Adding a “secondary suite” or “basement apartment” is an excellent way to supplement your income, provide additional living space for grandparents and increase the resale value of your home. The vacancy rate in Peterborough hovers around 1%, one of the lowest in Ontario. So, why not renovate your basement to include a legally conforming apartment… Read More
Our water well is vital to the enjoyment of our home or cottage. We often take their smooth functioning for granted. But what happens when we experience problems with our water well? Before calling a well driller, perhaps we need to evaluate water system components. There are many options available for home owners experiencing water… Read More
Not only does a wet basement feel and smell nasty, it poses a great risk to your family’s health, not to mention your home’s value. If left unchecked, a damp basement with high moisture levels can ruin floors, walls, structural components, and encourage mold, rot, and poor indoor air quality. Thanks to a wet spring… Read More
It’s no secret that when it comes to improving your home’s value, the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, the ROI of a bathroom renovation is between 75% to 100%. However, an entire renovation isn’t always required. Modern updates to your bathroom will… Read More
We’re excited to announce brand new energy-efficient incentives and savings for homeowners in Ontario just like you. With the wide range of highly efficient HVAC equipment available today, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has created new incentives with increased savings up to $4000! Doyle, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a participating, fully licensed contractor… Read More
It’s sump pump season in southeastern Ontario. As we enter a damp spring season, sump pumps are working overtime to prevent basement flooding. But when the power’s out, a standard sump pump can’t protect your home. If you’re away during a thunder storm, you and your house could be stuck in the dark. What’s the… Read More
Doyle Plumbing employs a large team of highly skilled, fully licensed technicians that serve home, cottage and business owners across Peterborough, Central Ontario and the Durham Region. As one of Ontario’s fastest growing plumbing service companies, we provide secure and dynamic careers to our technicians. Looking to escape the ‘big city’? This may be exactly… Read More
There are many rebates available for home and business owners in southeastern Ontario that need to upgrade their HVAC equipment. Home Reno Rebate Outfit your home with the right renovations to make it more energy efficient, and you could be eligible for up to $5,000 in rebates! This program is delivered by Union Gas in partnership… Read More
Heat pumps collect heat from the air, water, or ground outside your home and concentrate it for use inside, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. Since they operate by moving heat instead of generating heat, heat pumps can provide similar heating and cooling at as little as one quarter of the… Read More
With today’s electricity and energy rates, home and business owners in Ontario want to know the most energy-efficient ways to run their heating & cooling equipment. The way you set your thermostat can dramatically affect your energy costs and the efficiency levels of your HVAC equipment. Should I set the fan to “on” or “auto”? If your… Read More