BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

With the rise of social media, online tutorials and internet video, it’s easy to find guidance and advice to walk you through DIY projects around your home. Many homeowners opt to take care of maintenance and repair issues themselves rather than...

A smooth running, flawless plumbing system is a joy. It means that you have access to clean and sufficient water when you need it, and the waste water exits your home unobstructed with no clogs or blockages. This is how it should be, considering...

One of the biggest modern conveniences we have today is our advanced plumbing system. We often take it for granted, but having water when and how we want it has not always been as easy as it is now. It is hard for us to imagine a life where we...

As the dreaded winter approaches in Ontario, new plumbing issues are bound to arise. Here are some of the most common plumbing problems you are likely to encounter in the winter season and what simple steps you can take to avoid them. Many people...

With more people staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, your house’s plumbing system is being used more every day by all your household members. The problem with the overactivity in water usage in your home is that at any given time,...

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 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...

Does your shower have ultra-high water pressure? If so, it could be destroying your home’s plumbing system! The problem with high water pressure is that many people think it’s a good thing. However, overly pressurized water can cause a great...

Unlike building Ikea furniture or installing new curtain hardware in your home, plumbing is one job best left to the professionals at Brothers Plumbing. DIY—do it yourself—plumbing projects can go south pretty quickly. If you get even one step...