BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

Fixing a faucet may seem easy for an enthusiastic DIYer homeowner. However, while many common faucet problems require straightforward fixes, it’s often faster and easier to call a plumber. If you still want to repair the faucet, here’s...

Spring has sprung, meaning warmer days, flowers, spring cleaning, and… plumbing problems? The fact is that winter is tough on plumbing, making spring maintenance essential. Follow our Spring Plumbing Maintenance Checklist to keep your plumbing...

It can feel immensely rewarding to successfully tackle a plumbing problem at home. Whether it’s a leaky faucet or running toilet, if you have a DIY spirit, minor fixes may feel like your time to shine. Unfortunately, do-it-yourself plumbing often...

As the temperatures drop, most of us end up spending more time inside. While we’re happily enjoying the warmth of home, however, the cold can still make our lives difficult. Winter plumbing woes are a serious obstacle during the colder months. One...

There’s no emergency quite like a plumbing emergency. As your workplace begins to flood, panic inevitably sets in. However, you need to act quickly. What you do next has massive consequences for your building.  In an emergency, you...

A leaky faucet isn’t just annoying, it can also increase your utility bills. You end up paying extra for wasted water, and it’s entirely preventable. Fortunately, a leaky faucet can be avoided with these 11 top tips. Just as the parts...

When your home experiences a plumbing disaster, the first step is to get help from professional plumbing services in Scarborough. However, with so many plumbing services in your area, which one should you choose? At Brothers Plumbing, we know that...

Here’s a fun fact: Approximately 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water, which makes our planet a very watery place. When you factor in all the freshwater lakes, rivers, and oceans in the world, having the convenience of running...

The majority of people take showers because they’re quick, and when you have to go to work, a shower can wake you up immediately in the morning. What about baths, though? Before the modern shower was invented, baths emerged in the early 3rd...

When you’re taking a shower and discover water slowly seeping above your ankles, that’s a red flag indicating your shower isn’t draining correctly. This might seem like a minor problem at first, but in a day or two, that slow draining may stop...