BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

If you notice a lot of humidity in your basement, it is important to take action right away - even if you don’t spend any time in your basement. Taking action means not only reducing the amount of humidity in your home, but also determining the...

You likely know all too well that a poorly functioning sink quickly becomes a very big inconvenience. While you may first start pouring drain cleaning products down your sink (this is not recommended as these chemicals actually damage your pipes in...

Here is everything you should know about clogged laundry drains. First of all, if water leaks onto your floor during the draining process, this is more than likely because of a clogged drain. The water used during a laundry cycle enters the...

If your basement is wet and musty due to leaking walls or floors, basement waterproofing is the solution. Without such a solution in place, your home could experience the pitfalls of water damage, from health problems due to mould growth to serious...

Drain flies, which have a fuzzy appearance, can take up residence in your kitchen and bathroom sinks (and also your bathroom walls), feeding on organic matter and sewage in your pipes. While drain flies do not transmit diseases, they may grow in...

The industrial look is making its way into homes more and more, giving a nod to large 19th century factories that were abandoned and turned into purposeful spaces for various creatives. The industrial look incorporates wood, exposed brick and...

Perhaps you’ve encountered a stubborn clog in one of your drains. The plunger wouldn’t do the trick, so you decided to take on the problem yourself as a DIY project, using a plumber’s snake to accomplish the task. All was well until your snake...

If you are unfamiliar with the process of basement waterproofing, allow us to briefly explain it here. In short, it is a solution to a wet and damp basement due to leaky walls, although it offers additional benefits. You can reduce your energy costs...

Although the only thing that should ever go down your kitchen drain is liquid and the only thing that should really go down your toilet drain is toilet paper, the majority of people tend to treat their drains as garbage bins. While this doesn’t...

Everyone loves before and after pictures. Indeed, there is something particularly beautiful about the process of transformation. Here are a few amazing before and after kitchen renovation photos from some of the most popular home makeover shows on...