Hydro jetting is a powerful technique that uses high water pressure and a variety of specialty nozzles to clear heavy debris out of pipes. Think of it as a super high-end pressure washer. Plumbers can use it to clear and remove tree roots, grease, scale, compacted soil, and other substances that are clogging a pipe, […]
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Water softeners have been in residential use for years. They protect appliances by removing minerals that cause them to break down more quickly. They also make skin and hair softer and soap more sudsy. Do you need a whole-house water softening system? Let’s dive in. What is hard water? Hard water has high levels of […]
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If you’re the parent of a bottle-fed newborn, a smoothie maker, an owner of fine stemware, or anyone who wants to simplify kitchen chores, then give some thought to having a glass rinser installed. Once only used by baristas, the glass rinser has gone domestic. The rinser functions just like the ones you see at […]
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If you need to replace your heating system—or any other household appliance—the big question will come up: Is it better to get gas or electric? As you weigh fuel costs and the impact your household has on the environment, this piece of the equation gets more and more tricky. Let’s compare. Cost Of Gas vs. […]
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The moment your house floods is not the moment to ask where the shutoff valve is or to go hunting for your tools. If a pipe ruptures, a toilet won’t unstop, a giant bubble of water is forming on the ceiling, your basement is filling with water, or your water heater is leaking, you need […]
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Summers are hotter now than they have been in the recent past, which has led to more and more households and businesses in the Pacific Northwest adding air conditioning. These systems are important for safety in extreme heat and for comfort in the middle of the summer. They can also improve air quality and keep […]
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What is a smart panel? Who should consider investing in one? Do they really help? Read on: We’re walking you through one of the most exciting home upgrades of the century. What is a smart panel? A smart panel is a digital electrical panel that can supplement or replace a traditional panel. It does everything […]
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Heading into summer in the Pacific Northwest means preparing for more than higher temperatures. It means getting ready for inconsistent weather patterns, smoke season, and possible heat domes. It’s good to prepare for generally worse air quality, too. Indoor air quality can deteriorate in the summer due to pollution, fires, and extreme heat that can […]
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If you’re considering purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), you’re likely thinking hard about the long-term costs of making the switch from a fuel-powered or hybrid vehicle to an electric one. Insurance, taxes, and maintenance costs matter but the cost of powering a car using electricity versus powering it with petroleum fuel is what people consider […]
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When you have your plumbing inspected, a licensed plumber will perform a top-to-bottom review of your entire plumbing system. What kind of home plumbing inspections does a plumber provide? Home services businesses perform certain types of inspections, but not others: Plumbing inspections for real estate transactions? No. Home services companies like ours typically do not […]
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