Plumbing Blog

Can you imagine life without a working garburator? It’s the smallest of luxuries, easy to take for granted, and it impacts our life in the kitchen in ways we often don’t even realize. Certainly, cleaning up after a big meal would be a lot tougher, or at least a lot messier, without a garburator. As such, it’s worth your time to do whatever you can to extend the life of your unit. No garburator lasts forever—eventually, you will have to replace it—but there are a few simple things you can do to make sure that day doesn’t come around for a long time.

What about the areas of your home where you just don’t go very often? The crawlspace is a great example. Not all homes have crawlspaces, of course, but many do, and most crawlspace areas house all manner of pipes, and potentially whole-house water filters, as well. This can be one of the most significant areas of your home, from a plumbing standpoint, yet it’s also somewhere you’re not going to be spending much time—so if a problem arises, you may not know it immediately, or until the damage has become fairly extreme.

Before you undertake a bathroom remodeling project, though—whether you’re hiring a remodeling company or doing it on your own—there are a few questions you should pause to consider.

You’ve probably seen articles on the Internet offering tips for summertime water conservation. Everybody knows that the summer season tends to require a lot of water use, and a lot of water waste—especially for those with large lawns and gardens. What’s talked about less is the need for water conservation during the winter months. Though it’s less talked about, it’s no less important: Cold weather brings its own drains on your effective water use, and learning to be conservative with your household water can save you big on your utility bills.

Chilly weather is moving in, and before too much longer families across Canada and the United States will be enjoying various holiday festivities and family gatherings. More likely than not, you’re going to be having some guests in your home over the next few months, and it’s important that you have everything in order to serve them and make them feel at home. This includes the garburator.

Most homeowners eventually arrive at the moment when a new toilet is needed. A toilet is not meant to last forever, and eventually the wear and tear of everyday use catches up with it; toilets that have leaks or other major problems can sometimes be repaired, but more often than not replacement is the way to go. Moreover, a new toilet can provide greater water conservation, greater comfort, and more aesthetic appeal.