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4 Ways to Pet-Proof Your Plumbing
Whether it is chewing on exposed pipes or clogging drains with fur and mud after a bath, pets and their needs can put a strain on your plumbing system. Here are four tips you should follow to pet-proof your home’s plumbing to avoid plumbing issues, as well as protect your pets. How to Pet-Proof Your…
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Should You Use Chemical Drain Cleaners?
When you realize you have a blocked drain, the first question you will ask yourself is whether you should call professional drain cleaners or use chemical drain cleaners? It is tempting to rather choose the chemical drain cleaner because it seems easier and less expensive than calling a professional. However, you may not realize that…
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Is Your Plumbing Ready for the Holidays?
Whether you’re just entertaining for the evening or have a house full of guests for several days, your bathrooms are going to get busy over Christmas. To ensure a Merry Christmas without any plumbing emergencies, we suggest paying extra attention to certain areas of your plumbing before your guests arrive for the holidays. The Toilet…
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Avoid Blocked Drains with Preventative Drain Care
Why go through the trouble of figuring out how to clear your clogged drain when you can avoid them altogether? The chance of a serious clog developing in your plumbing drops when you take a little more care and a few proactive steps each year. The Formation of a Clog The first sign of a…
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What Not to Put Down the Garbage Disposal
It’s that time of the year when you are expecting family over and planning to prepare great feasts. In all the hustle and bustle it can be easy to forget about your plumbing and start to use your garbage disposal as a second kitchen bin. However, throwing some items into the garbage disposal can cause…
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Going On Vacation? Don’t Forget About Your Plumbing
Are you busy planning an end of year getaway for you and your family? Here are two things to add to your pre-vacation to-do list: Shut Down Your Hot Water Heater A traditional tank water heater that runs on electricity or natural gas, will be among the highest energy consuming appliances in your home. Shutting…
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6 Common Reasons Your Toilet is Clogged
Unintentionally clogging the toilet or discovering the toilet is clogged is one of the more embarrassing plumbing mishaps. Some clogs may take a few minutes of vigorous plunging and others might need you to call in a professional. However, toilet clogs can be almost completely avoided when we take preventative measures. What is…
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Is there Rust in my Water?
Is the colour and taste of the water from your tap suddenly different? Depending on the age of your pipes and water heater, or the age of the pipes of the public water supply, the cause could be rust. Before calling the plumber, you can conduct a DIY test to determine whether it is rust,…
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6 Ways to Temporarily Patch a Leaking Pipe
A burst pipe, no matter the size, can begin to flood a home in no time. Therefore, in such a situation there is no time to lose. Flooding can cause considerable damage to the interior of your home, so it is advised you have a quick solution to manage the water damage until a plumber…
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