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

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Ductless heat pumps offer bountiful benefits

Last week we talked about a variety of other heating devices that we tend to use in the Pacific Northwest and how to check them out now for efficiency and safety concerns before the heating season kicks in. There’s nothing like cooler weather – and the first heating bill of the season – to get one thinking about alternatives. Today we’re going to talk about the benefits of one of our favorite heating system – the ductless heat pump. CHEAP ALTERNATIVE FOR HEAT In this climate,

Prep your heating system for winter

The experts are predicting a wet and cold winter this year. So, we thought this was the perfect time to remind you of what kinds of maintenance your heating system might need. For some, what follows are easy checks, for others it may involve calling a handy man. Either way, ensuring a safely heated house for the winter is a good idea! HOME HEATING FIRE PREVENTION Various aspects of heating a home are some of the leading causes of home fire deaths, but a few simple safety tips

Checklist to help you prepare home for rainy season

In just a few days the official start of autumn begins. Often this is the most beautiful time of year here on the Harbor. It’s also the time of year we look ahead to preparing ourselves for the coming rain and cold weather. We here at NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor have a few autumn chores listed today. Some can wait a couple of weeks and others you might want to put on your “To Do” list for this weekend. We’re not yet including all the ones related to falling leaves, because

Get those flies out of your window tracks!

Have you ever wondered how to really get your sliding window tracks clean? Even with their dirt and dead flies, they are often one of the most overlooked areas inside our homes. Well, this is a great time of year to clean them – and we’ll tell you exactly what to do, later in the column. But before we get to that, let’s review our last blog’s End of Summer To Do list. (It’s a little like school, even if you missed last week’s blog you’re not off the hook for the assignment.)

Enjoy the sun while getting chores done

School bells have begun ringing in many districts already this week – and will be ringing after Labor Day in the rest of Grays Harbor. Even when you’re an adult it can feel like summer is the shortest season of the year. However, it isn’t really autumn yet and we should have plenty of summer-like weather in the next few weeks. So, while it’s not quite time for our annual autumn chore To Do list, today we will give you an idea of the fixes and finishes for your house that are

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