As the weather turns from hot to the cool crispness of fall, it’s time to begin preparing your home for the coming winter. There are some jobs that are just ideal for doing in the fall before it becomes too cold and the ground begins to freeze. Drain cleaning is one of these essential fall … Read more
A small number of Toronto homes have still not complied with the City’s directive on mandatory downspout disconnection. Homeowners cite various reasons for not doing so including the financial cost, but the major argument is that they simply don’t see the point. It’s generally viewed as yet another attempt on behalf of the municipal authorities … Read more
Toronto’s record for environmental health is pretty good, with a sustainability plan that was approved back in 2000 for a clean, green and healthy city. The plan is implemented by an environmental task force made up of representatives from government, business, education, and agencies across the GTA. One of the vital factors in the plan … Read more
The issue of mandatory downspout disconnection has given rise to a scam currently operating in Toronto. Scammers are knocking on doors and using high-pressure sales tactics to “sell” residents their disconnection services, on the pretext that they are not in compliance with the change in the law. The City has recently issued a statement that … Read more