Nailing It Down

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Robust housing market a sign of increasing economic health

After many years when things didn’t look so bright, the last couple of years the housing market in Grays Harbor County has rebounded beautifully with signs it will continue to grow. In fact, in the first quarter of this year, Grays Harbor ranked first out of 15 Western Washington counties for the average sale prices increase – with prices up a remarkable 27.5 percent over the first quarter of 2017. It was also listed second of the 15 counties in the percentage increase in the

Don't entertain disaster on your deck

Last weekend’s weather was amazing. We can hardly remember a Mother’s Day weekend so warm and beautiful. Many of us spent the day outside on a deck or patio and that got us thinking about other upcoming celebrations and entertaining out of doors. Are you planning a Memorial Day gathering, graduation party, Father’s Day barbecue, family reunion or just a get-together with your friends this summer? Whatever the occasion, when the weather even hints at being nice, we Harborites

Avoid planting willow, alder or maple trees near power lines

We like to think – and encourage – safety first when it comes to any home repair. Last week we talked a lot about safely using ladders and also reminded you all to call 811 two business days before digging more than a foot deep on your property to make sure you aren’t going to run into any underground utilities. This service is done usually at no cost to you. Today we’re taking a closer look at the trees near and around your house. NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor is a non-profi

Ladder safety key in outside chores

There’s nothing like gorgeous weather to energize and invigorate us to head to the garden and take on those pesky outside chores. Last week we talked about the importance of calling 811 before you dig. Are you planning a major planting or removal of a big bush or tree, a home improvement project like a new fence or even some key home repairs like a new water or sewer line? When you call 811 two business days before you dig, all the key underground utilities are located for yo

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NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor contributes to the community conversation on housing issues through a weekly column in the Daily World titled "Nailing it Down."

Since 1999, the "Nailing it Down"articles have been published in the Daily World and other countywide weekly newspapers. NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor County has collaborated with local newspapers, elected officials and local experts to publish articles covering hundreds of topics.

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Avoid planting willow, alder or maple trees near power lines

Ladder safety key in outside chores

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NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor contributes to the community conversation on housing issues through a weekly column in the Daily World titled "Nailing it Down."

Since 1999, the "Nailing it Down"articles have been published in the Daily World and other countywide weekly newspapers. NeighborWorks® of Grays Harbor County has collaborated with local newspapers, elected officials and local experts to publish articles covering hundreds of topics.

Nailing It Down

the blog

Archive

Robust housing market a sign of increasing economic health

Don't entertain disaster on your deck

Avoid planting willow, alder or maple trees near power lines

Ladder safety key in outside chores

Search By Tags