by Marti Reeder | Jan 27, 2021 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Home Value, Lawns & Landscaping, News, Real Estate, Roofing, Washington
I am writing this as I watch the rain trickle down on a grey January day. Yes, it’s the middle of another Seattle winter! Unlike most parts of the United States, the Pacific Northwest rarely experiences snow in the winter. However, as we all know, we have plenty of...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 4, 2020 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc., Real Estate, Roofing
It’s hard to believe that we’re deep into autumn with the holidays soon upon us! It seems just last week I was watching bulbs push up through the ground, and the trees were beginning to leaf and so hopeful for warm weather. But one look at the calendar (and with...
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 | Oct 8, 2014 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Improvement, Reporter, Roofing
Whether you are planning to put your home on the market, or just want to maintain your house, caring for your home’s exterior is important. Here are six tips from American Home Shield on ways to keep the outside of your home in tip top shape. With these tips, your...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 10, 2014 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Roofing, Seasonal
Watching the leaves from the window of my home office, I’m reminded that this is a good time to get my home ready for winter. Of course, I plan to have help with that (hint, hint, Merle), but here are some of the things on our fall home maintenance “to do” list: Seal...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 7, 2014 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Roofing, Seasonal, Video
Summer came early this year. Is your home ready? If not, check out these helpful tips from David Leon of American Home Shield. He offers great advice to get your home in tip top shape to handle the summer heat. Be sure to inspect and maintain the following: Air...