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Guide to Plumbing Changes with Condo Renovations

Quick Guide to Plumbing Changes with Condo Renovations

Renovating a condo comes with its own set of unique challenges, especially when it involves plumbing. You might be wondering if you’re even allowed to make such changes. This guide provides essential information on plumbing and co…

Frozen Pipe in Winter snow

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes: Top Tips from Experts

Have you ever come home from work one day to find your bathroom or kitchen flooded? Dealing with this kind of mess is stressful, especially when insurance companies are involved. When this happens in winter, it usually means that a pipe has f…

Close up of Storm Drain - How do Sewer Systems Work?

How do Sewer Systems Work?

It’s all gotta go somewhere. If you’ve ever wondered how sewer systems work, you’re not alone. Many are curious about how waste is handled in our region, and we’re here to demystify the process. WHAT IS SEWAGE? Se…

Close up of water flooding on the floor of living room - What Do I Do with Water and Mould in My Home? Q&A With Bryan Baeumler

What Do I Do with Water and Mould in My Home? Q&A With Bryan Baeumler

With summer upon us, rain for many across the country, and cottage season in full-swing, Bryan addresses a few questions relating to mould issues in a cottage and leaky chimney flashing. Question 1 Hi, Bryan. My cottage has a mould problem.…

Bryan Baeumler – Venting bathrooms, stopping leaks, sloping drains

Hi, Bryan. We bought a 1-1/2-storey, post-war home in East York, flipped, about 18 months ago. The flippers put in a three-piece bathroom at the top of the stairs. There is no window and the fan is controlled by the light switch. The towels don…

The Importance of Testing Your Pool Water

The acidity of the water is tested and measured on a scale of 0 to 14. PH below 7.0 indicates acidity and a PH of 8.0 or higher indicates the water is basic or alkaline. Water where the PH levels get too low, becoming acidic causes harm to swimmers…