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What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Bathroom Remodel)

Posted on July 3, 2025July 8, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

How to plan a bathroom remodel. There are two reasons that people choose to remodel a bathroom. The first reason is to make the bathroom look better. This is referred to as a surface remodel as you are just replacing things to make it prettier. The second reason is to make the bathroom function better […]

Why do you need plumbing vents? – Ask a Plumber

Posted on April 17, 2025April 21, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Understanding Plumbing Vents: What Every Homeowner Should Know Properly functioning plumbing vents are essential for maintaining a healthy and efficient plumbing system in your home. Without them, your drains can become slow, foul odors may develop, and dangerous sewer gases could enter your living spaces. In this guide, we’ll explore what plumbing vents are, why […]

Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

The Rise of Walk-In Showers: A Modern Bathroom Trend St Paul Pipeworks, a team of experienced plumbers, is witnessing a surge in requests from homeowners who wish to replace their bathtub with a walk-in shower. As people age, the task of getting in and out of bathtubs becomes more challenging. Additionally, the preference for showering […]

Top 5 Plumbing Repairs That Require A Pro

Posted on February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

The Top 5 Plumbing Repairs That Should Be Done By a Professional Plumber Your home’s plumbing is a complex network responsible for crucial daily tasks, from providing hot showers to keeping your kitchen in working order. Yet, like any system, it’s susceptible to wear and tear. This wear can lead to emergency plumbing repairs that […]

Are you thinking about getting a new water heater? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on February 13, 2025February 14, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Confused About Which Water Heating System Is Right for You? St Paul Pipeworks can help you decide. For many years, water heaters have been one of the least efficient appliances in your home, but recently, technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and cost of heating water. We can help you sort out which system fits […]

When Should You Call a Plumber?

Posted on February 6, 2025February 7, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

How do I know if I should call a plumber? In general, especially in an emergency, most homeowners struggle with when to call a handyman/appliance repair technician versus calling a licensed plumber. Generally, when the operation or general use of an appliance starts to grow worse and worse, it is likely to be a job […]