First Impressions Getting a home ready for market means helping the home be as attractive as possible to potential buyers. We’ve all heard about “first impressions” making a huge difference. The home should look its best and SMELL its best. This can be difficult to achieve if the home has been host to family pets. […]
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It’s not too late to spruce up that outdoor patio, porch or deck. The warm days of summer afford the opportunity to get outside and have some fun or kick back with friends. Outdoor spaces are increasing in popularity with many home buyers looking for great amenities like outdoor kitchens and firepits. Most homes have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fall Forward It’s hard to imagine that summer is just about over. Kids will be going back to school, vacations are coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. For me September is a magical time. We still get some warm weather, fall colors begin to appear and people are re-engaging in […]
