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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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Bathroom Renovations

Your Bathroom Renovation Checklist

By giving their bathroom renovation the ideal foundation, homeowners can prevent many of the additional costs and time delays that can cause a project to lose its appeal. It takes time to create this ideal foundation. But in this blog, we’ll take a look at the elements homeowners require to get their bathroom renovation project

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What Is Reverse Osmosis And What Are Its Benefits?

With a renewed commitment to a healthy lifestyle taking place across Canada, many homeowners are now integrating home water purification systems that deliver clean drinking water to their family. With the marketplace for products such as water filtration solutions systems growing, many are now researching their systems options. In this blog, we’ll outline the reverse

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An Introduction to the Latest Water Filtration Products

water filtration services is a subject commonly discussed across the country, as Canadians gain new knowledge on the harmful bacteria within their tap water. While there are numerous water filtration products available on the marketplace, it’s important that homeowners find the requisite system for their filtration requirements. And so within this blog, we’ll highlight the

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5 Signs Your Home Requires Water Conservation Systems

Millions of Canadians are now turning to high-efficiency technology to reduce their water consumption and save on their month-to-month bills. But many are still behind the times when it comes to water conservation. There is numerous water saving opportunities within the modern home. And within this blog, we’ll highlight 5 signs that your home requires

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Three Tips for Responding to a Plumbing Emergency

A emergency plumbing services can happen at any time of the day or night. Water leaks and equipment malfunction often occur at the most inconvenient moment. And so it’s important that homeowners know the ideal methods for responding to their emergency plumbing issue quickly and effectively. In this blog, we’ll outline three expert tips for

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Maintenance & Advice

How to Choose the Right Flooring Style for a Kitchen Space

The flooring style that homeowners choose for their kitchen can make all the difference when it comes to the area’s functionality. Choose the wrong type of flooring and homeowners may find they spend more time cleaning the area than enjoying it. There are many unique flooring options available within the current marketplace and by choosing

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Preparing your Plumbing for Cold Weather

With the cold weather now officially here across Ontario and the temperatures dropping as a result, homeowners must now be proactive in preparing their home for the coming depths of winter. By closely following the guidance of professionals, homeowners can protect their plumbing systems and ensure optimal performance throughout the winter. In this blog, we’ll

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Maintenance & Advice

The Most Popular Kitchen Design Trends for 2015

Homeowners considering a kitchen renovation in the coming months require the latest information on design trends to help create their ideal environment. As 2014 comes to a close, it’s now time to look ahead to 2015 and the design trends that are set to become prominent within the kitchen renovation marketplace. In this blog, we’ll

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Bathroom Renovations

5 Accessories that can Transform a Bathroom Space

Homeowners don’t require a large and expensive renovation project to transform their bathroom spaces. Through some creative thinking, they can add value to their bathroom areas without overly extending their budget. Within this blog, we’ll take a look at 5 accessories that can revitalize bathroom designs. 1. Chrome Curtain Hooks With many homes still using

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The Answers to 5 Common Plumbing Questions

For some Canadians, plumbing systems remain a complete mystery. But while plumbing can be a complex area, there are many common questions that can be answered by those with experience in the industry. Our team answers many questions on a regular basis within our work. And in this blog, we’ll take a look at five

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5 Signs Your Electric Water Heater is Failing

Homeowners may discover that their water is not achieving the optimal level of warmth the next time they go for that pre-work shower or evening bath. As we enter the cooler months where water heat will become an essential element for comfort in the home, it’s imperative to find out the cause of a heating

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Bathroom Renovations

Three Bathroom Renovation Trends

It’s the place in which we all enjoy some quiet time while getting ready for work in the morning. But the bathroom is no longer a simple room for retreat. The area is now becoming a focus for home buyers. And there’s an ever greater demand within the marketplace for stylish bathroom that incorporate the

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How to Quickly Identify a Plumbing Leak

When a plumbing system begins to leak, it’s imperative that homeowners react as quickly as possible to protect their property against potential water damage. But many homeowners struggle to identify leak detection and repairs until it’s already too late in the process. That’s why our team is now showcasing the professional methods for identifying a

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Why Choose Professional Drain Cleaning Services?

Most homeowners take the performance of the drain for granted. It’s the type of home area that’s only noticed when there’s a maintenance issue. And to prevent long-term maintenance challenges, homeowners should consider expert drain cleaning and rooter services services. In this blog, we’ll look at the importance of professional drain cleaning services and what

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Three Tips for Effective Water Filtration System Maintenance

water filtration systems systems are designed to help protect families against the potentially dangerous contaminants within their drinking water. While the leading brands in the country must abide by Canadian regulatory standards, and therefore offer highly effective equipment, this equipment can only retain peak performance with regular maintenance. With that in mind, this blog will

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3 Hidden Plumbing Problems That Could be Costly to New Homebuyers

Buying a home can be quite daunting and even scary for some. With all the things that have to be accounted for, you don’t want or need hidden surprises to pop up. Well, that’s why we’ve put together this little gem of a blog entry to help you; 3 hidden plumbing problems that could be costly

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What Not To Flush: 5 Things that are Guaranteed to Cause a Plumbing Mishap

It’s so easy. Why open the garbage can when you can simply flush it down the toilet? And it won’t even smell! Unfortunately, your drains may not agree. Don’t wait until your toilet is overflowing. Avoid disaster by just throwing away these 5 Things That are Guaranteed to Cause a Plumbing Mishap.   1) Food Yes,

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Bathroom Renovations

5 Ways to Create a Spa Inspired Bathroom

The spa is an inviting place. A place where you can truly relax and let the stress of everyday life melt away. The only thing better than going to the spa would be having that spa feeling in your own home. Check out our tips on creating a spa inspired bathroom:   1. Make small seem

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Electric Hot Water Heaters – Better to Buy or Rent?

Electric hot water heaters – better to rent or buy? When choosing an electric water heater, you’re faced with the decision to whether buy or rent one. Renting is a beguiling option because there is little if any upfront cost and the monthly rental seems to be low. However that can become a money drain, as a

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What Is Reverse Osmosis And How Does it Work?

water filtration services may sound like a complicated time-warp adventure for water, but the concept is much simpler than the scientific label implies. Water seeks equilibrium with water. For example, if you take a container of extremely gunky water and cleaner water gets poured into the mix, all of the water will become somewhat gunky. If

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Storm Damage Checklist: What To Inspect After A Storm

Storm damage can occur on any property after severe weather hits. It’s important for homeowners to remain calm after the event has taken place, because it will be their job to review the damage and provide both insurance companies and contractors with an overview of their repair requirements. To help streamline the damage review process,

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Bathroom Renovations

Tips For Adding An Extra Bathroom In Your Home

Integrating an additional bathroom into the home can bring property owners two significant benefits. Firstly, it adds to the luxury and convenience factor within the property. Secondly, it will significantly improve the value of the property, and provide a lasting return on investment that will be clear from the day the home is placed on

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How To Make Your Plumbing More Energy Efficient

Today’s cost-conscious homeowner is searching for ways to balance their monthly expenditure and improve their savings. Reducing home water costs is one of the best methods for achieving this objective. By following expert strategies for plumbing efficiency, homeowners can reduce their water costs by thousands of dollars per year. Here, we’ll focus on several ways

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A Guide To Preventing Water Damage In Your Home

Home water damage is a costly issue to resolve. That’s why proactive homeowners across the country are now researching the best prevention strategies. Water damage prevention strategies don’t have to be overly complex to ensure home safety. In this blog, we’ll present an overview on the most effective water damage prevention methods today’s homeowners can

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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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