Maintenance

Ready or not, here comes March! Because of the submission deadlines, as I write this article it’s still early February; still dark, cold, and...

It’s February! Ready to plant your garden, get some sun, throw open a window? Remember, February is still the middle of winter. We’ve...

January has arrived, and it is a great time to schedule exterior building maintenance. Whether you have a small crack in your foundation or a...

Last month’s article was mainly about Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves which have been required on water heaters since 1910. As a result...

Last month we began to talk about how ‘tank’ style storage water heaters have evolved into the devices we see today, and we’ll...

Looking to expand your portfolio? If you’re sitting on a plot of land in Seattle, you may be wondering how to figure out its development...

The last few articles have been about Drain Systems, clearing them when clogged and digitally documenting them. A properly designed drain system...

Conducting an informational inspection/walkthrough of your rental property is important periodically - we recommend at least once a year. It allows...

I have to say that September is my favorite month here in Washington State. It’s the 2nd driest month, (which I appreciate more and more with...

It’s not uncommon for property owners and management companies to use an unlicensed maintenance person or ‘Handyman’ to do lots of...

A few years before working for DTG Recycle, I bought a duplex in Renton and did a full remodel inside and out. I had a lot of garbage to clean up,...

Homeowners insurance is a savior in cases of unexpected perils that you and your house may encounter in many forms. Most homeowners’ insurance...