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For most people, it’s common sense to rid their house of a colony of rats or mice. The same thinking needs to apply to pest birds. The bacteria, parasites and fungal agents in their feces can pose a serious health risk.

Caulking windows is good project for summer. I don’t know about you, but with the longer days and sunnier weather, my “honey do” list starts to grow. Besides the regular lawn and garden care, summer can be the best time to catch up on your home maintenance. Save Time and Money: Keeping things properly maintained is a lot easier, faster and cheaper than having to make major repairs. Getting after these jobs early will allow more time to relax later. Besides, did you know th

Water condenses on the inside of a window. When you think of disastrous things that can happen to a home – fires, earthquakes and windstorms come to mind. However, the enemy that does the most damage to most homes is none of these. It’s trapped moisture! While burst pipes and flooding creeks are also concerns, the type of problem I’m talking about is the moisture that gets trapped inside a house silently and daily from things you don’t usually think about; things like wet jac

Do you or someone you know need help buying a home? We at NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor may be able to help! For nearly 50 years the volunteer board and our staff of NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor have been committed to providing decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities for the Grays Harbor community. Most readers might be aware of the subsidized rental units we provide through the Grays Harbor Housing Authority and the Housing Counseling and Education Services avail

Not to be overly dramatic, but a plugged gutter or downspout really can do all kinds of damage. For instance, water trapped can overflow onto the fascia board or even the soffit, causing them to rot.

Hiring a neutral residential inspector is helpful in buying a home. Buying a house is a big deal -- the greatest investment that most people make. So, why do so many people feel like they have been rushed through the process? It seems like I spent more time on picking out a new shirt than I had to really look at a huge investment like a house. Some of the same people who would kick the tires, go for a test drive and even hire a trusted auto mechanic to check out a car they

Although we here at NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor are not necessarily the experts in gift giving, we do know a few things that are important to renters and homeowners alike.

Here is an autumn “To Do” list from us here at NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor in Aberdeen to get you started.

Many people don’t think twice about birds nesting in their eaves, but would be horrified to learn of rats living in their basement.

When hiring contractors, always check that they are currently licensed, bonded and insured.