November 7, 2025
Key Takeaways Why Preventing Pipes from Freezing is Essential When temperatures plunge, one of the biggest threats to your home is frozen pipes. What starts as ice inside a pipe can quickly turn into a major disaster — blocking your water supply, cracking pipes and releasing gallons of water that can cause extensive damage once…
October 20, 2025
Key Takeaways Typical reasons drains get clogged and how to troubleshoot 1. Clogged drainpipes Causes: Over time, soap scum mixes with hair, skin flakes and mineral deposits to create a sticky film on the pipe walls. That buildup gradually narrows the opening, slows drainage and eventually catches larger debris until water backs up. Troubleshooting: Remove…
March 10, 2025
Key Takeaways If you’re seeing spots on your dishes when you pull them out of the dishwasher or your soap doesn’t lather properly, there’s a good chance you have hard water in your home. Sometimes, the signs of hard water will be obvious: you’ll see the telltale scaly white build-up in your sinks and appliances.…
February 7, 2025
Key Takeaways Water hardness is a key characteristic of water quality. While hard water has no serious health effects, soft water is easier on your pipes, appliances, clothes, skin and hair. For these reasons, if the water in your home is naturally hard, you’ll probably want to invest in a water softening solution. What Is…
January 22, 2025
This article explains the benefits of a water softener and will outline the difference between the types of water softener systems.
January 17, 2024
Learn the right steps to take if your plumbing pipes are frozen. In the winter months, homeowners face a number of issues. From snow to cold temperatures, the home is affected in a variety of ways. Plumbing systems in the home can be significantly affected by the colder temperatures. Plumbing pipes have a tendency to freeze in very…
March 3, 2022
Key Takeaways Every homeowner who lives in a cold climate knows the dread of a burst pipe. The damage, the expense of fixing it and the hassle of dealing with insurance claims are enough to give anyone nightmares. Knowing what to do if your pipes burst can help — but taking proactive steps to prevent…
October 18, 2017
Key Takeaways A healthy home starts with healthy plumbing. For Canadian homeowners, that means doing a little routine care to prevent leaks, clogs, frozen pipes and surprise repair bills — especially with our long winters and hard-water areas across the country. The good news is that many essentials are simple and safe to do yourself. While bigger jobs…
April 3, 2017
Many areas contain hard water that can cause issues with your home plumbing and appliances. Find our how a home water softener can fix potential hard water issues. When you become a homeowner, you begin to learn about a variety of new things that you may have never even considered. Take the water you use…