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Questions about Poly-B Plumbing

Questions about Poly-B Plumbing
Poly-B plumbing came in from 1978 to 1995. Grey and flexible and has identifying marks. About 1/3 of Calgary homes have this piping today. Over 750,000 Canadian homes have Poly-B. Poly-B plumbing has known issues with pin-hole leaks and brittle fittings. It is no longer used. WHAT IS USED TODAY PEX is used today and…
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10 Point Checklist for Bathroom Renovations

10 Point Checklist for Bathroom Renovations
A bathroom renovation is a big and exciting project for most homeowners. However, there are some things that you need to go over first if you want the project to be a success. Here is our “10 Point Checklist”: How much is this going to cost? If you have not yet decided how much you…
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Small (and large) Bathroom Renovations

At Calgary Bath and Home we often get asked about the cost to renovate a small bathroom. Usually, the bathroom in question is the Main Bathroom which is typically about 5x8 feet and has a tub, vanity and toilet. That would cover about 90%+ of all Calgary bathrooms today. So a small bathroom typically is…
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Bathroom Vanities

  The bathroom vanity is the centre-piece of your bathroom. It sets the tone for the rest of your bathroom design. Today there are lots of choices in styles, sizes, finishes and material including off-the-shelf and custom.   Bathroom vanities don’t have to cost a fortune and most off-the-shelf units are in the $400 to…
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