BROTHERS PLUMBING BLOG

On average, every Canadian uses a total of 300 litres of water each day, making our consumption among the most in the world. Comparatively, households in France use roughly 150 litres per person every day. Putting in an effort to conserve water...

Floods can cause costly damage to your home; you may lose a lot of sentimental items. While floods can certainly be devastating, the good news is that they can be entirely prevented or at least have their damaging potential reduced by simply taking...

Those who live in high-rises or apartment buildings may experience more plumbing problems than those who live in houses due to the cumulative burden that is placed on the plumbing system. While those who live in high-rises should follow similar...

On average, most water heaters last between 10 and 15 years before they need to be replaced. Once parts inside of the water heater begin to corrode or the water heater experiences a buildup of minerals, it may begin to wear down and need to be...

When it comes to keeping your pipes in good working order and preventing bursting pipes (and repair costs) due to cold weather, winterizing your home’s plumbing is the way to go. By this, we mean taking steps to protect your plumbing from the...

If you’re on the market for a new toilet, you may be contemplating whether to choose a low flush toilet or a regular flow toilet. In the mid 90s, low flow toilets landed on the market due to water conservation laws. They soon earned a poor...

Did you know that even a small faucet leak could be wasting hundreds of gallons of water in as little as a year? That is precisely why it is so important to ensure that your facets are in in good working order. While most faucets will last a decade...

The majority of the plumbing problems that you will experience are largely preventable and simply due to user error. With a little caution, you can avoid the mistakes that lead to expensive plumbing repairs, some of which can even ruin your plumbing...

You may be surprised to learn that the majority of costly plumbing repairs can be prevented entirely. All that is required is a little plumbing maintenance. Routine plumbing maintenance tasks include cleaning the drains in your shower, being on the...

A home’s plumbing system is perhaps one of its most important parts. However, it is not uncommon for homeowners to mistreat their plumbing systems without realizing it, causing unnecessary damage and thus setting them up for a lot of problems and...