Do-it-yourself projects is the right way to go when looking to save costs, but unless you have the tool arsenal of a contractor, buying all the tools that you need to complete projects can be quite costly. However, making the choice to rent equipment may be the best thing that you ever did for your DIY projects (and wallet)! You can rent just about any tool that is available on the market. Popular tools include reciprocating saws, concrete and mortar mixers, hammer drills, and mini-excavators. While rental costs vary widely, many tools can be rented inexpensively, though large equipment...

Winter is the time of year when homes are most prone to plumbing problems – some of which can be downright disastrous. Serious winter plumbing issues like a clogged drain, or a frozen or burst pipe, may be better left to a licensed plumber. However, there are lots of things you can do as a homeowner to prevent a mishap and ensure that your plumbing system works efficiently throughout winter. If you didn’t do them before winter started, it’s not too late. Disconnect all outside hoses from the faucets. Turn off and drain the outside pipes – water in...

Isn’t it a pain when plumbing problems strike without any warning? Well, the truth is that there is usually some type of warning, but you have to be on the lookout for signs of pending issues, and then contact a professional plumber before they become serious – and expensive – nightmares. Below are some things that could be signs of possible plumbing disasters: Clogged Toilets and Drains: These plumbing issues can usually be prevented by regular drain cleaning. However, if a toilet or drain causes continual problems, or if a drain runs slowly for an extended period of time,...

If you’ve got a little DIY experience and you think you can fix plumbing problems, think again. Sure, there are some small issues that the average homeowner can rectify, but most problems should be handled by professional plumbers. Here’s why: Toilets: If a toilet won’t flush at all, or if the water drains slowly, something could be blocking the pipes. You might be able to unclog it with a plunger, but if not, there’s a much bigger problem. And if your bathroom sink has the same issue, you might have a septic problem or a blocked sewer line. These...