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. Please feel free to browse the topic list
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Basic home maintenance save you money

Here at NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor, people often ask us what types of things they need to do to keep their homes well maintained. And, then there are those people whose houses suggest – in even a casual drive by – that they might not be too aware of how to take care of what is likely their biggest investment – their house. If you need a good wake up call, remember that most homeowner insurance policies do not cover deferred maintenance. In other words, if you discover this

Paint your house; borrow our tools

This is a great time of year to paint your house – or at least give it a good scrub! We’d like to help you with a few tips on ways to make it easier. In addition, you may recall that we have tools you can borrow if you need them. Remember, in our climate most houses need to be painted about every five to nine years. Also, remember that simply washing your house can make a huge difference not only in how it looks now, but also in extending the life of your current paint job. W

Written contract key to successful partnership with contractors

When you have a home project you want to hire an expert to do, it’s critical to hire the right people. The most important key to having a successful project is to hire a contractor who is bonded, licensed and insured. We spent a whole column recently outlining why that is so important. In addition to hiring someone who is bonded, licensed and insured, to set you up for success it’s key to have a written contract including a clear description of the work to be done. So today w

Tips and tricks to discourage pest bird infestations

The sweet sounds of songbirds are typically a welcome sign of summer. However, when they move in for the season that means they make a nest. If you’re a homeowner, you need to stay alert so that birds making their tidy homes don’t disrupt your tidy home. Some of the same people, who would be horrified to learn of a family of rats living in their basement, don’t think twice about birds nesting in their eaves. But they should! Some birds, such as starlings, English sparrows and

Hire licensed contractors for home projects

During this unprecedented time, each of us has been affected in such different ways. For many, employment and wages have diminished or stopped all together. However, for some businesses and jobs, things have been busier than ever. While some are scraping to get by right now, some are able to afford to re-invest into their home and their local economy. If you have a building job that you’d like to tackle this summer, if it’s in your budget, the work would be welcome to area co

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