Author: Jim Cunningham

The last few years brought about many changes and for most of us, that meant spending more time at home. White staying at home isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s been quite a relief to see the city open up once again. Renton is a busy and bustling city and

The world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great Shakeout is fast approaching! Held annually on the third Thursday of  October, millions of people, including the city of Renton, participate by holding earthquake drills and practicing earthquake safety. For residents in the Pacific Northwest, staying up to date on proper earthquake safety

Renton has a lot of historic neighborhoods and homes which means plumbing issues can be expected. When plumbing emergencies strike, it’s natural to feel a sense of urgency to resolve the issue quickly. While DIY fixes may seem tempting, there are compelling reasons why calling a professional plumber here in

The arrival of Fall doesn’t just signal the changing colors of the leaves or the end of Summer. With July and August normally being the driest months in Washington, Fall is the beginning of the rainy season and typically when the temperatures start to drop. Before it starts to get

Almost 100 gallons of cooking oil was dumped in Renton’s Black River, requiring the Washington Department of Ecology to oversee a widespread clean up of the impacted area. Though cooking oil is non toxic, the damage it caused was extensive to the local wildlife and ecosystem. Oil floats on top

Seattle is known for its long, evolving history, including rebuilding after a devastating city-wide fire. Although Seattle and surrounding areas such as Renton, Kent, Bellevue, Kirkland, etc. don’t reach back to the Middle Ages, it is still interesting to understand how plumbing evolved. In the modern world, we often take

The last few years has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events all over the United States. Heat waves, heavy rainfall, and hurricanes are continually growing stronger and their impact has caused damage both physically and economically. September is Ready in Renton month, and during

As human beings, we make mistakes all the time. Most of the time they’re tiny and insignificant, but every once in a while we do something by accident that can make us want to pull our hair out in frustration. Maybe you accidentally forgot to turn the water off in

As proud local business owners in Renton, we at Trusted Plumbing & Heating recently joined the Renton Chamber of Commerce. In order to best serve our community and enhance the plumbing services that we provide, we are doing our part to give back and strengthen the foundation of this city we

The Cemetery Pond Wetland Protection and Restoration project is currently underway for Cemetery Pond, a protected wetland in East Renton. Over the years, increased filling at the Cemetery Pond wetland has led to approximately two acres of the wetland being filled with soil and other materials. Filling increases stormwater runoff

In an effort to implement more programs about household hazardous waste, the city of Renton has accepted over $70,000 in grant funding from King County’s Hazardous Waste Management Program. The majority of this funding will go towards reducing the risks of chemical exposure to residents and the environment from used

With the arrival of August, Renton and the rest of Western Washington are enjoying the sunny days and warm summer nights. While many people enjoy the heat and are happy to spend time in the sun, like many things in life, moderation is always best. Temperatures have been steadily increasing