Summer is in full swing, and we are all enjoying more time outside. That means more landscaping, more time in the pool, and more other activities that will make use of your outdoor plumbing fixtures. As with indoor plumbing issues, outdoor plumbing issues can end up costing you a lot of money on your water bills due to wasted water, result in a lot of damage to your property and be expensive to repair. Here are a few examples of the top 3 outdoor plumbing issues and what steps you can take. ...

If you have a cat, you probably know how annoying it can be to clean the litter box regularly. It can be tempting to take that dirty litter and dump it in the toilet to make the unpleasant job a bit easier, but should you? Even if your cat litter says it’s flushable, there are good reasons not to do so. You might be thinking that flushable cat litter is much more environmentally friendly than the traditional alternative; however, the harm flushable litter can cause to your plumbing&mdas...

Rust stains can be caused by a number of things; rusty pipes, damage to your pipes from construction, sediment in your water, a rusty water heater, a break in your water main or a problem with the water source be it municipal or private well. And they are particularly unpleasant in your toilet.  Where is it coming from? Rust stains in toilets can occur due to a variety of reasons. Factors such as old plumbing systems and mineral-rich water can all contribute to these stubborn stai...

Plumbing services are an essential part of every household and they can often be a costly challenge for seniors on a budget. To help seniors get their repair services done in a more affordable and easy way, we provide seniors a 10% discount. This 10% discount is applicable on all our plumbing services that include the installation, repair and upgrade of fixtures and appliances. Now you can get a discount off all of our professional plumbing services, routine maintenance, emergency repairs or ...

Are you getting ready to introduce the comfort and relaxation of a hot tub into your life? Installing a hot tub at home can be a big undertaking. While some hot tubs are “plug and play” models that don’t require much in the way of plumbing, others are a bit more complicated and really should be managed by professionals. Let’s look at few of those steps as an overview to the process to help guide you. Make sure you have all the right parts A functioning hot tub requir...

Watering your green space with a hose not only takes tons of time, it can also waste water. If you’re looking to keep your lawn and garden in the best possible shape without worrying about watering at the right time during the day, a home irrigation or sprinkler system might be a smart idea. Key factors like preference and budget play a big role, and each sprinkler system comes with its own unique set of advantages. The three main types of systems you can choose from are spray, drip and...

The warmer weather is here and it’s time to think about getting your cottage, lake house or other vacation home ready for the just around the corner relaxing summer days. First, however, you have to de-winterize your property if you’ve been away for the winter. Often, this is only a matter of reversing the actions you took to winterize the property before the cold weather seasons arrived. Here are all the steps you need to take to de-winterize your cottage correctly. Turn electri...

Interested in renovating the plumbing in your bathroom, kitchen or any other part of your home? Before you can begin any work towards improving your property, you need the right permits to ensure compliance with Ontario’s Building Code Act. Failing to pull permits could cause a wide range of problems down the line—from voiding your homeowners’ insurance to making it more difficult to sell your home later on. Here are some things to know about municipal requirements for...

Plumbing it’s all the same. Right? Not so, while many of the principles and skills needed are similar, there is a big difference on the commercial side. Commercial plumbers work with water supply and wastewater drainage systems for a variety of businesses, public spaces, building complexes, and high rises...much more demanding and sophisticated work than residential plumbing.  Commercial plumbers are also responsible for the regular service maintenance and repair of these systems....

Your water heater is one of the essential parts of your household’s comfort system. Showering, washing clothes, bathing, and cleaning dishes aren’t possible if your water heater can’t keep up. If your water heater isn’t working or starting to act up, it’s important to respond quickly and troubleshoot the problem.  Water heater problems can take all forms. Sometimes it’s a general lack of hot water—you run out just a few minutes into your shower....