Windy Winter Seattle area winters are known to be rainy and can be very windy. Along with the wind comes power outages that turn already dark days even darker and colder. Many homeowners have discovered the magic of the gas-powered generator. Ranging from small ones able to run a few lights to “whole-house” generators that […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer is coming and most of us are planning a much needed vacation. Don’t let all those fun memories disappear by returning to a home that has been burglarized while you were away. There are many simple and inexpensive things to do to reduce the odds you will be victimized. Research reveals that if it […]
