Winters in Toronto can get mighty cold. While the residents of the city are used to the cold weather, the freezing temperatures can cause all sorts of problems for our homes and businesses. As the temperatures drop, one of the most serious problems that Toronto homes face is the potential for frozen pipes. In the … 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
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
With winter far from over, we can expect another cold snap or three to hit us before it starts to warm up. Plumbers in Toronto have been very busy handling the fallout after the ice-storm and the subsequent power outage, and are likely to be busy for some time to come. Meanwhile, another Arctic blast … Read more
With another winter on our doorsteps, it’s time to consider what still needs to be done around your home ahead of the long, cold season. Bear in mind that with holidays coming up it might be harder to find time to have Toronto plumbing repairs done, so it’s good to make sure you’re ready for … Read more
We’re into March and that means spring isn’t far away. And if the winter was anything to go by, we may well get a “normalized” spring – which means lots and lots of rain. It’s also traditionally the time to spring clean your home, and it follows that you might as well do some basic … Read more
Here’s our latest post on common plumbing questions. We try to address relevant issues, and nothing seems more relevant that preparation for the big freeze given that the Arctic seems to have arrived in Toronto. What’s more, we’re likely to get this kind of weather on and off for the next four to six weeks, … 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
Winter 2012 is almost here, and Torontonians know it could be a long, cold one. We also know what a pleasure it is to come in from outdoors and take a hot bath or shower, thawing out all the chilly nerve-endings in our body. Most GTA hot water heaters are located in the basement, which … 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