The Field Guide
Guides & How-Tos
Practical, no-nonsense know-how straight from the field — what we’ve learned doing excavation, plumbing, and sewer work across Snohomish & King County, written down so it’s useful before you ever pick up the phone.
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How to Prep a Pad for a New Shed or ADU
A structure is only as level and lasting as the pad under it. Here’s how a proper base is built…
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On-Site: Regrading a Backyard That Flooded Every Winter
A homeowner near Marysville had a patio that turned into a pond every November. The fix wasn’t a bigger drain…
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Let’s Build a French Drain That Actually Drains
Most failed French drains fail for one reason: they had nowhere to send the water. Here’s how to build one…
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How to Read Your Lot Before You Dig
Before a single bucket of dirt moves, the lot tells you most of what you need to know. Here’s how…