Author: Jim Cunningham

We’re only months away from Winter, and as the weather gets colder, you don’t want to be left without sufficient heat. To keep your home warm and comfortable during chilly weather, you could rely on external heat sources like fireplaces and space heaters, but for constant, and steady heating, a

There’s still time to register for the Eastside Virtual Job Fair. This year, Renton is joining other eastside cities to partner with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County for this annual job fair. Like last year, the event is virtual, but it is free to sign up as either

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