Ah… the Canadian Winter…
So far it’s been a roller coaster ride when it comes to our weather this winter. First warm and sunny, then a little snow, then lots of snow, then windy & cold, freezing cold, and then bone-chilling, don’t wanna go outside cold! The kind of cold where your breath freezes in the air. And sadly, […]
It’s That Time of Year Again!
Yes, it’s fall again. Time to prepare for winter and to prevent what is our most common winter plumbing service call from happening to your family – frozen outside taps. It certainly never hurts to review how to correctly turn off those outside taps, or hose bibs as they are called, to prevent freezing or worse… […]
Keeping Hallowe’en Safe for Everyone
Hallowe’en is one of the most fun times of the year for kids (& many adults!). Here are 7 “trick or treat” tips to keep everyone safe: 1. Remind children to walk, not run, across the street and to watch carefully for cars turning or reversing out of driveways. 2. If not with parents, be […]
NOW we get summer weather!
Who would have thought that a heat warning would be issued in Southern Ontario on the first day of fall?! Especially after the wet summer we had! Yet here it is. Expected to reach temperatures in the 40’s with humidity this coming weekend. You will want to keep cool and hydrated the next couple of […]
The Summer of 2017
The summer of 2017 won’t soon be forgotten by many of us. During our cold, wet spring we patiently waited for summer to arrive. We anticipated enjoying long, hot summer day activities. But Mother Nature had something else in mind. Rain. And lots of it. In one night alone on June 23, 110mm of rain […]
It’s Spring!
Ahh.. spring! No more snow (we hope!), warmer weather, longer days and happy birds. We all feel rejuvenated and look forward to those long, hot, beautiful summer days. But with the warmer days of spring also come the rains. Now is the time to service your septic or check your sump pump before the rains come, not […]
Don’t flush your money away
Are you literally flushing money down the toilet? On average, toilets make up approximately 30% of a home’s water usage. And that doesn’t count any toilets that are leaking or running on. While you’re reading this, about 20% of all toilets in homes are silently leaking, costing homeowners money. Do you have a toilet that runs on, flushes on […]
Trendy DIY Plumbing Decor
Plumbing Decor? I know, plumbing is not what you think of when shopping for home décor but your local store’s plumbing department has a lot to offer. You can design and create your own unique art and functional items that will be the envy of everyone entering your home. Here are just a few ideas: […]
Drought and Your Well Water
First we had a difficult spring with ice storms and snowstorms and now we’re being hit with hot, dry weather. Sure, at first it was great… endless sunny days, easy to plan outdoor activities, but enough is enough. We need rain! So far, this is the hottest and driest spring/summer since 1959 and if it […]
To Pump or Not to Pump…
Your septic system is your own personal sewage treatment plant. It is also a living ecosystem. Sadly not many people know how a septic system really works or how to care for it. They think of it as simply as an underground holding tank that makes their waste disappear, and when it doesn’t, they call a […]
