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What to do when a pipe starts leaking
A calm, ordered set of steps for the first ten minutes of a leak — what to shut off, what to move, and what to photograph.
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Emergencies
What to do when a pipe starts leaking
A calm, ordered set of steps for the first ten minutes of a leak — what to shut off, what to move, and what to photograph.
5 min readRead
Emergencies
How to locate your main water shutoff
Where the main valve usually lives in Winnipeg homes and small commercial spaces, how to test it safely, and what to do if it will not turn.
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Water heaters
Signs a water heater may need attention
Noises, temperature swings, discoloured water and moisture at the base — what each symptom may indicate and when to have it looked at.
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Winnipeg winters
Preparing household plumbing for a Winnipeg winter
A practical autumn checklist: outdoor taps, vulnerable pipe runs, heat continuity, and what to do if a line freezes.
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Drains
Why multiple slow drains may require an inspection
One slow fixture is usually local. Several at once — especially the lowest ones — is a different conversation.
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Renovations
Questions to ask before a bathroom renovation
The plumbing decisions that are cheap to make on paper and expensive to change after the walls close.
6 min readRead
Commercial properties
Planning plumbing maintenance for commercial properties
How property managers can build a plumbing maintenance interval that fits tenants, budgets and documentation requirements.
6 min readRead
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