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31 articles from the Hayes Plumbing team on kitchens & appliances for homes in Oshawa and Durham Region.

Kitchen with a black sink and faucet below a double window

31 articles in Kitchens & Appliances

Need a plumber for this? See our kitchen sink and faucet plumbing and appliance installation in Oshawa pages, or call (905) 576-3043.

Is Your Faucet Noisy?

Do you sometimes hear weird chattering sounds or whistles whenever you turn on your faucet? That is a sign that there is a part you should replace. When you have used your faucet for years, it is possible that the rubber washer is flattened or the screws and threads on the faucet stem are corroded.

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Kitchen with a black sink and faucet below a double window
Kitchens & Appliances

Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Appliances’ Economy Settings

If your dishwasher or your washing machine has been purchased just in the last few years, it is highly probable that it already comes with economy settings. If you have not noticed it, then you probably have never used your appliance in this conservation mode.   Find out more about when these economy settings are

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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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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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Kitchens & Appliances

Kitchen Design Trends For 2016

The kitchen is the heart of your home, and whether you spend significant time there or tend to just pass through, a beautiful, functional kitchen space where you can cook, chat, and carry on is always at the top of every homeowners list. If you’re in the market for an upgrade, consider incorporating these hot

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Kitchens & Appliances

How to Overcome Common Appliance Installation Challenges

For those who have just bought that new piece of equipment, it’s now the ideal time to begin the installation process and make the equipment a vital part of the property. But oftentimes new home appliances don’t work to optimal capacity after installation. And so it’s important to review the ideal techniques for resolving potential

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Kitchen island with bar stools under three glass pendant lights
Kitchens & Appliances

5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Kitchen Makeover

All the studies show that kitchen renovations can help significantly improve the value of your home. They provide the best return on investment of any addition you could make to your property. But finding the initial capital to make that investment is not always easy. Fortunately, you can achieve that ideal kitchen redesign at a

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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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