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Guides from Shephard Plumbing
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Tank or Tankless Water Heater? How to Decide in the Yakima Valley
Old heater acting up, or planning ahead? Here's how to think through repair, replacement and the tank-versus-tankless choice.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Trenchless Sewer and Water Line Repair in Yakima: When You Don't Have to Dig Up the Yard
Trenchless repair can fix a buried line without tearing up your whole yard, but it isn't the answer to every problem.
October 6, 2026 · 3 min read
What Belongs in a Toilet (and What Doesn't): A Message from the WA Emergency Management Division
It sounds obvious, but wipes, paper towels and grease are behind a huge share of the clogs plumbers see.
October 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Winter Is Coming: Get Your Yakima Valley Plumbing Ready for the Freeze
A little work in the fall keeps a hard freeze from turning into a burst pipe and a wet house.
October 6, 2026 · 4 min read
5 Things Every Home Owner Should Know About Their Plumbing
Learn these five on a calm afternoon and you'll be ahead of most plumbing problems before they start.