by Marti Reeder | Oct 23, 2017 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Smart Homes
As technology evolves, more and more homeowners are using smart home technology to control systems and appliances in their homes – thermostats, refrigerators, dishwashers, lighting, sound systems and more. These systems and appliances can be controlled by your...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 18, 2016 | Appraisal, Heating/Cooling, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Inspection, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter
Do a Final Walk-Through Before Closing You’ve done it! You’ve found your dream home, and you are almost ready to sign the papers that will make it yours. While you are anxious to close the deal and move in, there is one critical last step before you do so – a...
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 | 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 | Oct 17, 2012 | Energy, Green Living, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance
HouseLogic encourages readers to celebrate Energy Awareness month by doing our best to improve energy efficiency in our homes. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 1. Buy energy efficient appliances. Energy Star appliances are a good start, but for stellar...