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 Utilities’ Watershed Management Division manages […]

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 a water-related problem, but here […]

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 good idea to make sure […]

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. If you get your pipes […]

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 plumber to avoid costly mistakes […]

When you decide that work must be done on the plumbing in your home, hiring a professional plumbing service is always the right way to go. Many people do not understand how to properly deal with the plumbing in their own home, because of this, most projects end in disaster. Your home’s plumbing is important […]