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If your toilet runs, if your faucets are older, if your shower head drips–you’re wasting both water and money. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average household could save about $170 per year in water costs by installing water-efficient fixtures. In the Seattle area, you may be eligible for a $100 rebate for […]

How you roll your toilet paper from the dispenser, over or under, may not seem like a controversial issue. Many people may not even think about how the paper rolls. They just put a new roll on the dispenser automatically. But, when the popular advice columnist Ann Landers offered her rationale for toilet paper rolling direction

The legendary actor Spencer Tracy once said: “Acting is not an important job in the scheme of things. Plumbing is.” If you’ve ever had a plumbing emergency, you know what he means. You need someone who knows how to fix it right! And that plumber is made, not born. The plumbing profession is complex, with many

This quiz tests your drain brain, how savvy you are about household water use and plumbing. The answers appear below. 1. In the summer, it’s okay to flush grease down the drain, because it won’t clog the pipes in the heat. True or False? 2. Very slow leaky faucets are worth fixing. True or False​?

Whether you’ve lived in your home for years, or you’re a new owner, it’s important to find out the state of your drains and sewers before there’s a problem. A big unknown for many homeowners is the “side sewer.” This is the pipe that connects your home’s plumbing system to the municipal sewer main in the

Sewer pipes are a part of your home’s infrastructure that probably doesn’t get much attention. For many people, it’s out of sight, out  of mind.  But everyone in the family will quickly notice when sewage begins to seep out of your drains–into the shower for instance. The aroma of a back-up is usually what hits

Winter is here, and we don’t know when, or for how long, the temperature might dip below freezing. So, the best strategy is that of the Boy Scouts: “Be prepared.” Preparedness rule number one is to make sure that your thermostat is set no lower than 55 degrees, even when you are away on vacation.

What’s the most common problem that causes clogs in kitchen plumbing and sewer backups? Grease. “Whether you have a private septic system or are connected to a municipal sewer system, disposing of kitchen fats, oils, and grease down the sink, drain or toilet is a sure way to foul the sewer pipes and require costly plumbing

When you’re buying a new house, what you can’t see may hurt you! Even if everything in the new house looks great, and you have a warranty, it’s a good idea to make sure beforehand that your septic system and sewer lines are in good working order. It’s worth the small additional cost to have a licensed

It’s fall, a wonderful season to get together with friends and family to watch the Seahawks or the MLB playoffs. Whatever the reason for having friends or family visit, don’t let a clogged drain or sewer spoil your fun. More people in the house means more usage, and this can add stress to kitchen and