by Marti Reeder | Sep 29, 2021 | Energy, Green Living, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, John L. Scott, Misc., News, Newsletter, Real Estate, Smart Homes, Washington
“Sustainability” is a buzzword in the real estate industry these days. It seems like everyone from buyers to builders to happy homeowners are interested in a more sustainable home. Moving toward a more sustainable, or “green” home is pretty straightforward when you’re...
by Marti Reeder | May 13, 2020 | Design, Energy, Entertaining, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Remodeling, Home Selling, John L. Scott, King County, Listings, Real Estate
In past years there’s been a real movement toward “open concept” living. Historically, homes were built with rooms being specified for particular purposes, and there wasn’t much crossover. Kitchens were for cooking, not entertaining and gathering. Dining rooms were...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 26, 2017 | Energy, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ownership, Misc.
It was so nice to have a white Christmas for the first time in many years. However, along with snow comes cold temps. If your home isn’t properly winterized, that can mean big heating bills. Here are six ways to save money while staying warm this winter: Close...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 30, 2017 | Energy, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement
After the holidays, and as we start the new year, many of us are looking for ways to save money. Here some ways you can do that by also saving energy and water. Cover your water heater. Water heaters have to exert a lot of energy to heat the water in the tank,...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 24, 2016 | Energy, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc., Roofing
Make sure your home is ready for fall weather with this handy fall home maintenance checklist: Home Interior Fall Maintenance Tips Replace furnace filters and have your furnace and fireplace serviced before you need them. Do a fall safety check by testing smoke and...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 8, 2015 | Energy, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Improvement, Misc., Reporter
Save money and energy at home with these 10 tips: Install ceiling fans (e.g., dining room, bedrooms, living areas, office, etc.) Ceiling fans are an attractive, affordable, low-energy way to keep air moving. This can save you from adjusting your thermostat a few...
