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10 Awesome Plumbing Hacks
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Calling the pros for every plumbing issue in your home is time-consuming and costly. Now, don’t get us wrong: We love helping our Calgary plumbing customers with problems big and small! But if you’re feeling empowered to DIY your simple plumbing issues, we’re here to help you do that, too. From regular maintenance to clogs … Continued
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Can You Really Unclog A Drain with Cola?
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Clogged drains can get the best of all of us. Mystery odors, backed-up sinks, and non-functioning disposals are definitely near the top of the Worst Things about Homeownership list. Whether it’s a sink or a toilet, we’re always looking for a quick and inexpensive DIY fix. Today, our DIY might involve one of our favourite beverages. No, … Continued
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How to Prevent Burst Pipes
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Know the fastest way to go from “peaceful snowy winter morning” to “what in the bleeping bleep bleep is happening”? Discover a burst pipe. You have to: It can take so much time, energy, and money to repair a frozen or burst pipe. So here’s the best thing to do: Avoid it in the first place. … Continued
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Why Is My Toilet Running All The Time?
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Nothing is worse than having someone use the toilet and within minutes of them flushing it’s clear that annoying running sound isn’t going to stop. This is a constant source of frustration as it’s a sound that’s hard to ignore. That means someone has to get up and “jiggle the handle” to hopefully get the … Continued
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How To Effectively Turn Off Water Heater
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When you turn on your water heater, you expect hot water to flow out of it. That’s what it’s designed for. But if you’ve ever turned on your water heater and gotten cold or lukewarm water instead, you know that something isn’t right. And maybe it’s not just a problem with your water heater—maybe it’s … Continued
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Why Trees Break Sewers
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Trees are the most beautiful and majestic of all nature’s creations—a gift to our world that we should treasure. They give us oxygen and make the world look pretty. But they can also be pretty inconvenient when they break your sewer pipes. A tree that breaks a sewer pipe can cause a lot of damage, … Continued
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Why Is My Yard Soggy?
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Nothing is more disturbing than stepping out onto your lush green lawn to find yourself standing ankle-deep in water. When this occurs it is a sure sign something is wrong with your plumbing. Here are some of the reasons your yard might be soggy and what to do about it. Find the Source First things … Continued
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Dishwasher Not Draining? This Should Help
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How can an appliance that is supposed to be so convenient be so frustrating? That’s probably what our clients in Calgary are thinking when they call us because their dishwasher isn’t draining. If you’ve already taken the step of running your dishwasher a second time, just in case it got cut off during the drain … Continued
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What’s That Smell Coming From My Garburator?
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When it’s time to eat and you walk into the kitchen, it is awfully unappetizing to be greeted by a bad smell from the garburator. How can you remove this smell for your own comfort, or quickly before guests arrive? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to get rid of the gross smell … Continued
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Tips to Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing
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When a cold winter’s night is approaching, it is a wise idea to consider if you should do something to prevent your pipes from freezing. While you might go many winters without getting a frozen pipe, a single burst will be enough to make you cautious every winter after. Pipe bursts from freezing are major … Continued
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Why Is My Tankless Water Heater Not Hot?
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During the winter season, a nice hot shower is a perfect cure to a long cold day. There’s nothing worse than when you go to take that shower and find the water is cold. Tankless water heaters are meant to heat water quickly, so you don’t face issues like running out of hot water. What does … Continued
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Spring is FINALLY Here! Time For Air Conditioning Maintenance
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Spring is FINALLY here! The weather has been unpredictable, to say the least, but that first glorious hot day of summer reminds us that it’s time for a tune-up of that air conditioner. An air conditioner’s filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for it to function effectively and efficiently throughout the years. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady … Continued
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