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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]