3 Reasons Why My Kitchen Sink Won’t Drain
What’s with all that water standing in the kitchen sink? You pulled out the drain plug, and yet the water remains. If there’s anything grosser
August 25, 2020
Why Are There Orange Stains In My Shower?
Have you ever been faced with an orange stain in the shower? It’s not a pretty sight … especially first thing in the morning before
August 14, 2020
Pros & Cons Of Water Softener
Have you heard the news that Ontario tends to have harder water than most other Canadian provinces? That means our local water supply contains a
August 2, 2020
The hardest working appliance — the hot water tank
Your hot water tank is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. It heats water for showers, baths, dishwashing, laundry and more! In
May 4, 2020
5 COVID-19 Safety Tips For Your Plumbing Issues
It seems like the whole world is on pause due to COVID-19. Most people are at home, staying quarantined and practicing social distancing. But, one
April 20, 2020
The most important part of your home — Plumbing
All of the plumbing in your home is very important. It supplies you with clean, fresh water and removes the household sanitary waste in a
April 13, 2020
What Are The Possible Causes Of Water Leaks In A Household?
According to the National Post, the average Canadian uses an average of 329 litres of water per day. Not only do we use a lot
March 26, 2020
Why Is My Hot Water Suddenly Too Hot?
“Ouch! Suddenly, my hot water is way too hot!” Here’s a plumbing problem that is not just annoying and inconvenient but also dangerous, in two
March 4, 2020
Why Does My Toilet Keep Flushing On Its Own?
What’s that noise from the toilet? Does it mean you have a problem with phantom flushing? We’re not talking about the latest “Ghostbusters” film, but
February 28, 2020
DS Plumbing Is Now Out of This World Plumbing!
3…2…1…Blastoff! Out of This World Plumbing has officially launched. The new improved rebranding marks a major step forward for the successful Ottawa firm formerly known
February 16, 2020
Do I Need A Backwater Valve?
A home plumbing system is a complicated weave of pipes, valves, drains and vents. Most of the time, we don’t think to inspect our plumbing
January 28, 2020
These Simple Steps Could Save You Thousands in Damage
Ah, spring. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the melting snow and rain are causing the groundwater levels to rise, putting you
December 5, 2019
Why Are My Drains Gurgling?
You’re washing your hands at the kitchen sink and you hear a gurgling sound. You’re wondering if it’s a Gremlin stuck in your drain. Most likely not – but what is it? What Causes Gurgling? Read on to find out.
July 14, 2019
Our Tips to Prepare for the Spring Thaw
The spring thaw puts many homes in the Ottawa area at risk of flooding. Protect your home from expensive water damage by preparing early using tips from our plumbing experts.
March 7, 2019
We’re Honoured to Have Received a Best Ottawa Business Award
This fall, we were honoured to be the recipient of the Best Ottawa Business award for Best Performance in Customer Service. We have an amazing team that works incredibly hard to deliver the highest quality service possible, and we’re so proud of them.
December 4, 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 Recipients of the DS Plumbing Award and Scholarship
We were thrilled to be able to present the first DS Plumbing Award to Tanya Stoate and the DS Plumbing Scholarship to Martin Cheesman, students in Algonquin College’s pre-plumbing course.
November 2, 2018
DS Plumbing Saves Kitten Caught in Sump Pump, Adopts Her into the Family
Piper joined our family in a most unusual way – through a sump pump! Find out how Dave was able to rescue her from the discharge line, and get a sneak peek at the adorably adventurous baby Piper.
October 15, 2018
DS Plumbing Helps Carleton Students Bring Net-Zero Tiny House Project to Life
DS Plumbing was a proud sponsor and participating builder of a Carleton University engineering initiative – to build a net-zero tiny home that would change the way we looked at building and serve as a research lab for green technology.
October 12, 2018
DS Plumbing Creates Scholarship and Award to Support the Next Gen of Superstar Plumbers
The 2018/2019 academic years marks the inaugural presentation of both the DS Plumbing Scholarship and the DS Plumbing Award. We’re excited to be able to provide more opportunities for Ottawa’s future plumbers.
July 4, 2018
Dave’s Published a Book – and More Great DS Plumbing News
We’ve got some great news to share. Dave’s new book on personal growth is now available on Amazon! We’re incredibly proud of Dave and all his hard work. DS Plumbing has also received its HomeStars verification. We’re very happy to be able to provide this extra assurance to our wonderful customers.
May 15, 2018
