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 […]
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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 […]
Spring is a great time to inspect your home for wintertime invasion of pests of all kinds. During the winter your home was an inviting place for critters to find warmth, food and water. Now that it’s springtime they may be planning to make your home their permanent residence, make a family and even invite […]
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 […]
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 […]
Killer CO! Carbon monoxide alarms are now required. Effective April 1,2012 RCW 19.27.930 requires the seller of any owner occupied single family residence to equip the residence with carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with State building code before a buyer or any other person may legally occupy the residence following the sale. This requirement applies […]
