Pests of all kinds are jealous of our lifestyles. They like our warm homes as much as we do so they try to get in. Wildlife also likes our manicured yards, bushes, trash cans and lush lawns so they move in close by for an easy meal. Pest control experts advise we first ‘exclude’ pests […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Snow!!! I was delighted to see snow on Christmas Day! There’s just something magical about the quiet blanket of freshness that completes the winter atmosphere. I love playing in the snow and I want it to last forever, but my husband (Mr. Scrooge) sees the practical side and immediately starts thinking about the impact on […]
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 […]
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! […]
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. […]
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 […]
Psssst! As Spring emerges and we venture outdoors, one of the first things we find is the messy, icky, mossy deck, slippery walkways and driveways. Winter winds and constant rain can do surprising damage to all of our previously clean outdoor surfaces. Cleaning these surfaces can seem like a daunting task unless you know some […]
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 […]
