What are Enzyme Drain Cleaners? Everyone knows Drano, but have you ever heard of Enzyme Drain Cleaners? Unlike harsh chemical drain cleaners, enzyme drain cleaners work in a way that is safe for your plumbing system, family and pets, and the environment. Instead of using harsh chemicals like bleach or alkalines, it contains bacteria and…
Hydro Jetting vs Drain Snaking Hydro Jetting vs Snaking: Your home drain system is cleverly designed to remove waste from your home using little more than gravity. Most of the time, it works smoothly and reliably without any effort – a marvel of our time. But every once in a while, you may encounter slow…
With a steady decline in working plumbers in Ottawa, and across the country, many young people should be asking themselves a question: should I become a plumber? Plumbing isn’t for everyone, and few children dream of growing up to be a plumber. It can be difficult, heavy, exhausting, dirty, gross, repetitive, and upsetting at times. But, all jobs have cons. So… What are the benefits of becoming a plumber?
DIY Plumbing Let’s face it. Skilled labour isn’t cheap. A lot of the time, when somebody needs a plumber, they’re not having a great day, to begin with. Whether it’s an overflowing toilet or a leak repair, nobody looks forward to receiving the invoice. It’s even worse if you’ve heard that Darrel down the street…
Is Your Kitchen Faucet The Dirtiest, Germiest Thing In The House? We usually associate faucets with cleaning and washing. Washing your hands is a great way to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria, right? But can washing your hands be doing more harm than good? Viruses like Covid-19 can survive on stainless steel surfaces…
During the spring melt, it’s common for Canadian homes to flood. Every year, countless homes will deal with water damage and pay thousands of dollars in damages and repairs. Many of these homeowners have sump pumps and feel safe, not realizing that they’re in for an unpleasant surprise. But if they have a sump pump, how do their homes flood?
Winter is coming, and it’s approaching fast! Forgetting about winterizing your home and plumbing system can lead to discomfort and a lot of avoidable costs!
Mold is an ever-present organism outdoors. It plays a vital role in decomposing leaves and other matter. It’s only when it grows indoors that mold becomes a problem. While scientists estimate that there are over 100,000 species of mold microorganisms, only black mold is said to be dangerous. That however, doesn’t mean you should be comfortable living with mold in your house.
It is a bit scary how often we get calls with people inquiring about how their gas water heaters work. The reason it’s scary is because when one is working with boiling hot water and gas the risk of scalding oneself and/or an explosion is present. It is clear to us at times that some of our callers really don’t understand how their heater works and truly requires a licensed professional to pay a visit and explain things for safety reasons.
From pop culture to technology, the western world is known for having a huge influence on the rest of the planet. However, while most of the civilized world has adopted the bidet as their toilet of choice, the trend has yet to catch on in Canada. This is surprising because the bidet is revolutionizing the way we use the toilet. No more need for toilet paper!
