Feeling Foggy? Does a layer of fog on your windows prevent you from enjoying our great Pacific Northwest views? This is a common problem for many homeowners in our area. Sometimes it’s a temporary problem caused by dads steamy cooking or it could mean you have a problem with the windows themselves or even […]
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Fall not ! This last week we got a good preview of the impending Fall season prompting many of us to venture onto the roof to clear debris and gutters. Projects like this are common for the Do-it-Yourself home owner. They can also be disastrous. Last December my husband fell from a ladder while cleaning […]
Gas Off! We just re-set our clocks for daylight savings. Traditionally this is a good time to check the batteries in our smoke alarms but it’s also a good time to assess our overall emergency preparedness. Whether it’s a house fire, power outage, earthquake or other disaster we are all encouraged to do what it […]
Did you know that water tanks can loose their effectiveness over time? And did you know that you should drain your tank each year? Most people never give their water heater a second thought — until it stops working or starts leaking. One thing you can do to extend the life of your water heater […]
When was the last time you inspected your deck? If you are like most of us the answer is likely to be ‘never’. Sadly, thousands of people are injured every year due to poor construction practices and maintenance of decks. According to the North American Deck and Railing association “there are more than 40 million […]
Some experts say we’ll be facing a warmer summer than usual this year. Since mild weather is the norm for most of us in the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to be caught unprepared when the thermometer soars. Now is the time to think ahead and get prepared. Choosing an appropriate cooling method can be a […]
FunGUS is no FunGI One day a dark spot appears on the ceiling, and as things go, you ignore it until it grows ugly enough to catch your full attention. You finally call your contractor friend who delivers the news, you have black mold! You feel a sense of panic until your friend calms you […]
A recent news story about carbon monoxide poisoning has raised concern for my friends, family and clients. Some of the most dangerous situations are often the most simple and inexpensive items to address. I’ve attached a quick checklist to help identify and fix some of the most obvious items we all tend to overlook. The […]
Dear friend, There’s nothing quite like natural light to change the feel and functionality of a home. Adding a skylight to a room can transform a room from dull to spectacular and in today’s energy conscious world; skylights can be a real energy saver too. Skylights come in many forms, from simple bubbles to high-tech […]
The roof is arguably the most important part of the home and often the most neglected when it comes to maintenance. The Pacific Northwest climate is particularly harsh on all types of roofs. Rain, snow and wind are hard enough but the biggest threat is actually moss. Moss, if allowed to build can turn a […]
