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We hate to interrupt the last bit of summer with a mention of added chores. However, we also want you all – and your house – to be warm, dry and safe this fall and winter. It’s a lot easier and safer to be on a roof on a dry, windless day, than it is in the middle of a storm. That’s why we’re going to encourage you to, look ahead and, well, look up! For starters, regardless of the type of primary heating you have, most houses around here have at least one fireplace. Typically

We have just a couple of weeks before school bells start ringing again! Even as an adult it can feel like summer is the shortest season of the year – especially around here! 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 certainly not yet 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 important to tackle this time of year.

As a man, I tend to do things the hard way. I don’t read instructions thoroughly and rely on trial and error until things eventually work out. Usually, there are pieces left over or I’ve had to spend more money than I intended. But, when it comes to buying or remodeling a home, the stakes can be high. The good news is, you don’t have to go it alone and you can learn a lot along the way. At NeighborWorks, our Certified Housing Counselor can help you prepare for purchasing or

In the Pacific Northwest, summer is definitely the best time to paint or stain your house. In Grays Harbor, we’re so near the coast that most houses need a fresh paint job every five to nine years. Is this the year for your house? As we’ve said in recent blogs, an annual quick wash and rinse can increase the longevity of your paint job. So, if this isn’t the year to repaint your house at least consider washing it. (We recommend using 30 Second Cleaner, water and a light scrub

Beautiful summer weather is helpful for many home maintenance chores. So, is a ladder stand-off! Last week we gave you a list of chores that are ways to protect your investment – your home! Today we want to remind you to protect yourself anytime you use a ladder. We encouraged you to wash the outside of your windows, wash or paint your house and stack your wood far from your home. However, one of things we didn’t emphasize, which we feel strongly about it, is to make sure saf