It’s almost guaranteed that if your furnace is going to stop working, it’s right when you need it most: in mid-winter with temperatures plummeting! A malfunctioning or broken furnace in a Calgary home means that the forced-air heating system [...]
If you're heating bill is taking a beating, programmable thermostats could be the hero you're looking for to help make a difference in your home. By installing programmable thermostats you can save money by setting them for lower temperatures at [...]
Does the downward trend in temperatures this week have you thinking the seasons are changing? Another month or so and you'll likely be turning on the furnace once again… assuming, of course, that your furnace is working properly. If you're [...]
Always on the hunt for new ways to help our community, PTP is very pleased to announce that it will be contributing to the welfare of Calgary's children by donating $25 to the Calgary Children’s Foundation every time the Calgary [...]
That's right, Pete the Plumber is looking for a 2nd year electrician apprentice to join the team. Minimum requirement is your first year of schooling plus at least 12 months on the tools. It would be preferable if the candidate [...]
Have you noticed that, in Calgary, it is difficult to make suds in the water? If you’re new to Calgary, you may also be surprised to see a white crystalline buildup in the showerhead and the kettle. That’s because [...]
Have you started thinking about your air conditioning needs for the summer yet? We know your furnace has been your best friend for the past seven or eight months, but it's soon going to be very, very warm, and you're [...]
Hard to believe we're actually able to say it, but the heat of summer is going to be upon us very soon, and so we're thinking now is a good time to have your furnace, air conditioning or heat pump [...]
So you have a plumbing problem. Darn! Okay, so we’re not telling you anything you don’t know when we say plumbing issues are a big pain in the you know what. They usually happen at the worst of times, they [...]
Tell a family member or friend that you’re planning to get some work done on the house and it’s almost guaranteed (s)he will eventually tell you to “get three quotes” before you hire someone. It might be hackneyed advice, but [...]
