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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NeighborWorks can help you budgets in 2021

Hoping your Christmas was merry, bright and safe! Can you believe that 2020 is almost in the books?! Before we begin with some ideas to start 2021 with fresh resolve … and some good goals for your house and finances, let’s talk for a moment about how to get you safely through the last bit of 2020. For starters, wear a mask! More tips for a safe New Year’s Because of all the events of 2020, we’re guessing that events ushering in a brand new year might be extra festive – albeit

Are you eligible for a free, installed ductless heat pump?

In 2020 most all of us are spending a lot more time at home! In fact, as you may know there’s been a significant home-improvement boon happening throughout the county! With most people spending so much more time in their homes, it’s even becoming hard to find available contractors because so many people are restoring, remodeling, revitalizing and redecorating their homes. One thing that tops the list of making your nest truly cozy and comfortable is having consistent, clean a

Ductless heat pumps gaining popularity

Is your heating system meeting your needs? Is it clean, inexpensive and effective? In the Pacific Northwest, houses use a variety of heating systems including baseboard heaters, heat pump/ air handler with ductwork, gas, pellet stove and wood stove and even a few old oil furnaces. In addition to regular heat pumps with ductwork, the newer ductless heat pumps are gaining in popularity for many great reasons. Not only are we going to sing the praises of ductless heat pumps toda

Protect your house during cold, wet winter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has predicted a bit colder and wetter winter in the Pacific Northwest this year. So, you may just want to take one of these pretty, sunshiny days and get your home ready for the cold. Of course, predicting the weather is a tricky business and we’re not sure what’s in store for the next few weeks and months. However, why not make yourself more comfortable and your house tighter in case the predictions are accurate. Close

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