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Is Your Plumbing Trying to Tell You Something?

What’s that weird noise? Do you hear gurgling or bubbling sounds? Do you smell something absolutely awful in the bathroom? Your plumbing system may be talking to you!   A plumbing system often shows signs of possible problems.   Slower drains take forever to empty the shower and they make […]

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What’s so bad about liquid drain cleaners?

The drain’s clogged again! What are you going to do? You’ve tried everything, but nothing’s working. So you give up and go buy a liquid drain cleaner, right? WRONG! This is a bad choice for the following reasons: – The possible harmful effects it can have on your pipes. Some […]

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Do Trees Grow in Pipes?

The beauty of the trees in Toronto’s gorgeous neighborhoods provides a covering of shade for people strolling in the streets to enjoy. They are lovely to look at and they house little critters and birds. Their roots might not be the most thrilling thing about them though.   Tree roots […]

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Is Something Leaking?

  Is there mold or mildew building up around the tub? Stains, sags or bubbles in the ceiling or on the wall? Is there a musty smell in the bathroom all the time?   If so, these may be signs that you’ve got a plumbing leak somewhere! You may not […]

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Replacing your hot water heater

Life expectancy of good quality water heaters is about 10 years but if properly maintained that lifespan can be increased. Mineral buildups or internal corrosion are what generally causes them to deteriorate. Maintaining your water heater often can eliminate many of these issues but sometimes they just out life their […]

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Frozen Pipes in Ottawa

Freezing can be a pretty common problem for homes in Ottawa. When pipes freeze, they restrict running water and this prevents you from doing your normal everyday tasks like cooking, taking a shower etc. Secondly, when water freezes it expands and in a pipe with no room for expansion, it […]

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Things That Clog Drains

When it comes to clogged drains in Ottawa, there are numerous things that can contribute and cause plumbing problems. Basically, just about anything that can fit down a drain can clog it. There are a few things that seem to clog drains more commonly than anything else. Here’s a list […]

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Spring Plumbing

Most people in Ottawa look forward to the spring season, with the exception of those who suffer from sinuses and allergies maybe. Although your plumbing may have survived the winter, spring comes with its own set of potential repairs as well. Here are a few things to keep in mind […]

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Fixing a Bad Smell from Your Plumbing

Sometimes it’s easy to put off getting some issues fixed around the house but a bad smell from your drains, toilet or other plumbing is hard to ignore. Here are some of the common odors we encounter around the home and how to deal with them: Toilet Odor Generally when […]

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