Advice
Practical guidance from the people who do the work.
How to stop your pipes freezing this Ontario winter
Five things every GTA homeowner should do before the first deep freeze — and the one mistake that splits more pipes than anything else.
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Why your drain keeps clogging (even after snaking)
If the same drain blocks every few weeks, snaking is treating the symptom. Here is what is actually happening inside the pipe.
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When to repair and when to replace a water heater
Age, rust colour and where the leak is coming from tell you almost everything. A simple decision guide.
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Backwater valves and basement flooding rebates in the GTA
Several GTA municipalities subsidise backwater valve installation. What they cover, and how to qualify.
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Get a sewer camera inspection before you buy
A standard home inspection does not look inside your drains. For the price of a nice dinner, you can avoid a five-figure surprise.
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Hard water in the GTA: what it costs you
Scale shortens the life of every appliance that touches water. How to tell if treatment is actually worth it for your home.
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