As a thriving business metropolis, Toronto property owners are constantly under pressure to upgrade commercial premises to keep them viable for tenants. That results in the ongoing remodeling you can see taking place almost everywhere you look, as offices and retail spaces undergo regular renovations to remain competitive. Generally, this type of project includes things … Read more
With spring rains just a few weeks ahead, this is a good time to check on your Scarborough backwater valve to make sure it’s ready (and able) to work hard. In the event of the sudden heavy downpour, we are almost certain to get at some point, your risk for a sewer backup increases exponentially … Read more
This could be a cold winter for Torontonians. All the predictions are that we might have a difficult time, although it’s going to take a lot to beat last year’s ice storm and power outage. Either way, your home could benefit from some winter plumbing tips, which can save you a ton of money in … Read more
So you’ve been eyeing your friend’s new rain shower head for a while, and you’ve decided it’s time to install one of your own. Having a rain shower is a great experience, with gentle droplets that wash over your whole body. The showerheads have a wider diameter, which ranges from 6 to 8 inches across, … Read more
With the uptick in home renovations expected this year, bathroom remodeling is slated to be a busy activity for 2015. And whenever there’s a busy marketplace for a product or service, there are some people who are going to be ripped off. Make sure you aren’t one of them, by following these tips for getting … Read more
It’s cold. Maybe not as much as last winter, but chilly enough by January standards. And the last thing you need just about now is a plumbing problem. Murphy’s law being what it is, that’s exactly why you’re likely to get one. The question is, how ready are you to handle it? Do you have … Read more
No matter how often it happens, every year when the temperatures plummet below freezing in Toronto, plumbing contractors get a flood (pun intended) of calls to come out and attend to kitchen sink plumbing. The reason? Homeowners get hit regularly with frozen water pipes, which result in cracks and water damage if left unrepaired. With … Read more
Blocked sewer lines can happen to anyone, anytime. And when they do, it’s difficult to know what could have caused them without opening up the drains, which can be a messy and expensive process. To avoid the need to call out a plumber to perform drain repair in Etobicoke, you can keep an eye on … Read more
There comes a time in the life of every home—and homeowner—when you need to change things up a bit. And all indications are that 2015 will be the year of the bathroom, in much the same way that 2014 saw kitchens go through a major metamorphosis. With a range of exciting fashions to choose from, … Read more
When you hire a plumber in Toronto, you might be wondering whether he (or she) is qualified to do the job they’re employed for. So we thought it might be interesting for you to read what a plumber goes through to become qualified in Ontario. It will not only give you peace of mind when … Read more
Every winter, Toronto homeowners incur thousands of dollars in damages from basement flooding. Instead of waiting until it happens and then looking for a cheap plumber in Toronto to clean up the mess, take steps now to prevent it from happening. It won’t just save you the drama of a flood and the heartache of … Read more
Life’s full of surprises. Some are good, others—well, not so much. Like when it’s holiday season and suddenly your hot water heater decides to die. Or burst. Or whatever. Or your foundations begin to leak and before you know it, basement flooding is the name of the game. At times like that, you call the … Read more