Combatting grease fires in your home the safe way
After the blazing 4th of July celebration, we are still thinking about fire home safety. While we have talked these last few weeks about...
Barbecues, fireworks and other home fire concerns
You know that summer is truly here when the 4th of July is right around the corner. That’s right, next Wednesday we will be celebrating...
Let's fight fires before they start
With the ongoing fire recovery work from the devastating inferno of the Armory Building in Aberdeen as a backdrop, we want to talk again...
Protecting your property from potential fire damage
We – like many of you who love our community – are still reeling from last weekend’s devastating fire that destroyed the Armory Building...
Beautifying your deck for summer
Decks in our coastal climate need frequent attention and care. A few weeks ago we talked about the importance of deck safety – ensuring...
Do you need help navigating the home-buying process?
The real estate market is heating up here on the Harbor. As we mentioned in last week’s column, Grays Harbor County was the second of the...
Robust housing market a sign of increasing economic health
After many years when things didn’t look so bright, the last couple of years the housing market in Grays Harbor County has rebounded...
Don't entertain disaster on your deck
Last weekend’s weather was amazing. We can hardly remember a Mother’s Day weekend so warm and beautiful. Many of us spent the day outside...
Avoid planting willow, alder or maple trees near power lines
We like to think – and encourage – safety first when it comes to any home repair. Last week we talked a lot about safely using ladders...
Ladder safety key in outside chores
There’s nothing like gorgeous weather to energize and invigorate us to head to the garden and take on those pesky outside chores. Last...