Plumbing Tips & Advice

You step into the shower and turn on the taps…yikes! The water isn’t just hot but steaming, despite your tank being set to a moderate temperature. Is this because your hot water tank is overheating? Is there a way to fix it? These tips will help ensu

Water freezing in your home’s pipes can be both costly and messy, especially when it occurs unexpectedly. The best advice? Be ready for cold weather before it happens. Here's some advice to help you avoid frozen pipes during winter's nastiest weather

A hot water radiator system is an effective and generally low-maintenance way to provide warmth and comfort in your home. Bleeding, or releasing unwanted air from a radiator, can help increase the overall efficiency of your hot water heating system.

A clogged main drain can cause a variety of problems for the plumbing in your home. How much will it cost to repair a clogged main drain? This YP Smart Tip provides a detailed cost breakdown, including factors that will influence the total cost

A clogged shower drain is a common problem, and one that can usually be fixed fairly quickly, particularly if you bring in a plumber to deal with it. How much will it cost to repair or replace your shower drain? Read this YP Smart Tip to find out all

Leaky pipes are a common plumbing problem, and one that will often require the help of a professional plumber. Wondering how much pipes cost? What you'll have to pay for pipe repair? This YP Smart Tip gives you the details.

Wondering how much a clogged kitchen sink repair costs? We break down the details including the labour and materials elements of repairing a clogged kitchen drain.

While it may not be the main cost of a kitchen renovation, plumbing costs need to be factored into any kitchen renovation budget. This tip will help you understand how much the plumbing for a kitchen remodel costs.

Need to know how much it costs to replace a water heater in Canada? This tip breaks down the factors influencing water heater replacement costs, so you can prepare for this big expense.

How much does a bathroom renovation cost? What't the cost to install a bathtub, bathroom faucet or shower faucet? Read this tip to find out more, including various cost factors.

How much does it cost to install a sump pump in Canada? The cost to replace a sump pump depends, among other things, on the type of sump pump.

We all know that it makes sense for the environment and your wallet to conserve water where you can in your home. Here are four smart ways to reduce your household water consumption.

From water leaks and mould to problems with termites, underlying issues in your home sweet home can grow worse and become damaging if you aren’t paying attention. This overview discusses some common problems you may encounter while offering some solu

Whether you’re replacing a leaky faucet or updating your kitchen or bathroom décor, removing an old faucet and installing a new one is not difficult. These instructions deal with replacing kitchen faucets with one tap, but the replacing of individual

Tired of that leaky old shower base and itching to install a new, watertight one? Shower base installation is a fairly straightforward DIY plumbing project that will help improve the function and appeal of your bathroom. Here’s how to install a showe

While a major leak is best left to a professional plumber, repairing minor leaks is well within the average DIYer’s capabilities. Learn how to prevent a leak from springing in the first place by creating a watertight threaded seal. Both pipe dope and

A thermostatic mixer can be installed in the hot water heater itself or on a specific plumbing fixture, such as through a shower valve. Here are four key steps to understanding and installing a thermostatic valve in a hot water heater.