by Marti Reeder | Jun 27, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ownership, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc., Reporter, Seasonal
According to the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), only 20% of Northwest Washington homeowners have air conditioning, with 42% cooling their homes through a heat pump in 2012. Compare this to Eastern Washington homes where 65% have air conditioning with 52%...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 16, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Market Conditions, Real Estate, Reporter
People say that spring is the best time to sell your home, but Realtor.com says that 50% of homes are sold during the summer! June, in particular, tends to be the best time to sell your home. In fact, according to Trulia, June is 29% busier than any other month when...
by Marti Reeder | May 30, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter
It may still be spring, but we are experiencing some lovely summer weather. This is the perfect time to make sure your landscaping is up to par, so your lawn and gardens look beautiful year-round. This is particularly important if you are considering selling your home...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 14, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Everyone likes to save money, especially on expensive home-related projects. With these DIY home hacks, inspired by This Old House, you can save time, money and energy! Here are 10 of our favorite home hacks. Closing closet doors reduces the square footage your home...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 16, 2016 | Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Ideas, Reporter
Thinking of going green or stepping up your existing efforts this spring? We can help! We’ve got 10 easy ways for you to go green at home this spring: Cleaning: Make your own cleaning products at home from simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon and soap....
by Marti Reeder | Jan 11, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Warranty, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance, Reporter
Because your home is one of your most valuable investments, it is important to protect it. There are two primary ways to do that: homeowners’ insurance and home warranty. While both are important resources, they cover different things. Here are some of the key...