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5 Common Plumbing Myths Debunked

As a Red Seal Plumber in Vancouver B.C, I’ve heard of many tips and tricks and other plumbing myths: 1. Adding lemons to clean your garbage disposal Myth:  Putting a lemon or lemon peels in your garbage disposal/garburator will help sharpen the blades. Busted: While putting lemons and lemon peels

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How to Winterize your Home and Protect your Pipes

The cold winter months can take a toll on your home’s water system. Sub-zero temperatures can lead to frozen pipes, which not only inhibits your water supply, but can lead to thousands of dollars in damages if the pipes burst. Luckily, there are steps you can take to winterize your

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Top 5 Spring Home Maintenance Tips

As the seasons change, so do the conditions in and around your home. In the Lower Mainland, springtime comes with mild temperatures, rainfall, and signs of new life all around.   It’s the perfect time to take care of any necessary spring maintenance on your home. Assess any winter damage,

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What to do with slow draining pipes and repetitive clogs

If you are constantly inundated with slow draining pipes and consistently dealing with repetitive clogs, the best thing you can do is call your trusted plumbing professionals. Thanks to technology, plumbers now have an easier and faster way to inspect the interior of your pipes with video pipe inspections. Without

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5 Main Causes of a Blocked Drain and How to Avoid Them

Let’s face it, we’ve all experienced a clogged or blocked drain at some point. One of the most common plumbing problems faced by home occupiers, commercial or industrial enterprises, and plumbing companies alike is the clogged drain. Whatever the cause of the blockage, it requires immediate attention, as it often

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6 Plumbing tips for new Vancouver Homeowners and Renters

This article is written for recent home buyers or renters to let you know some of the areas of your dwelling you might want to check to ensure safety and that your equipment is functioning properly. Poly-B Piping Polybutylene piping is one of the leading causes of floods in homes

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5 common toilet problems that you can fix yourself

Experiencing a slow-emptying toilet bowl or a clogged toilet? Is it overflowing or does the water keep running? If so, the chances are that you can do a basic fix to take care of the problem. And if the problem persists, then call out the experts to fix it for

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How you can fix a slow draining drain on your own

One of the most common and frustrating plumbing problems is a slow drain – in other words, a sink or tub that isn’t draining very well. The water might eventually drain away but it often takes a long time, and can leave you with a sink full of dirty water

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