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How to join black poly pipe on cottage water... systems

septic system

Weekly Hack: 5 signs of septic system failure

General

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You’ll love this space-saving DIY toilet... setup

Pumping out a septic tank

Closing-up tips: Septic and plumbing

4 closing-up tasks you don’t want to forget

General

Stuff We Like: A device to help drain your pipes

Septic System

Report reveals 41 per cent of Ontario septic... systems have major deficiencies

Outdoors

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How to clear sediment that’s slowing your... water flow

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Faulty plumbing could mean legal settlement

General

Weekly Hack: Stop the composting toilet stink

water pipe in kitchen

Everything you need to know about your sink trap

Weekly Hack: Toilet chain fixes

Cottage Q&A: plumbing protection in a raised... cottage

Cottage Q&A: septic odour in winter

General

Cottage Q&A: Repairing a heating cable

Woodpecker

Cottage Q&A: How to get rid of pesky... woodpeckers and slow drains

Real Estate

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Questions to ask yourself before winterizing your... cottage