If you have been watching the news recently, you may have seen a report regarding a national investigation into drinking water. The report revealed that shocking levels of lead particles were present within the water being consumed by Canadians. Why Lead is dangerous in drinking water? Lead is a toxicant that can affect the body
How to Create Temporary Fixes for Leaky Pipes
Homeowners don’t usually do a routine inspection of their plumbing. Most people don’t know what to look for, but they will likely notice if anything’s wrong. Rust, buckling, or drops of water are early signs that there is something wrong with your pipes, and they require your attention to prevent future damages. A leaky pipe
How to Talk With a Plumber
Whether your pipes are leaky or clogged, a plumber can save the day. You call them, they fix your problem, then they leave. However, you have no idea what they did! You don’t even know what the real issue was, other than the symptoms that helped you make a conclusion. You may not even know
What Causes Plumbing Issues
Everything breaks down sooner or later. No matter how well made..
The perfect time to install Air Conditioning
We are finally experiencing good summer weather in Calgary after what seems like an eternity of rainfall. Unfortunately, with better weather comes the heat and you may now be sweltering indoors as the temperature starts to rise. If you have been considering improving your home comfort, then now is a great time to
Combi Boilers: Three Facts of Life
Hydronic heating is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around since the mid-1800s; only the technological details have changed. Where once you would have had a massive central boiler that served an entire building, or perhaps a connection to a municipal district heating service, nowadays we see small self-contained systems. The advantages of this are
Something New: The Polaris Water Heater
Water heaters are a little bit like cars; when you pay 22k for a sedan, there’s not very much to distinguish one brand from another. However, compare a basic economy model to a top-of-the-line BMW and you’re certain to notice some differences in build quality and performance. What is this then? A Mercedes? A
3 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a term coined in the 1980s for symptoms of un-wellness that appear to be linked to time spent inside a building. With widespread concern over energy conservation in the 70s, we intentionally began building homes to be more and more airtight in the interest of keeping heat in and cold
Grohe EasyTouch & FootControl
You probably know about touch activated faucets. They’ve been around for quite a while, yet some customers are a wee bit leery of the concept due to misconceptions about their operation and safety. Take it from us, you have nothing to worry about. Breaking the Bacterial Chain If you’re working in the kitchen and
Sewer Backflow Prevention
The fifth anniversary of Calgary’s 2013 flood is coming up, and we’re all reminded of how rainy it can be here in late spring and early summer. Sewer backflow is a damage vector that you can actually do something to prevent, and chances are your insurance company will reward you for doing so. A
