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If you’re a homeowner, a water leak can be a major headache. Often a leak can sneak in and if not detected and repaired can cause significant damage to your home. Here are a few signs of a leak to watch out for: Low Water Pressure There is less of a rush of water when you turn on your faucet or shower and the water is trickling out instead. There may be a leak before the water is reaching the fixture. Damaged Ceilings and Walls Moisture from a leak can cause stains to appear on your...

Unsure of when the right time is to replace your hot water heater? Maybe you recently moved and don’t really know how old the existing unit is?? The hot water heater is the unsung hero of your home’s plumbing system. You use it every day and when it stops working, you’ll notice right away. Here are the top signs that it is time to consider replacing it: Running out of hot water. One of the most obvious reasons to get a new hot water heater is a lack of warm water. T...

Household plumbing systems often develop problems that need fixing. Some minor drips and blockages might be DIY work but the majority of issues require a professional plumber. It’s tempting to find a “handyman” who gets things done on the cheap. A licensed, professional plumber does a lot more than just replacing a washer on that leaky tap. Let’s take a look at a few examples of why a licensed plumber is the right choice. Proper diagnosis of the problem Safety Per...

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...

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....

A running toilet isn’t just annoying — it can also waste a significant amount of water and increase your water bill. Fortunately, many running toilet issues can be easily resolved by identifying and fixing the root cause of the problem.  Let’s start with the basics of the toilet itself. The modern toilet is a simple and efficient appliance. While there have been some important toilet innovations made within the past century or so, the basic parts have remained surprisi...

Clogged drains are a reality sooner or later in your home. It’s not all bad news, often you can troubleshoot the issues and prevent them from happening in the first place. Most bathroom or laundry room clogs are a result of dirt, hair and skin flakes combined with the soap scum in the drain and on the walls of the pipes. This accumulates over time and clogs the drain. In the kitchen there is grease, oil and food particles added to the mix, increasing the likelihood of a clog.  Whe...