by Marti Reeder | Dec 11, 2017 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership
Like it or not, winter is just 10 days away. If you haven’t already prepped your home for winter and freezing temps, there’s still time. Use our handy checklist to make sure you and your home are ready for winter weather: Reverse the direction of your...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 20, 2014 | Energy, Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Reporter
As the temperatures drop this fall, energy and water bills are likely to go up. Here are some ways to save energy at home to offset those higher bills. Install a programmable thermostat to automatically lower the heat at night and when youโre away from home. Lower the...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 19, 2013 | Energy, Home Maintenance, Seasonal
Burst pipes, astronomical heating bills and drafty doors and windows can make for a long and miserable winter, even in the Pacific Northwest. Though our winters are milder than much of the country, there are still some preventative measures we can take to ensure that...