by David Topelko | Aug 31, 2026 | Plumbing Tips, Uncategorized
Adding a garden suite, carriage house or other detached dwelling changes more than your property’s footprint. It adds an entire second plumbing system that has to work independently, or at least semi independently, from the main house. Get those decisions made...
by David Topelko | Aug 14, 2026 | Plumbing Tips, Uncategorized, Water Conservation
Hot water costs add up quietly. It’s one of the biggest chunks of a household’s energy bill, and most of that cost comes from waste you never actually see, water heated but never used, heat lost through an old tank, or a fixture running longer than it...
by David Topelko | Jul 30, 2026 | Plumbing Services, Plumbing Tips
Building an outdoor kitchen sounds simple until you get into the details. You’ve picked out the barbecue, maybe you’re dreaming about a pizza oven, and you can already picture yourself out there on summer evenings. But before any of that gets installed,...
by David Topelko | Jul 15, 2026 | Emergency Plumbing, Plumbing Services
A burst pipe doesn’t wait for a convenient time. It can happen during a cold snap, after years of slow pipe corrosion, or out of nowhere because of a hidden plumbing issue. And once it starts, it doesn’t take long. Litres of water can pour into your walls,...
by David Topelko | Jun 30, 2026 | Plumbing Basics, Plumbing Tips
As a trusted plumbing company serving Greater Victoria and Sooke for over 20 years, the team at Homewise Plumbing & Drainage has heard just about every plumbing myth out there. Some sound like harmless household tips. Others can quietly lead to clogged drains,...
