What is the difference between an industrial plumber and a residential plumber? How could plumbing be any different really, between an individual house and an office building? When you think about it, they both have pipes carrying water to and from certain places, so how different could it really be? There’s a surprisingly large difference … Read more
If you’re environmentally conscious like most Torontonians, you’ll want to make sure your home is as green as possible. Here are our tips for ensuring that you reduce your footprint wherever possible by choosing smart residential plumbing solutions. If you aren’t sure what’s possible and what’s not, consult with your local Toronto plumber to find … Read more
Tankless hot water heater installations have been all the rage in residential plumbing ever since they hit the market a few years ago. They were initially reported to offer tremendous savings in energy, which sounded great from both an environmental and a cost viewpoint. The reality might not be quite the same, however, so we … 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
Water damage claims in Toronto have doubled in number during the past decade and now account for 40% of all home insurance claims compared with 20% ten years earlier. This puts them at number 1 on the claims list, displacing fire which has been pushed down to 37%. All this has caused insurance premiums to … Read more
If you’re relatively handy around the home, or you live in an apartment and don’t want to keep bothering the supervisor to resolve minor residential plumbing problems, you probably want to be able to do basic chores such as unblock a toilet or clear a minor clog in the drain. To do this successfully, you … Read more
While Torontonians are busy enjoying what has so far been a mild winter, many homeowners are planning home renovations in spring. If you’re in this category, you’ll probably need to start sourcing contractors soon for the various aspects of your project, and a qualified plumber is an important one. Hiring a plumber in Toronto is … Read more
When the City of Toronto kicked off its water meter upgrade program in May 2010, the plan was to install around 465,000 new meters over the next six-year period. The meters were mandatory, free and would mean residents no longer had to let city staff into their homes to read them. The upgrade was planned … Read more
It’s that time of year when many homeowners close up and go to warmer climes for a sun-filled vacation away from the Toronto cold. We board our pets, turn off the heat and lock the door as we head out. The last thing we think about is our residential plumbing system! It will still be … Read more
Do you have a blocked drain, leaking toilet or other plumbing issues that isn’t serious enough to warrant calling out – and paying – a plumber, but is enough of an irritation to make you want to resolve it? We’ll do our best to answer your most common plumbing questions in a series of posts, … Read more
Last week we wrote about preventing sink plumbing problems during Fall. With Winter rapidly moving in, here are some additional steps you can take to winterize your residential plumbing ahead of the cold weather. A bit of effort now will help you to prevent costly problems from occurring when you need them least. If you’re … Read more