Library — 5 guides
DIY guides & emergency fixes
Plain-English guides written and reviewed for Canadian homes, tools, and prices.
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PlumbingBeginner
Toilet overflowing? Stop the water in 10 seconds
What to do the instant your toilet starts to overflow — before water hits the floor.
Low riskUrgent
2 min $0
PlumbingBeginner
Burst pipe? Shut off the water in under 60 seconds
Find your main shut-off valve before you need it — and what to do when a pipe lets go.
High riskUrgent
5 min $0
PlumbingBeginner
Water leaking under the sink? Find the source in 3 minutes
How to tell whether it's the trap, the supply line, or the faucet — and which you can fix.
Low riskSame day
10–30 min $0–$25 CAD
PlumbingBeginner
Re-caulk a bathtub or shower
Strip old, mouldy caulk and lay a clean silicone bead for a watertight seal — about an hour of actual work.
Low riskRoutine
1–2 hours $15–$30
PlumbingBeginner
Fix a running toilet
A constantly running toilet wastes up to 750 L of water per day. Most fixes take 15 minutes and one $10 part.
Low riskRoutine
15–45 min $10–$30