How to Check for Silent Leaks in Your Home
From time to time we receive phone calls from customers who just received a high water bill in the mail but don’t know why. To prevent a not-so-nice surprise like that, here are a few tips to help. To determine if you have a leak happening somewhere in your home, start by observing your water […]
Backwater Valves – Do You Need One?
There is nothing worse than losing personal belongings due to the sewer backing up into your home, not to mention the smell, mess and expense.  Sadly, many homeowners have experienced this firsthand.  During spring runoff and/or rainstorms, an excessive amount of water can enter the sewer system and cause flooding in homes.  Can this be prevented? […]
Caring for Your New Toilet
Some simple straightforward suggestions to extend the life of your toilet and keeping it look like new for years to come. Never use your toilet as a ladder. This may cause damage not only to the toilet, but to the flange that the toilet sits on. (To learn about the flange and other plumbing in […]
How to Care for Your Drains
Next to a leak, a clogged drain is the most common plumbing problem a homeowner faces. Most clogged drains can actually be avoided by following these simple steps: Don’t pour grease down the kitchen sink. Most kitchen sink clogs are due to grease and food particles. Always allow grease to cool and pour it into […]
Clogged Sink: What’s the First Line of Attack?
Imagine this: you are in the middle of washing the dishes after dinner and suddenly the water level in your sink starts rising instead of falling. It doesn’t take long to figure out why. Your drain is clogged! Maybe you don’t need to imagine it because you’re living it and need tips on how to […]
The Green Machine: Saving Money and Water with High-Efficiency Toilets
Is it time to replace that old toilet? Do you want a way to save money and water at the same time? If you do, there are many options available out there. According to Environment Canada, toilets are responsible for 30% of total water usage in a home. New high-efficiency toilets can, on average, […]