11 March A woman calling a plumber while attempting to fix a leak under the kitchen sink

How to Fix a Leak Under Your Kitchen Sink

Posted by PlumbWize

A kitchen sink leaking in your home is a surefire way to waste water and drive up your utility bill. The longer you leave it, the worse it’ll get! Calling a plumber is a smart idea, but while you wait for them to arrive you can also try a few things to minimize the damage or at least contain it. Read More

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26 February A shiny pressure regulator with a reducing valve on a wooden table

How to Adjust Your Water Pressure Regulator

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Water pressure regulators—a.k.a. pressure reducing valves—play a quintessential role in residential plumbing systems. As the name implies, they control the force with which the water flows through your pipe—thus making for a strong or weak flow.   However, if the water pressure in your home becomes too high or too low, you may need to adjust them manually. Read More

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12 February A woman talking to a plumber as they review a clipboard together

7 Important Questions to Ask a Plumber

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If plumbing problems have you feeling helpless, you’re probably reaching for your phone to call a professional. However, with about 10,865 plumbing businesses across Canada, it can be hard to know which of them to trust.  To help narrow your choices, we’re sharing the top questions to ask a plumber to ensure you’re getting quality plumbing services! Read More

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22 January A person manually thawing their frozen sewer pipe

7 Tips to Prevent a Frozen Sewer Line

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It’s not uncommon for freezing winter temperatures to wreak havoc on your home, from your doors and windows to your plumbing and heating systems. However, what you might not know is that your sewer lines are particularly vulnerable during this time. A frozen sewer line can lead to a lack of water circulating in your home and cause some pipes to clog. Read More

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08 January A person removing a substantial amount of wet hair from a tub drain

How to Get Hair Out of a Drain

Posted by PlumbWize

Drains and hair don't mix. Whether a hair clog is in your bathroom sink drain, shower drain, or tub, it can quickly become quite a nuisance. If you’re wondering how to unclog a bathtub drain full of hair or how to remove a hair clog from your bathroom sink, we’ve got you covered in this article. Read More

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