Plumbing

Famous physicist and philosopher Albert Einstein once wrote a letter to a magazine declaring that if he could be a young man again, he’d try to become a plumber, not a scientist. Source Read on to find a few more interesting facts from the plumbing world. Meanwhile, to contact a 24-hour plumber in Calgary, who can immediately fix an…

Any plumbing issue to do with a toilet is bad news. It can be particularly frustrating in households that primarily use one bathroom. If you’re faced with a toilet that won’t flush, however, count yourself lucky. It’s a common issue that’s easy to fix in most cases, and it can be done without the help…

It goes without saying that engaging in ongoing home repairs can extend components of your home’s lifespan and save you money at the same time. However, when do you know if a component is salvageable, or if repairs even make financial sense? For many of your home’s plumbing components, age is a factor, but there…

For Calgary, AB plumbers, getting permits from the city for work is second nature. But did you know that even if you are thinking of tackling some home renovation tasks all on your own, or maybe even looking for a plumbing career, you need to get a permit? To obtain a permit, you apply through the…

One plumbing problem that every homeowner should be concerned about is water leaks. Even a dripping pipe, if left undetected for a long period of time, can cause vast amounts of water damage. Depending on how much water escapes, the cost of conducting repairs can go through the roof, and the price of your water bill…

Plumbing normally works without issues, and with complete reliability for decades. That’s because the technology behind it is simple, well-understood, and the workmanship and materials used for plumbing are built to last. But that doesn’t mean that plumbing will last forever, or always work at peak levels of efficiency. Things can and do go wrong…

With all the many items you need to accomplish with spring cleaning, it may seem like a bit of a hassle to deal with your outdoor plumbing. Rest assured though that this time well spent. Much like with your indoor plumbing, proactive maintenance makes your system more reliable and more efficient, which is going to…

It’s hard to cover all your bases as a homeowner, which can create a lot of stress. You’ve got to stay on top of repairs, keep costs down and protect your home best you can from potential damage. You can help alleviate some of that stress and cut operating costs by doing preventative maintenance. A…

Drought, pollution from fires and the devastation of the city infrastructure due to flooding a few years ago has caused the water bills of Calgary, AB residents to escalate higher than ever. Thankfully, there are some simple ways that you can lower the cost of your water bill substantially through retrofitting and fixing leaking faucets…

Western Canada gets some of the worst, most brutal winters in the country, and while Calgary can still enjoy the occasional chinook to bring some warmth in, that doesn’t mean things are easy. With winter coming, most homeowners should start thinking about preparing their residences for the winter, and this checklist should you get off…