BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

A French drain goes by many different names. It is also called a rubble drain, rock drain, land drain or subsoil drain, to name only a few. You have may heard of a French drain before, but what exactly is it? What is it used for? Could your home...

Many of us do not think twice about rinsing even the most benign things, like salad dressing, down the sink. However, not only are we potentially clogging our sinks, septic tanks and causing expensive repairs in the process, but we are also...

Just like your lawn or garden, your plumbing system also needs regular maintenance to ensure that small problems don’t become a costly headache. Regular plumbing maintenance will also allow you to keep your plumbing system running in peak...

Adding a new bathroom to your home can dramatically increase the value of your home. A full bathroom could potentially increase its value by 20%, while adding even a half-bath could increase it by up to 10.5%. However, there are many aspects to...

There are a number of plumbing upgrades that you can take on to improve your home’s value. Keep in mind that there are many upgrades that do not add value to your home and in some cases could even reduce the value of your home. However, here are...

If you are experiencing a wet basement, waterproofing your home will help to resolve the problem as well as prevent further damage from happening in the future. In general, there are three methods that are used to waterproof basements. Keep in mind...

Low water pressure is generally a problem when multiple fixtures in the home are turned on at once, such as the garden hose and the kitchen sink. Low water pressure is certainly an inconvenience and can make simple tasks much more timely, meaning...

Proper drainage is essential to ensuring that you don’t experience water damage either inside your home or out. If water collects somewhere on your property, it could seep into your basement and cause a variety of problems, including mold growth...

On average, every Canadian uses a total of 300 litres of water each day, making our consumption among the most in the world. Comparatively, households in France use roughly 150 litres per person every day. Putting in an effort to conserve water...

Floods can cause costly damage to your home; you may lose a lot of sentimental items. While floods can certainly be devastating, the good news is that they can be entirely prevented or at least have their damaging potential reduced by simply taking...