Posts by Hannah Perkins
Why Is My Shower Drain Making a Gurgling Noise
You step out of the shower and hear it. A low, gargling sound from the drain that lingers for a few seconds before fading. Some days it...
Why Water Coming Up Through Basement Floor Drain After Heavy Rain?
You head down to the basement after a heavy rainstorm, and the floor drain is the last thing on your mind, until you notice water risin...
Why Does My Basement Smell Like Sewer?
You walk into your basement, and it hits you immediately. A foul, sulphuric smell that is unmistakably sewage. It is not a musty or dam...
Why Are My Pipes Knocking When the Toilet Is Flushed
You flush the toilet and the pipes start knocking. It might sound like a distant thud, a sharp bang, or a rapid series of taps running ...
How to Tell if Plumbing Vent Is Clogged
You flush the toilet and hear a strange gurgling sound from the shower drain across the room. Your sinks drain slowly even though you j...
How to Identify Kitec Plumbing
If your home was built or significantly renovated between 1995 and 2007, there is a real possibility that Kitec plumbing is installed i...
How to Fix Multiple Drains Backing Up in My House
One slow drain is a nuisance. But when multiple drains are backing up in your house at the same time, something more serious is at work...
How to Fix a Toilet Leaking Around Base
You notice a small puddle at the foot of your toilet. At first it seems minor. But a toilet leaking around the base is never something ...
Why Does My Sump Pump Keep Running
You head down to your basement and notice it immediately: the hum that never stops. Your sump pump is running. And running. And running...
Tankless Water Heater Vs Hot Water Tank
It is a question that comes up whenever a water heater reaches the end of its life, and it is a genuinely good one. Should you buy a ta...