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Saniflo Canada sat down with Mark Venters, of Venters Recruits, to discuss how Saniflo helped solve his basement plumbing challenge and what the experience has been like: Can you share a little bit about your plumbing renovation challenge?   We have a basement in our house and have a lot of unused space down there. We wanted to add a laundry room to the area to help maximize it but traditional plumbing posed a real problem. Our house is on a septic system and the sewer line is suspended at the basement ceiling. How did Saniflo solve this perkara for you?   The Saniflo unit allowed us to install our washer and sink underneath the sewer line and pump wastewater up to the main line. Plus the unit is very small and it was easy to hide, helping to make the area look nice as well as be functional. It transformed the space for us, when nothing else would have been possible. Where did you first hear about Saniflo as a solution for this type of plumbing problem? ...

No matter how mild the winter may seem thus far the next big freeze is likely not too far away. Couple this with surprise cold snaps and a tendency for plumbing maintenance to fall by the wayside, and you have a potential flood of problems on your hands. Being prepared at the beginning and planning is the best way to prevent potential issues from happening Instead of scrambling for the emergency plumbers’ number, here a few tips to make sure your Saniflo unit, your plumbing and your home making it through the winter weather: 1.  Insulate Start by figuring out where cold air is getting into your home, or where your pipes or Saniflo units are exposed and protect them. Seal cracks and gaps that let in air and insulate exposed piping or the unit itself, especially in places like exterior walls of your home or unheated basements. Typically foam installation can be installed to help protect against winter temperatures. 2. Maintain the Temperature Turning down the ...

Holidays are the perfect time to visit family, catch-up with friends and spread cheer to those you love. But nothing is worse then being the houseguest that turns the holidays into work.  If you are planning a visit, long or short, this holiday season, consider these tips to be the best guest your hosts have ever had: Bring a small token of your appreciation:  Your hosts are taking you into their home. Whether it’s your family or a close friend, saying thank you with their favourite bottle of wine, festive floral arrangement or a small gift you know they’ll love will mean a lot. Plan your timing and stick to it:  Work out the expected arrival and departure with your hosts before you arrive, and if something changes let them know so they can plan accordingly. Don’t leave a mess and make sure to help out:  It seems like a no-brainer but offer to help with prep and cleanup for shared meals and keep the things you use extra clean. Th...