We have all heard the unfortunate story about people coming home from vacation or an event only to find that their home catastrophically flooded. They never knew that days and days had passed by before anyone knew that there was even an issue and everything within...

Many homeowners have little to no experience with repair or replacement of large home appliances like water heaters. Whether you are experiencing water heater trouble or just want to educate yourself to become a more prepared homeowner, read on to learn about common...

Have you ever needed to locate your water shut off? Many people are intimidated by the idea of shutting off the water to their home. The task may seem scary, but it’s very simple to locate the areas around your home with water shut off valves and to learn how to use...

Common plumbing problems are an inevitable part of owning a home. While some problems come with aging fixtures or normal wear and tear on plumbing equipment, others may be caused by how certain systems are used and maintained. Lifetime Plumbing can provide the...

Electrical grounding  Being grounded is important for all aspects of life, but especially for your electrical system. Luckily, electrical grounding is simple to understand once you have all the information. If your Seattle or Kirkland home was recently rewired,...

Filters + Air Purification  Air filters go a long way to making sure that your home’s air is as healthy and safe as possible. Air purifiers can help alleviate allergies, asthma symptoms, and even chemical sensitivities. Besides health benefits, air purification...

Air Purification Systems Summertime in the Pacific Northwest can get blisteringly hot! Your A/C unit needs all the help it can get. But did you know that there’s a way to boost your A/C’s function while also improving air quality at the same time?  Whole-home air...

A toasty home is welcomed when escaping chilly weather. Less welcome are the heating bills that can come with keeping that abode cozy By taking a few preemptive steps, however, it is possible to optimize energy usage, get the most from your heating system and still...

Power outages always come at the most inconvenient times and can last longer than any of us would like. In the Evergreen State it’s inevitable for downed trees to cut off power to your Kirkland home. Luckily, there is a way to mitigate the effects of power outages. In...

Seattle is home to some of the most beautiful, historic homes this side of the Cascades. With all the beauty that comes with age, so does technology and infrastructure begin to give way. Electrical wiring is no exception to this. While copper wiring will outlast most...