Resources & Articles
Common Problems with Commercial Urinals
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Commerical Plumbing, Drains, How to, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing TipsCommercial urinals can break down, inconveniencing both staff and customers and inhibiting your business from running properly. It’s imperative to schedule a routine maintenance and keep an eye out for plumbing issues. To stay ahead of...
What you need to know about grease trap cleaning
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Commerical Plumbing, Drains, How to, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing TipsGrease, as well as fats and oils, are the major enemies of the drains and garbage disposals of your commercial kitchen....
The Do’s and Don’t of Garbage Disposals
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Drains, Faucets, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing Tips, SinksThe coveted kitchen disposal has grown to be one of the most coveted appliances of the new millennium. Your sink disposal helps keep your kitchen free of foul odour by reducing or often eliminating the food that piles up on the kitchen...
Tips & Tricks to Fixing Low Water Pressure
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Faucets, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing TipsAfter a long, hot day out in the sun, chances are the first thing you do when you get home is run yourself a nice cool shower. However, turning on the faucet only to receive a sad trickle of water out of the shower head can be pretty...
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, DIY, Faucets, How to, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing Tips, Water DamageDrip…drip…drip… A leaky faucet is not only annoying, it can also cost you a lot of money on your utility bills over time. Dripping faucets may seem like an insignificant problem, but it can be a foreshadow to greater problems if left...
Why Pipes Burst (and How to Avoid it!)
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing Tips, Water DamageThere are a number of reasons why a pipe can bust, and as a home owner, you want to make are that you are avoiding a burst pipe at all costs. A bust pipe can be catastrophic in damage to your home, and on your wallet. Let’s review some...
Tips To Prevent Flooding Your Basement
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing Tips, Water DamageMove over boogeyman, the homeowner has a new worst nightmare, and it is much more real. We are talking of course, about a flooded basement. Regardless if your basement is finished or unfinished, a sudden flood can cause devastating...
Home Plumbing Tips To Reduce Your Water Utility Bill
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Drains, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing Tips, Sinks, Toilet Repair, Water DamageIt is not uncommon for homeowners to reach out to us regarding what feels like an abnormally high water bill. If you feel like you are paying too much for water, these tips and tricks can help you determine if you have a leak....
Say Goodbye to Slow Draining Sinks
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Drains, Plumbing Tips, SinksIs your sink slow to drain? Chances are there is an obstruction or build up that is blocking the flow. Luckily, there are many simple ways of improving draining speed and preventing clogs and other common plumbing problems....
Teach Your Kids Safe & Healthy Plumbing Practices
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Plumbing, Plumbing Practices, Plumbing TipsAdults know that flushing large and foreign objects down the toilet is not the best of ideas. But this may not be as obvious to your kids! Perhaps when they were younger you had child locks on the toilet seat but as they get older,...
DIY: Repairing A Running Toilet
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, DIY, Toilet RepairSo you find yourself dealing with a running toilet. Well, the first thing you should do to stop a running toilet is to make sure it bolted to the floor. *break for laughter* In all seriousness, a constant running toilet is probably one...
Retrieving Valuables From a Sink Drain
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Drains, SinksOh shoot, your ring slipped off and went down the sink drain! We are sure everyone has experienced this feeling at least once in their life. Earrings, necklaces, and other valuables hopelessly slipping down the dark abyss of the sink...
Helpful Tips to Prevent Water Damage
Blog Posts, Calgary Plumbing & Drains, Plumbing Tips, Water Damage“Water Damage” - two words you really do not want to hear after an inspection. While heavy rain will make your grass greener and your garden flourish, the same can not be said for your basement if water starts to seep in and...