BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

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...

Most homeowners take for granted how well their drains do their job. Unfortunately, how well your drains are draining water is an area of most homes that are only noticed when something is going wrong. But why wait until it gets to that point? To...

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...

Few people might know what a main sewer line is: pipes that help transport wastewater from your home to the sewer mains that run underground. Beyond this, most people give little thought to this until a major problem arises, such as a blockage. This...

Winter in Canada is the true test of the durability of your home, especially your pipes. Unfortunately, the pipes in your home can freeze in cold weather. This can leave you with no water (hot or otherwise), or it could cause your pipes to burst,...

Are you suffering from clogged and stinky pipes in your home? Have you run out of solutions and don’t know what to do next? Try hydro-jetting! Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scrub sewer pipes and drains. In some cases, the water...

There’s never a good time for a plumbing emergency, especially in a big city like Toronto where time stands still for no one. If you require an emergency plumbing, be sure to call a professional. While there are plenty of DIY home upgrade hacks,...

Renovating a house is a big job. It’s both exciting and stressful, but when the task is complete, it’s always well worth the effort. At Brothers Plumbing, we hear plenty of Toronto home renovation success stories from our clients. Many of these...

Keeping the water flowing in your home or business is important. However, there are times when property owners have to deal with water issues like flooding or sewage backup. No one likes to deal with the damage, the mess, or the cost of water...