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Water Conservation Tips for Kent Residents
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
Kent Makes a Splash this Fourth of July
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
Plumbing Problems to Look Out For in Your Kent Home
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
Dirty Drain Pipes Lead to Trouble
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
Repiping Kent, One Home at a Time
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
Visit the Source of Seattle’s Drinking Water
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
Save Money on Your Water Bills!
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
Who Do I Call? Plumber or Utility?
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
Spring Plumbing Tips
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
