One of the absolute worst things that can happen to your home or business is a sewage flood. These occur when sewage comes back up through your pipes and floods your basement, bathrooms, and other rooms. It’s extremely dangerous and disgusting, which is why devices have been created to stop this from happening. Many homes … Read more
One of the scariest things that can happen to a homeowner is heading down the stairs and discovering a wet basement. Toronto residents are, unfortunately, encountering this problem more and more frequently. Between the ice storms, heavy rains, high winds, and rapid snow melting, homes in Toronto have been working overtime trying to stay dry. … Read more
Homeowners tend to think they’re at least amateur plumbers and, in many instances, they’re correct. You’re kind of a plumber when you fix that leaky faucet, or even when you unclog a sink. But you aren’t a plumber when it comes to keeping your Scarborough home up to code. If you are planning any sort … Read more
When it comes to installing a Scarborough sump pump in your home, before calling your local Scarborough plumbers, you might want to learn about the various options to choose from. The best pump for you will depend on what you need it for. Take a look at these two different types of sump pumps, and learn … Read more
Finding the right Scarborough plumbing service can be frustrating. There are a lot of choices and if it’s your first time dealing with a plumber, it can be overwhelming. Just like any other service, there are a handful of key areas to look at. When it comes to plumbing repairs, there are 4 areas you … Read more
Plumbing repairs are an unfortunate necessity of life, and one we seldom think of budgeting for. Luckily, there are several programs to help you deal with unexpected costs, and some of these offer tax credit options for certain repairs. Preparing your home for (or your parents’) senior years is one of them, simply because the … Read more
The bathroom can be a difficult room for many seniors. Getting in or out of the tub or shower might seem like an easy task, but bathtubs can be painfully low or the sides can be too high for someone to easily lift their leg and step in. That’s why, if you’re planning to age … Read more
There are many things in life that can be put off until the last minute without dire consequences, but foundation repair is not one of them. All structures need a strong, secure foundation in order to continue to stand and be stable. Your home is no different. Your home always requires a strong foundation in … Read more
So you’ve heard about drain pipelining and have decided that it’s time to get a further understanding of what your options are and how you could benefit from it. Perhaps your plumber has mentioned it or someone you know is upgrading their plumbing system and mentioned it. There’s a lot to know about cured-in-place lining … Read more
There are few things as important to home ownership than basement waterproofing. In Scarborough, this is especially true because of the heavy rains and temperature changes that occur in the area. If you own a home in Scarborough, then you need to seek professional basement waterproofing advice from licensed Scarborough plumbers. Without it, you could … Read more
How long has your hot water heater been working away? 15 years? 20? It just might be time to start thinking about getting a new one. If it’s been a while since you replaced it, you may be surprised by how many choices you have now! Why does it matter what kind of hot water … Read more
Crawl spaces: they can be the ocean of lost treasure for young minds, or they can be the dark, scary place under your house filled with crawling things. Or, this summer you could take your leaky basement crawl space and turn it into useful real estate! There’s no reason that you shouldn’t turn your crawl … Read more