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26 September A professional plumber fixing a slow draining sink

How to Fix a Slow Draining Sink

Posted by Zak and Jay

The sight of water pooling in your sink, reluctant to disappear down the drain, is a frustration many Ontario homeowners know all too well. While professional plumbers are equipped to handle these issues swiftly, there's significant value in learning how to address the problem yourself. Knowing how to fix a slow draining sink can save you money and time. Read More

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12 September A frozen pipe

A Homeowner’s Guide to Frozen Pipes

Posted by Zak and Jay

Winter is upon us, and Ontario homeowners know that freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on water pipes. If you’ve turned on your faucet to find only a trickle or nothing coming out, you may face one of the most common winter plumbing problems: frozen pipes in the house. Read More

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25 March An old sump pump in the process of getting replaced

How to Test a Sump Pump

Posted by Zak and Jay

After a long winter, you’re likely excited about the spring and summer weather—but is your sump pump sharing that excitement, too? You won’t know if yours is ready for the serious storms of these warmer seasons unless you check it yourself. If you don’t, you run the risk of serious basement flooding when the calendar flips and the weather turns nasty. Read More

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11 March A woman calling a plumber while attempting to fix a leak under the kitchen sink

How to Fix a Leak Under Your Kitchen Sink

Posted by Zak and Jay

A kitchen sink leaking in your home is a surefire way to waste water and drive up your utility bill. The longer you leave it, the worse it’ll get! Calling a plumber is a smart idea, but while you wait for them to arrive you can also try a few things to minimize the damage or at least contain it. Read More

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26 February A shiny pressure regulator with a reducing valve on a wooden table

How to Adjust Your Water Pressure Regulator

Posted by Zak and Jay

Water pressure regulators—a.k.a. pressure reducing valves—play a quintessential role in residential plumbing systems. As the name implies, they control the force with which the water flows through your pipe—thus making for a strong or weak flow.   However, if the water pressure in your home becomes too high or too low, you may need to adjust them manually. Read More

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