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
In May 2010 the City of Toronto launched its new water meter upgrade program, which targeted almost half a million homes for installation during the following few years. The deadline for enforcement of a new bylaw on this issue came and went on 1 July 2014, and homeowners who haven’t yet made the change face … Read more
We’ve spoken several times about installing the necessary equipment to protect your home from rising floodwaters, particularly in Toronto’s rainy seasons. But no amount of expenditure on quality installations will help you unless the equipment is in good working order, which makes processes such as backwater valve maintenance vital for your peace of mind. Here … Read more
With the basement flooding problems that exist in Toronto, homeowners need to use a range of options to try and reduce their risk. Backwater valve installation is just one of the ways in which you can do so. Backwater valves stop wastewater from flowing back into your home from the sewer and stormwater drains. In … Read more
Life in Toronto has its benefits and disadvantages. We have milder winters than most of Canada. “Toronto the Good” has little in the way of crime, and our economy is one of the best in the country. A downside to living here, however – apart from the bedbug infestation – is the old homes and … Read more
With summer rains hitting the GTA hard over the past couple of months, residents in Toronto have been hard hit by floods. In particular, people living in freestanding houses in the east are fuming over the problems they have experienced with basement flooding in Scarborough. On July 22, a thunderstorm brought almost 90 millimeters of … Read more
We’ve all been there! That stunning oak tree in your yard has been growing for 40 years, and while it has been adding beauty and shade to your garden, it has also been aiming directly for your main drainage system. Tree roots simply love drains and sewers; they are filled with water and ready-made fertilizer, … 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
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
The rainy season has arrived in Toronto, with heavy downpours this past weekend and yet another “special weather statement” for thunderstorms across the GTA this week. As always, this brings with it concerns of basement flooding, although the nightmare that faced Union Station officials and Toronto plumbers on Friday was unprecedented. The difference between regular … Read more
Spring has arrived in the GTA, and although April was not as wet as it usually is, we can still expect some rainy days over the next couple of months. It’s all good because everything is growing and we know summer is almost here. It’s also the time to look out for basement flooding, however, … Read more