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
Know thy pipes: that’s the first commandment of plumbing. A plumbing system is nice and reliable, out of sight and out of mind behind the walls. When there’s a problem, you don’t often know about it until it’s too late. It’s important to keep things running smoothly and proper plumbing maintenance helps things stay clear. … Read more
The leaves have turned and as the weather grows colder, the wet winter season begins. It’s time to start weatherproofing your house for the inevitable rain and snow. You’ve checked your windows and you’ve made sure any weather strips are ready to seal out the cold, but what about the dampness? A leaky basement is … Read more
When you’re renting a condo, knowing who’s responsible for specific repairs and tasks (landlord or tenant) can be confusing and downright frustrating. Most people in today’s society aren’t aware of the rights of tenants and landlords, nor are they familiar with areas of the law dealing with property maintenance. One of the biggest “gray areas” … Read more
To buy or not to buy, that is the question. Trying to figure out whether to buy or rent a water heater can be a difficult and confusing process. The first step in any big decision involving Toronto residential plumbing is always to do your research. So you’ve taken to the internet, googled “renting vs … Read more
Figuring out what’s wrong with your sump pump might be a bit difficult, especially if you’re not even entirely sure what a sump pump is. It’s a pump in your basement that’s situated in a pit, which pumps out built-up water to protect your home from being flooded. In Toronto, flooding is such a common … Read more
When you’re renovating your kitchen and starting from scratch, you have a lot of different choices to make. What kind of counters? What cupboards? One of the decisions you’ll have to make is what kind of sink will you pick. Now, you may be one of the people who didn’t even realize there were other … Read more
Queue the dramatic music, a flash of lightning and a scream—the nightmare of house hunting begins. It really can be a nightmare when you’re house hunting. Everyone knows someone who bought a house that was a total disaster, or you’ve seen Money Pit. The only way to turn this into your ideal dream: preparation. Doing … Read more
Flooding! We’ve all experienced this infuriating spring and summer event. It’s especially common in places like Toronto. Old houses and old buildings often mean springtime flooding, along with post-rainstorm flooding. It can sometimes make you wonder if you need to start gathering two of every type of animal and building an Ark! In some homes, … Read more
Whether you’re selling your home or just making improvements that you and your family can enjoy, don’t overlook the bathroom or even having a new powder room installed. Doing so increases the resale value of your home by around 50% of your expenditure. If you opt for installing a new powder room, however, remember you’re … Read more
Remember that time you went downstairs to the basement, found puddled water and didn’t worry about the cost? We don’t either! As a homeowner, you worry often about this or that breaking down in your house, resulting in expensive repair costs. Flooding and plumbing bills are no different. They are expensive and the money you’ll … Read more