by Marti Reeder | Nov 21, 2012 | Energy, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Roofing
It isn’t officially winter for another month, but with our temperatures dropping at night, this is a good time to do some preventative maintenance on your home. A little work now could save you time, money and frustration later. Indoor Home Maintenance 1) Have...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 22, 2012 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Value, Home Warranty
Did you know a home protection plan gives you peace of mind? Also called a home warranty, a home protection plan from a provider like American Home Shield can cover many of the repair and replacement issues that come along with home ownership, including heating &...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 11, 2012 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping
The answer to the first question is easy – yes, you can paint your grass! The second question is a little trickier to answer – would you want to? Again, the answer is yes! In the Pacific Northwest, we often endure dry summers throughout July, August and...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 7, 2012 | Home Maintenance, Misc.
Halloween can be a fun time of year for families, but there are always a few pranksters that spoil the fun — especially for homeowners whose property gets egged or TP’d. Here are some handy tips from HouseLogic on how to clean your home up after Halloween...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 28, 2012 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Value
I know what you’re thinking – clean my siding? Ugh! What a job! [Ask Merle. He’ll agree.] Yes, it can be a lot of work, but cleaning your home’s siding once a year can increase its life and also boost your home’s curb appeal should you...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 13, 2012 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance
Here’s a great summer home maintenance tip from Move Smart Home Inspections in King County: Trim back any plants, trees or shrubs that are touching your home. Continue to trim them throughout the summer because they will grow quickly. For more seasonal...
