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Most of the time, a clogged sink is nothing more than a minor inconvenience during the course of your day.  It may happen in the bathroom or it may happen in the kitchen, but more often than not, the water eventually goes down and you forget about it for a…

They say you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and the same applies when it comes to plumbers. But you’d be surprised when you really think about how plumbers affect your day-to-day life. Take your morning routine for example, you wake up, go to the washroom, make a…

A plumbing emergency is probably one of the more troubling situations you can encounter in your home.  This is especially true if the emergency happens after regular business hours. Plumbing problems don’t always decide to work on your schedule, and they don’t seem to mind popping up on weekends or…

Chances are, if you’ve ever had a sewer backup into your basement or place of business, you remember it vividly.  A sewer backup can be one of the most unpleasant situations you’re likely to encounter, and if you haven’t taken measures to protect against it, you surely will after it…

Basements can be a source of family fun, a place to learn new hobbies, an escape or a great storage facility.  They are also one of the most vulnerable parts of your house when it comes to water damage. Waterproofing basement walls is something that every homeowner should get interested…

ExpressRooter received a kind note today from a fan. We are so pleased that he has drawn inspiration from our work on Holmes on Homes! Check out what he has to say: Dear Marcin    hello My name is Eoin Fewer. I'm from Ireland. A few years ago i was…

Today we are excited to announce that ExpressRooter Plumbing has become an exclusive Holmes Official Contractor for the Holmes Makes it Right TV series! From the letter: "Marcin Wroblewski will have exclusivity within his trade for all plumbing services featured on Holmes Makes It Right. He will hold trade exclusivity…

With energy costs rising and plumbing technology advancing, it is no surprise that tankless water heaters are becoming more popular. The idea behind a tankless water heater is that it heats water only on demand. Therefore, it reduces the need for a storage tank and greatly improves energy efficiency because…

With the cold weather, icy roads and snowstorms, there are many unpleasant things to deal with in the winter. Maintaining your home can also be challenging in the winter especially when it comes to protecting your plumbing in cold temperatures. If you don’t want to be left without water, leakages,…