Following a long and wet winter, our homes will soon be begging for our attention. It’s time to take a walk around the house to see what the winter weather has done to our once pristine homes. Water and wind, ice and snow have a way of damaging our home’s exterior and the dark days […]
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Dear friend, Whether you do your own remodeling work or just hang an occasional picture you have likely used a tape measure. Since they don’t come with a manual you may have overlooked some of the features pros use. Attached is a list of helpful features that may surprise you. For those who wish to […]
If you own a garage door you are probably fully aware they aren’t maintenance free. From squeaks and rattles to jamming and outright failure the garage door system contains many moving parts that need regular attention. They can even become dangerous. We recently found ourselves in “failure mode” … car almost stuck inside the garage! […]
Easy Inventory 2:00 AM. “Water has flooded the upper floor and is puddling in the light fixtures downstairs. The carpet is soaked, the ceiling is coming down and the floor is ruined!” What followed was a disaster recovery project that lasted months and required all items in the house to be removed and either placed […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if styles never changed? We could all still be wearing bell-bottoms and homes would all be painted white …well, maybe it’s a good thing styles do change. Unfortunately, home styling changes and we find ourselves trying to catch up at the last minute when we decide to sell the home. If […]
This Sucks! Imagine trying to maintain your home without the benefit of power tools. Power tools like the cordless drill have revolutionized home maintenance. For its versatility and usefulness, I suggest every homeowner have one (or two). That said, I think there’s one very versatile tool that gets overlooked and underutilized, the lowly Wet/Dry Vacuum. […]
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 […]
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 […]
