BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

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...

With so many sizes and styles of faucets on the market today, it can be difficult to figure out which one to get. Here are some things to consider before you make your purchase so that you make the most of your purchase. Repaired vs. ReplacedIn...

In order to prevent flooding, it is important to try to unclog your toilet as soon as you notice that it's clogged. If for whatever reason you don’t have a plunger on hand, you can unclog your toilet with several different different household...

According to Natural Resources Canada, heating accounts for 60 percent of a household’s total energy output, which has a vast effect on the state of one’s finances. It makes sense that Canadians are on the lookout for how to save money when it...

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...