A sewer smell drifting through your home can be one of the most unpleasant surprises a homeowner encounters. It is stubborn, unwelcome, and difficult to ignore. Even faint sewer odors can make your house feel uncomfortable, and stronger ones can…
Most of us have had that moment in the kitchen when the sink suddenly stops draining. You stare down at a pool of cloudy water, wondering what could possibly be stuck down there this time. Kitchen drains take on a…
Clogged drains are one of those problems that always seem to show up at the wrong moment. You are washing dishes, brushing your teeth, or running the shower, and the water suddenly pools instead of draining away. It is inconvenient,…
Modern homes are changing quickly, and many of us are paying more attention to comfort, convenience, and cleanliness. Touchless fixtures used to feel like luxury upgrades you would only see in fancy hotels or restaurants. Now they are popping up…
Seattle is a city that’s always thinking ahead, especially when it comes to safety, sustainability, and protecting our environment. Plumbing codes may not be the most glamorous topic at first glance, but they play a huge role in how our…
No one ever expects a plumbing emergency to strike at the worst possible moment, but it happens all the time. A burst pipe in the middle of the night, a flooded toilet just before guests arrive, or a leaky pipe…
If you’ve ever had a slow drain that just wouldn’t clear, there’s a good chance the culprit wasn’t inside your home at all. Tree roots are one of the most common causes of stubborn drain problems in the Seattle Metropolitan…
Seattle winters may not be as brutal as those in the Midwest, but that doesn’t mean we’re off the hook when it comes to cold-weather plumbing issues. Every year, when temperatures dip below freezing, homeowners find themselves dealing with frozen…
Water heating is one of those hidden household expenses that adds up quickly. It’s not as visible as your heating or cooling bill, but it can account for nearly 20 percent of your home’s energy use. That means every shower,…
