Showing 32 Posts in "DIY Maintenance."
How to Check for Frozen Pipes and Broken Hose Bibs to Avoid Basement Flooding
Edmonton, Alberta is cold during the winter months, reaching a low of -40C at times. For people who love winter activities, it’s a perfect place t
A Homeowner’s Guide to Understanding and Preventing Clogs
Homeownership brings many joys and responsibilities, and one common woe that can dampen the spirits is dealing with clogged drains. Let's embark on
Your Post-Holiday Home Checklist: Ring in the New Year with HVAC and Plumbing Maintenance Tips
The holiday festivities are over, and as you pack away the decorations, it's the perfect time to turn your attention to your home's essential systems
Unclog Your Drains Without Tools – Here’s How!
Addressing a clogged drain can be frustrating, especially without the right tools. However, there are several methods you can try to unclog your dra
Got A Leaky Faucet? 5 Reasons Why And How To Fix It Yourself
Has that persistent “drip, drip, drip” from a dripping faucet got you teetering on the brink of madness? Dripping faucets are not only annoying,
Top Safety Tips for Your Furnace: How to Keep Your Home Toasty All Winter Long
Winter is a magical season when we enjoy cozy evenings by the fireplace, warm blankets, and hot cocoa. However, to make your home truly toasty durin
Winter-Proofing Your House Plumbing: 10 Tips to Prevent Burst Pipes
Winter brings with it a picturesque blanket of snow, cozy nights by the fire, and the holiday spirit. However, it also comes with a potential menace
Preparing Your HVAC System for an Extended Vacation
Planning a well-deserved extended vacation is exciting, but before you jet off to your dream destination, there's one essential task you shouldn't o
Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Water Bill
Saving money on your water bill is not only beneficial for your wallet but also for the environment. By implementing a few simple tips and making c
If You Own A/C, You Need to Read This
As we enter into the dog days of summer, we are receiving more and more calls from customers looking to purchase an air conditioner. But with heat, w
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal
When the garbage disposal in your kitchen malfunctions, it can cause a huge headache for homeowners. In addition to the nuisance of having a fixture
How to Keep Your Hose Bibs from Freezing
Are you ready for another winter? Did you get your furnace up and running? Put away your summer clothes and bring out your winter gear? How about put
How To Clean Smelly Drains
You walk into your kitchen or bathroom and smell a strong odour that you can’t quite place, it could be coming from your drains. Drain odours are a
How To Improve Your Water Pressure
Have you ever noticed sluggish water flow coming from one or more faucets in your home? If you have, this is a situation that you must investigate an
Getting Your Hose Bibs Ready for Spring
As Spring has begun, and warm weather is just around the corner, you may find yourself spending more time outdoors these days. If you’re doing some
Top 5 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Visit from the Plumber
This may be hard to absorb, but the biggest threat to your homes mechanical is…you! There are many bad habits that homeowners have, or things that
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
In chilly Alberta winters, water lines can freeze if frost is pushed below the waterline. The pipes in your home can also freeze due to extreme tempe
How to Keep Your Drains Clear of Hair and other Buildup
Clogged drains are a common household problem. Knowing how to keep your drains clear will keep your pipes healthy and reduce your need to call a plum
How to Clean a Granite Composite Sink
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRsmrzL3baw Granite composite sinks are hard, durable and resistant. Looking after them is quite simple. This ar
Winter Vacation Checklist: How to Prepare and Protect Your Home
This checklist is to help you protect your home and your valuables so that you have peace of mind while you travel. Winter Vacation Home Maintena
Getting Your Home Ready for Winter
Ensuring that your home is protected against the frigid winter weather will help avoid structural damage and keep utilities in check. The professiona
Shutting Down Your Air Conditioner for Winter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E23OUoX0V_4 As the temperatures begin to drop and winter approaches, it's time to start thinking about shutting
Winterizing Your Cabin Or Camper Trailer
After Thanksgiving, it is usually time to close down your seasonal cabin, trailer or vacation house for the winter. One of the biggest issues is prev
DIY Sump Pump Maintenance
Your homes’ sump pump is one of the most important parts of your home plumbing fixtures in flood prevention. Sump pumps are designed to keep baseme
Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Edmonton Home
Springtime in Edmonton doesn’t usually carry a connotation of much more than slightly warmer temperatures and perhaps a greater increase in rainfal
Essential Gas Furnace Safety Tips To Stay Safe For Mid-Winter
As we find ourselves in the midst of the coldest winter months, many of us rely on our natural gas furnaces to help keep our families safe, warm and
Winter Boiler Maintenance
It’s winter in Edmonton officially making it your boiler’s busiest time of the year. Boilers offer many heating advantages. They are energy effic
Fall Child Safety for Edmonton Homes
Edmonton homes preparing for the transitional weather season have a long list of maintenance concerns. Always Plumbing & Heating has already cove
Fall DIY Maintenance for Edmonton Homes
With the new Edmonton school year just a few weeks away, it’s time for area households to begin thinking about fall DIY maintenance. While it will
Winter Duct Maintenance in Edmonton
Winter in Edmonton means keeping the house closed up and the central heating on for several months. The constant use of the furnace or boiler in your
Prepare Your Furnace for Winter and Save on Home Heating in Edmonton
In just a few months, many of us will be pulling out our winter gear and preparing our homes for the cold winter weather. To ensure you and your fami
The Importance of Well-Maintained Air Intakes on Your Home
Your home’s furnace relies on the process of combustion using outside air. That is why your home is equipped with air intake pipes on the outside.
