North and South Recycling and Disposal stations will be open. Seattle’s food and yard waste, garbage and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. Seattle Public Utilities customers should place their containers out by 7 am to ensure collection. The City of Seattle’s North Recycling… [ Keep reading ]
Don’t ruin your holidays with a sewer backup into your home. Remember that Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) from food preparation can wreck the holiday spirit by clogging up your home’s side sewer. Always dispose of them in the trash rather than down the drain. For more info, check out A Side… [ Keep reading ]
Each winter, homes are damaged due to water pipes that freeze and burst. By taking a few simple precautions, you can help save yourself from the mess, money and headaches of burst frozen pipes. Before the Cold Hits Insulate pipes in your home’s crawl spaces, basement and attic. Exposed pipes are more… [ Keep reading ]
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 3. Daylight Saving Time is a good reminder to test your home’s smoke detectors and change out old batteries. As winter approaches, it’s also a great time to replace burned-out light bulbs with energy-efficient CFL light bulbs. Old fluorescent… [ Keep reading ]