BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

Welcome to your “smart” kitchen. You have the smart oven that you can set the cooking time from your smartphone. Then there’s the smart refrigerator, which tells you when your poultry is about to expire. Now all you need is a smart faucet to...

A water tank is a vast reservoir of water typically located inside a home used for holding and heating water. Presently, there are several options available on the market. However, the two most common designs that many consider are tankless and tank...

Many property owners find pleasure in utilizing their outdoor spaces during the summer. Whether it is their backyard, patio, or front yard, taking advantage of exterior living spaces is necessary during warmer months. Outdoor activities such as BBQs...

It can become tiresome to wipe the water off the floor constantly when your dishwasher is leaking. Pools of water on your kitchen floor can be dangerous because someone could slip and get hurt. Water on the floor can also cause mould underneath,...

If you are in the process of upgrading or switching your plumbing system, you will come across the option of using either metal or plastic piping. You may wonder what the pros and cons of each method are, and what’s better suited for you and your...

One of the most startling things to see as a homeowner is rusty, brown water coming out of your faucets or shower. Imagine being under the showerhead, enjoying the cool, refreshing water, only to open your eyes and see a cloudy, discoloured stream...

Your bathroom is likely one of the most popular rooms in your home. Aside from the kitchen, it is often the bathroom that gets the most use in a home. It also sees the most plumbing action, from the toilet flushes to the bathtub to the sink. Water...

Canadians across the country look forward to the summer months. The last thing you want to have to deal with is plumbing problems as the cold winter freeze starts to unthaw. While most homeowners worry over frozen pipes in the winter, summer too can...

Clogged drains can be a headache. When the water stops draining in your system, it is natural to want to fix the problem quickly. Buying and using chemical drain cleaners has become a popular remedy to the situation. However, some chemical drain...

If your system uses hard water, you know what a nuisance it can be. It causes white, chalky buildup on your sinks and tubs. Hard water also has minerals like calcium, which prevent soap from dissolving in the water. This can leave marks on your...