There’s one thing that you can typically count on in the great state of Washington and that’s an abundance of rainfall. In Western Washington, the average annual rainfall is over 3 feet. Since we usually get a fair amount of rainfall in the Spring and Fall, we tend to take
Summer has begun and that means the city of Kent is hosting a wide array of events this season. You can look forward to Summer concerts and outdoor film showings, but the main event this year is the Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park. The Fourth of July
Most of the time, plumbing problems in your home are small inconveniences. Does the faucet drip after you turn it off? Is your shower drain moving sluggishly? Does your toilet continue to run after you flush? These issues all seem very minor and don’t directly disrupt your life, but they
Drain pipes get dirty. Over time, that dirt becomes a layer of film that becomes builds-up. Those build-ups lead to clogs and can lead to the pipe being completely blocked up from it scaling over. Unless you run a camera or scope down into your drain lines, there is no
With March half gone and April just around the corner, the long hibernated ‘To Do’ lists are slowly waking up all over. For most homeowners, the summer renovation list can have all matters of things from repairs that are needed to making changes to your home functions better for your
Did you ever wonder where our drinking water originates? Take the kids to the Cedar River Watershed Education Center to find out! Located just 35 miles east of Seattle at Rattlesnake Lake, the Center provides free and low-cost programs to families and all ages of school children. The Seattle Public
Homeowners and renters alike will often come up against this question: “Do I call my local plumber or my local utility service with my plumbing issue?” Every situation is different, of course, and as a renter you may be making the first call to your landlord instead if there is
February is the month when the first signs of spring begin to pop up in the ground and in our thoughts. Spring cleaning may (or may not) be on your agenda. But whether or not you’re super-organized and super-charged to get through a list of spring cleaning chores, it’s a
Unlike old soldiers who never die, sewer pipes have long, but limited, lifetimes. Sewer pipes aren’t something homeowners usually think about: They’re out of sight and usually out of mind–until they clog or break down. As with many things, good maintenance is the key to avoiding a nasty sewer surprise.
It is common for homeowners to put plumbing issues in the back of their mind, until emergency plumbing services are needed. In an emergency, every second counts, especially in situations, such as a burst pipe or busted water heater. In emergency situations, it is essential that you hire a qualified