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532 articles from the Hayes Plumbing team on caring for your home's plumbing in Oshawa and Durham Region.

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Freestanding soaker tub and toilet in a renovated bathroom
Bathroom Renovations

How to Update your Bathroom Without Breaking the Bank

A bathroom is a pretty busy place in any household. Despite being one of the busiest rooms in the house, they are also one of the most overlooked – pretty ironic, if you ask us. Most homeowners take their bathroom for granted. Leaving it barren and bland for the most part. When it comes to

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Toilet beside a window in a renovated bathroom
Leaks & Pipes

When to Replace your Toilet

Your toilet may be one of the most overlooked yet overused fixture in your bathroom. Most homeowners go on using the same toilet for several years for as long as nothing breaks. Your toilet deserves some love and attention, too. Although they are pretty durable, they are not meant to last forever. To help you

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What to Ask your Plumber

We understand how nerve-wracking hiring a new plumber can be. Hiring a stranger to come into your home is no easy feat for anyone but asking the right questions can help you make the best choice. In this week’s blog, we run down some of the most important questions you have to ask your new

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Undermount sink with a black widespread faucet
Bathroom Renovations

How to Turn Your Bathroom Into Your Very Own Spa

With life’s constant hustle and bustle, we know how much you need a break. As much as we want to be able to head to a spa every night after a long day, it simply isn’t practical. What if we tell you, you can turn your bathroom into your very own spa? With just a few

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Glass shower beside a white vanity with an arched mirror
Bathroom Renovations

Bad Bathroom Habits You Should Stop Doing NOW!

When it comes to your bathroom, we are sure you have bad habits that need to be kicked to the curb, ASAP! Your bathroom plays a crucial role in your every day routine, and it is so easy to neglect it. Fortunately for you, we have made a rundown of the most common bad bathroom

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Plumbing Fiasco: Why You Should Call A Pro

In this digital age we live in, almost everything you need to know can be found with a couple of clicks and a few swipes. Because every piece of information is so accessible, more and more people are attempting to do home improvement projects on their own without the supervision of a trained professional. While

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Why Water Filtration is For You

Do you consciously drink bottled water but neglect to filter the water you use to clean your body on a daily basis? Then this blog is for you. There are many benefits to a complete water filtration services system. This ensures the water you are using to your vital day-to-day routine is free of microorganisms

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Grey shaker vanity with a quartz top and black faucet
Bathroom Renovations

How to Survive A Bathroom Renovation

A bathroom renovation leaves with you with a promise of a more space savvy and aesthetically pleasing nook but before you get there, you have to survive the renovation process. A renovation project is not complete without a barrage of contractors coming in and out of your home, the sound of hammers pounding on concrete

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Black rain shower head, hand shower and tiled niche
Emergency Plumbing

Bathroom Hazards You Should Know About

Your bathroom can be a dangerous place if you don’t know what to watch out for. Being aware of the dangers can help you prevent accidents and falls – not just for you but also for your entire family. Because your bathroom is a moist and slippery environment, accidents may lurk when you least expect

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Renovated bathroom with a long vanity, lit mirror and walk-in shower
Bathroom Renovations

Bathroom DIY Projects You Can Do Today

Sprucing up your bathroom doesn’t have to be expensive and store-bought – it just takes a bit of creativity. Decorating your bathroom isn’t at al that hard! Armed with a vision and a dash of patience, you will be well on your way to decorating without breaking the bank. If you are the type of

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Reasons to Ditch Your Tub ASAP

More and more homeowners are making the switch to a walk-in bathroom stall due to its minimalist aesthetic and water-saving functionality. Walk-in shower stalls save tons of space your bathroom, thus improving the room’s overall flow and traffic. If you are the type who isn’t ready to give up the tub yet, you might want

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Walk-in shower with a glass panel, linear drain and towel rack
Leaks & Pipes

