Plumbing costs can be a nightmare, but there are ways to minimize them if you’re careful. Having the right knowledge and information is vital, but few plumbers will take the time to tell you how to avoid having to call…
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When you’re doing a homebuilding or remodeling project in Scarborough plumbers are high on your list of must-haves. Not just any plumbers, however—you want reliable, respected companies who have a good reputation. Regardless of whether your project is commercial or…
Health is on the mind of every Torontonian these days, and we’re assailed with images and information almost everywhere we go. One of the big debates in our City continues to be the purity of the water, with one camp…
We’re mid-way through Fall, and although it’s been a great Indian summer so far it’s high time a Toronto homeowner starts thinking about winterizing. With around two months left to Christmas, there’s little time to lose—especially if you’re planning to…
Electronic methods of leak detection are popular in Toronto, mainly because they are non-invasive and cause far less damage than the traditional form using a jackhammer to dig up half your property. When you find yourself dealing with pooling water,…
Keeping your home ship-shape isn’t only important for your family’s safety and enjoyment—it’s also necessary for the protection of your investment. Allowing chores to mount up can cause problems to compound, resulting in the need to spend significant time and…
A finished basement can make a huge difference to the resale value of your home, as well as providing you with an extension of your living space. If you’re going to do any home renovations in Toronto, you have around…
It’s been a tough winter, with the ice-storm, the power outage, and weeks of ridiculously cold temperatures that wouldn’t go away. We never know what the weather is going to throw at us next, and it could be heavy rains…
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…
It’s not always easy to identify water leaks. Often, the only sign that you might have a leaky basement is the smell of mildew that pervades the room at the bottom of the stairs. When that happens, you need to…
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,…
When your hot water heater starts delivering luke-warm water for your daily shower, it’s time to call your nearest Toronto plumbers to determine the reason for it. In some cases, it may be possible to repair the problem, while in…