Safety first while entertaining on deck!
It looks like summer has finally arrived! Hurray! And, with the risks of Covid-19 lower, outside entertaining will likely be more...
Written contract key to great partnership with contractors
Last week we talked about how important it is to hire contractors who are licensed, bonded and insured for your home improvement...
Hire licensed, bonded, insured contractors
As we mentioned in our last blog, spring is a great time to begin your home fix-up or remodeling project. If you need to hire a...
Trapped moisture is an invisible enemy to your house
When it comes to your house, it’s something that is hidden that can typically do the most harm. Trapped moisture. It is your home’s...
Introducing NeighborWorks of Grays Harbor
Did you know this “Nailing it Down” column has been appearing in The Daily World for more than 21 years?! That’s a lot of good...
What siding is the best for houses in the PNW?
While the summer weather is beginning to wane, the list of home improvement projects just seems to grow. As everyone knows, for a variety...
Lead paint: What you need to know about this hazard
When it’s exposed or chipping, lead paint can pose serious health and developmental risks, especially for children seven years old and...
Interested in buying a fixer-upper?
Houses in Grays Harbor are selling as quickly and at the highest prices they ever have. In our last blog, we talked with three different...
Which contractor should I hire?
When it comes to hiring someone to work on your house, certain conditions can make it more likely that you – and the contractor – are...
Hiring a Contractor for Your Home Project
Are you among the hordes of people who have worked to improve their homes during this last year’s quarantine? Beginning last spring,...