Looking for practical plumbing advice for your home or business in Durham Region or Kawartha Lakes? Explore the Doug Clark Plumbing & Mechanical blog for helpful articles on plumbing maintenance, drain care, water filtration, renovation planning and more. Learn how to spot common warning signs, care for your plumbing system and know when it’s time to call a professional.
Plumbing Tips & Advice for Durham Region & Kawartha Lakes
Blocked Drains, Water Filtration and Bathroom Repairs: A Homeowner’s Guide
Posted
on 23 October 2026
 "Blocked Drains, Water Filtration and Bathroom Repairs: A Homeowner’s Guide")
What should you do about a blocked drain, a change in your tap water or a bathroom plumbing leak? Start by identifying whether the problem affects drainage, the incoming water supply or a particular fixture. Slow drains need a blockage assessment, water quality concerns call for appropriate testi...
| Posted in:Residential PlumbingBlocked DrainsWater FiltrationBathroom PlumbingPlumbing Maintenance |
How to Maintain High-Flow Washdown Systems in Ontario Barns
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on 14 October 2026
 "How to Maintain High-Flow Washdown Systems in Ontario Barns")
How do you maintain a high-flow barn washdown system and prevent water pressure problems? Regularly check hoses, nozzles, strainers and valves, monitor performance while water is flowing, and arrange service when pumps short-cycle or pressure drops across several outlets. For farms around Port Pe...
| Posted in:Agricultural PlumbingRural Water SystemsWater Pressure ProblemsBarn PlumbingBackflow Prevention |
Preventing Livestock Watering System Freeze-Ups in Ontario Winters
Posted
on 5 October 2026
 "Preventing Livestock Watering System Freeze-Ups in Ontario Winters")
How do you keep livestock watering systems from freezing during an Ontario winter? Start by protecting exposed pipes, checking waterer heaters and insulation, confirming that frost-free hydrants drain correctly, and preparing a backup water supply. For farms and horse properties around Port Perry...
| Posted in:Agricultural PlumbingLivestock Watering SystemsFrozen Pipe PreventionRural Water SystemsWinter Plumbing Maintenance |
