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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Do you have a mystery switch in your house? A dead outlet or flickering lights? Don’t overlook symptoms of an ailing electrical system. Like all systems in the home, electrical devices and wiring can get old and cause problems or even become dangerous. Many homes have been remodeled by amateurs, handymen or the homeowner and […]
Garage Secure? A neighbor recently had his car stolen from inside his locked garage. The thief was able to defeat the garage door opener, enter the car (with the keys inside) and make off with his prized possession. For those of us who presume our garage (aka storage unit) is secure, consider that a thief […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
