158 articles from the Hayes Plumbing team on bathroom renovations for homes in Oshawa and Durham Region.
158 articles in Bathroom Renovations
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When people set out to remodel or renovate their homes, they often start with the kitchen. Then they might turn their attention to backyard landscaping projects, or re-designing the living room or dining room to match the kitchen. What gets lost in all these considerations is the bathroom. Unless it is falling apart, the bathroom
Let’s face it, your bathroom plumbing gets used in a lot of ways you can imagine—from flushing toilets to showering and even draining sinks and tubs and a whole lot more! With this in mind, maintaining your bathroom plumbing properly and keeping it running smoothly is essential to the convenience and satisfaction of your home.
As a homeowner, you know very well that having a backed up, blocked sink is such an inconvenience. Whether you have one sink or multiple ones for different purposes, you always want all of the sinks in your home to be functioning efficiently at all times. So, what should you do when one or
Toilet clogs – no one wants to deal with them, but they do happen to the best of us. It is true that your local plumbers, just like the guys at Hayes Plumbing, will always be there for you, but dealing with clogged toilets is often a job that you can take on yourself. You
An overflowing toilet is something that no one wants to see – EVER! However, this is also a plumbing problem that all of us would likely deal with at some point. When water rises from the bowl, chances are that the culprit is a clogged toilet drain. Fortunately, this has an easy fix with some
For some homeowners, they are asking this question: Is it still a great idea to have a double-bowl sink at home? The double-bowl or divided sink became popular before the advent of the dishwasher. The two compartments served as an easy system for washing dishes – dirty dishes and soapy water in on bowl, and
If you are the type of homeowner who pays close attention to even the littlest of details, you might find that there are some sections of your bathroom grout that do not look as good as they once did. You might even find a crack or two, especially in joints where the wall meets the
Everybody needs to get clean; do you agree? While this is true, we do not all do it in the same way. When it comes to the choice between having a quick shower or a hot bath, there are different and strong opinions on both sides. But which actually is better? The real answer
Slip and fall accidents usually happen when you least expect them, but if there is one place you should expect to have an increased risk of an occurrence is the shower. Wet tiles and tubs can mean you are just one wrong move away from a fall that could lead to a serious injury.
Slipping in the shower or tub is always a dangerous possibility, even if you are sure that you are steady on your feet. If you struggle with balance or mobility, the combination of slick porcelain, water, and stepping over the threshold might just pose too high of a risk. Fortunately, there are accessories that can
Have you ever walked past your bathroom and got hit in the face with an unpleasant smell? One of the worst things ever, don’t you agree? Whether the stench is man-made or a result of poor maintenance, such odours should not exist! Fortunately, there are some things that you can do in order to
Clogging the toilet is one of the most embarrassing plumbing mishaps that no one wants to experience. This can be a tricky one to address because there are many possible causes for this plumbing problem. The good news, however, is that most toilet clogs can be avoided with an ounce of prevention, and some
Do you ever notice how sometimes your sinks, toilets, and tubs develop stubborn brown stains over time? These stains are not necessarily the result of rust problems in your plumbing system, it is not even in the water authority’s pipelines. Any water with high-iron content can leave such stains behind over time, and most
If you feel like nothing beats the spa-like experience of soaking in a warm, jetted bathtub, you might be leaning towards having one installed in your own home bathroom. However, this is not the kind of remodeling decision that anyone can take lightly – jetted tubs come with a lot of responsibility. THE PROS
Many dogs as well as their owners can agree on one thing: giving a dog bath is real work. Being scrubbed and hosed down can be quite a stressful experience for dogs and hauling them in and out of the tub can be backbreaking for most owners. If you, on the other hand, outsource the
Anyone who has a bathroom would know that bathroom molds can easily occur. However, it is not always the easiest to remove. It is also not always as obvious. It can start growing from beneath plumbing fixtures, walls, and surfaces. This is why every homeowner should know how to properly remove any mold they currently
Have you ever experienced loss of water pressure in the shower? If you have, then you know how troublesome it is – even if the cause is as simple as a flushed toilet. What makes it much worse if the problem is chronic and it makes it quite impossible to rinse away soap and shampoo.
Next to the kitchen, the bathroom is probably the most dangerous area in your house, especially for children. From the slippery floor to the hot water that could come out of your shower head, it seems like every corner of your bathroom poses a threat to your little ones. We cannot be there for our
Don’t you just love the idea of having a squeaky-clean bathroom with shiny fixtures? That is among every homeowner’s dream. Unfortunately, achieving and maintaining a pristine bathroom is no easy feat. And spotless fixtures seem to be something we could only see on TV. Stains and damages that come from water and soap, for
Is your toilet tank leaking water into your toilet bowl? There may be a few things causing this. Don’t worry though as there are also some easy ways you can check this problem. See If Your Toilet Tank is Really Leaking Before you do anything, you want to make sure that this is what’s really
In your daily battle to save energy, your hot water heater is the weakest link. One of the reason is that you are probably still using a conventional type of water heater. That kind of heater continuously works to keep your water hot and ready any time you need it. However, as much as
Kids start to get fascinated with water from their very first bath. That is why they revel at the sight of a kiddie pool… and even a bucket of water. This curiosity about water, however, can easily turn from fun to danger. At all costs, you should try to avoid situations where your child
Do you want to improve your current bathroom? Are you thinking about having your bathroom renovated but do not know where to start? A bathroom renovation is indeed a very exciting task to undertake. However, you can’t just jump into choosing the best bathroom trends that are currently on the market right now. There are
Cleaning the toilet is, indeed, a very repulsive chore. One thing that is good about it is it is pretty simple and straightforward to do. You just have to scrub the edges of the bowl and you’re good to go. However, there is a correct way to clean your toilet. If you do this the
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