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Heating9 min
Getting Your Boiler Ready for a Calgary Winter
The failures that strand people in January are usually visible in September. Here's what to check before the heating season starts, and what actually needs a technician.
Jason MounseySep 10, 2026
Plumbing8 min
Should You Leave Taps Dripping in a Calgary Cold Snap?
Yes — but only the right taps, only when it's genuinely cold, and it's the weakest of the things worth doing. Here's what actually keeps pipes from freezing.
Shaun KristoffSep 8, 2026