steps you can take to winterize your residential plumbing ahead of the cold weather. A bit of effort now will help you to prevent costly problems from occurring when you need them least. If you’re … Read more
Just imagine. It’s chilly December and you’ve overslept. You have a 9 am meeting and there’s just enough time to take a quick shower and grab coffee on your way to the office. You turn on the faucet with one hand while brushing your teeth with the other. Yikes! No hot water! What now? This … Read more
For many people, bathtubs play a significant role in their lives. From spending quiet evenings soaking in a tub of bubbles with a good book to watching children playing with toys during their daily wash down, your bath is an important part of your home. Over time the bath surface starts to deteriorate, aided by … Read more
Two Ontario hot water heater installers were charged with more than 400 counts of fraud this past week, according to GuelphMercury.com and CP24. A provincial investigation by the Consumer Services Ministry found that Mr Tankless Inc and Ontario Ensource Inc had signed contracts with customers for the installation of water heaters and other appliances, and … Read more
Often, the first noticeable sign of a problem with your hot water heater is that the water is no longer heating up. That’s pretty inconvenient, however, if it happens at 6 am on a Toronto winter morning when you have an 8 am meeting lined up! The good news is you can inspect your water … Read more
Buying toilet paper is something we do without thinking. We choose our brand based on price, previous experience or press hype. Advertising ranges from cuddly golden retriever puppies running amok with toilet rolls, to cartoon bears who “can’t pass inspection with white bits stuck” to their tail ends. One thing few consumers consider when choosing … Read more
In the hectic humidity of Toronto’s summers, keeping yourself, your family and your pets hydrated is important to prevent heat exhaustion. But what kind of water should you be drinking, and how do you know the water installation in your home is pure enough to drink? The City of Toronto maintains its water supply is … Read more
It’s summer, and you’re hot. Everyone and everything is hot, even the dog. Fortunately, dogs don’t sweat, but you do – and so does your toilet tank. Ever wondered why your toilet tank develops so much condensation on the outside that it drips down to make a puddle on the bathroom floor? Your Toronto plumbers … Read more
Remodeling of a bathroom or kitchen gives homeowners one of the highest returns on investment for renovations and is a sure-fire way to increase the value of your home. Get rid of your old, outdated wall tiles, replace the toilet with a modern, environmentally-friendly version and fit a romantic bathtub for two with spa jets … Read more
The hot water heater installed in your home should be sized correctly to supply the quantities of hot water you need for the number of people for which the dwelling is designed. However, in many of the older GTA homes, the hot water heaters don’t deliver enough for all the residents, and this can be … Read more