A Plumber's Cat

Sadly, Goon has been gone almost a month.

One day last month, he used the sofa as a litter box a few times before we caught it. I put him in isolation, but let him out and he bolted for the door, never to be seen again.

He was 9 years old, born in our bathtub, and a true indoor/outdoor cat.. He fought many a brave battle and had the torn ears and battle scars to prove it. He was a gentlecat to his friends, though.

May Bast embrace his warrior soul!

Ball Plumbing back on Google Places!

Not that it's Google's fault, but we have been off the coveted Google Places for months because of moving around, multiple locations, being more interested in plumbing than the internet, but it's done! We are back!

Now you can leave the great reviews on Google rather than e-mailing or calling. Okay? Please?

Here's proof:

Pressure Regulator in South Bellingham

In the decades I've been a licensed Journeyman Plumber, I've been in some of the nicest homes in the most exotic neighborhoods in Washington.

Every once in a while, this place can still make me pause.

The first picture is the home's crawl space, otherwise known as Chuckanut Bay. I had to do the jobs while the tide was out or else wear scuba gear.

Picture 2 is the old regulator (PRV) that during high tide was inches away from being submerged.

Picture 3 is the new PRV I installed plus a ball valve.

DIY drain in Mt Vernon, Wa

Here's another DIY mess-terpiece from a nice home in Mt Vernon, Wa. I forgot to take the After picture, but be assured it was up to my high standards.

DIY water leak in Mt. Vernon, Wa

This was in a commercial building--a vacant apartment--in a large complex in Mt. Vernon, Wa. The owner and his Maintenance Minions (just kidding) tried to take a short cut as shown in picture. Their repair leaked over a few days and destroyed the wall.

I repaired the pipe and replaced the angle stop within 45 minutes. I didn't get an after picture as the owner wanted me to go to his house to do some work.

Ball Plumbing Kitchen remodel

This is a kitchen remodel in a Bellingham condo. The countertop was done by a local Bellingam contractor, but the plumbing---faucet, disposer, drains, water---was done by Ball Plumbing.

Happy Holidays!

Here's to a very, very Happy New Year!

(and may whichever gods you believe in smile on you and yours!)