How You Can Make Your Bathroom More Eco-friendly

When it comes to your bathroom, green is definitely in. Not only are eco-friendly designs very attractive, they also help you leave the least amount of carbon footprint. There are a variety of ways you can make your bathroom more eco-friendly – from your fixtures down to the type of flooring you choose. Make an

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Clever Ways to Save Water You Wont Even Notice

When it comes to saving the environment, you have to keep in mind that the little things you do add up. The little tweaks you do – like conserving water – not only save you money but can also help a much larger cause. You don’t have to go out on a limb to save

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Drains & Sewers

How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom

Your bathroom can be home to unsightly dirt and grime that can potentially be dangerous to your health. Deep cleaning the bathroom doesn’t have to be expensive and difficult! Give it the TLC it deserves with these simple deep cleaning tips: Clean your grout Cleaning grout is easier than you think! All you need is

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Freestanding soaker tub and toilet in a renovated bathroom
Bathroom Renovations

Sustainable Bathroom Designs for 2016

When it comes to design trends for 2016, green is definitely in. More and more homeowners are opting for more sustainable design choices due to its great environmental impact and the luxurious vibe it gives off. If you are thinking of revamping your bathroom, this week’s blog is just for you. We give you a

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Toilet beside a window in a renovated bathroom
Bathroom Renovations

Bathroom Hacks You’ll Want to Share

There seems to be a life hack for almost anything these days, from eating chips the right way to clever storage solutions – the possibilities are simply endless. Don’t be left behind! Here are some bathroom hacks that you would want to try out for yourself and share with everyone you know! Use spice racks

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Common Plumbing Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Taking on a plumbing project on your own is no easy feat for anyone. Making sure you are aware of all the common hazards that come with plumbing can help you better prepare for the project ahead. Here are some of the most common hazards you should watch out for. Exposure to Chemicals Doing any

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How to Remedy Common Winter Plumbing Problems

Winter is not quite over and it is still causing some havoc on your plumbing. Allowing the cold to damage your plumbing can have costly implications in the future, repairing them now can save you tons in the long run. Fret not! Hayes Plumbing is here to help you remedy some of the common winter

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Kitchens & Appliances

The Coolest Kitchen Gadgets

Cooking is a labour of love and anybody who loves preparing meals is worth surprising. There are tons of things you can do for the kitchen warriors in your life like helping out with the dishes or gifting them (or yourself) these nifty kitchen gadgets! Here is a list of the 5 coolest kitchen gadgets

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Undermount sink with a black widespread faucet
Bathroom Renovations

What to Know Before Your Bathroom Reno

Renovating is a great undertaking for households big and small but can ultimately make (or break) your dream home. Like any great undertaking, you must be ready to plan out every bit of detail that comes into renovating your home from start to finish. To help you get through renovating your home, here is a

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Water Filtration – For Your Health

Tap water has over 2000 known bacterial contaminants and these contaminants make it to your body each day without you even realizing it. Several studies have exposed the hidden dangers of drinking tap water. As a result, more and more experts are encouraging households to use filtration systems. Let’s talk about the facts. According to

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Glass shower beside a white vanity with an arched mirror
Bathroom Renovations

How to Choose a Bathroom Vanity

To a lot of us, the bathroom is where we give our day a kick-start (after the morning coffee, of course!). That is why we must put some careful thought on all of the elements that we put into it. One of the most crucial parts of your bathroom is your vanity. Finding the perfect

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Got Hard Water? These Tips Will Help!

Have you noticed a crusty build up on your chrome water fixtures? Chances are, you have hard water running in your pipes. Hard water form when your main water supply has high levels of calcium, magnesium and other minerals. Although these minerals are helpful to the body, they can pose some health risks when one

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Your Plumbing Promises For 2016

When it comes to New Years Resolutions, the standard rules apply: make bold declarations to lose weight or quit smoking or be nicer to people or spend less money. Raise your hand if you start out strong but that determination peters out by the end of January. You know what they say about good intentions.

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Looking for prices?

Our 2026 Oshawa plumbing cost guide and Durham Region bathroom renovation cost guide publish the planning ranges we work from.

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