Preparing your home for sale may start with ideas for staging the house or spackling and painting over nail holes; however, it also requires a considerable amount of planning and organization. Before opening your home to tours, either virtual or in person, be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready for sale […]
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Posted inFood & Entertainment
The Art of Fine Dining at Agate Restaurant
At 3:45 p.m. on a weekday afternoon, Agate Restaurant is abuzz with staff preparing for the doors to open at 4:30 p.m. Napkins and silver are freshly rolled and carefully placed on each gleaming table, along with water glasses and candles. As the bartender readies his space, the tinkling of bottles and glasses mixes with […]
Posted inAt Home
Recipe for Cheesecake Ice Cream with Fruit Swirls
Spending precious moments enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends is part of what makes warm weather get-togethers so special. Take those al fresco occasions to the next level with a favorite dessert: ice cream. Homemade ice cream is a hallmark of many family events from birthday celebrations and pool parties to warm weather holidays […]
Posted inThe Home
A Dream Home Remodel
Joyce and Brian Boettcher lived in their split-level home for 27 years, working and raising two children. Keeping up with the day’s demand was their main focus — even as a myriad of home inefficiencies piled up that they had no time to remedy. As Joyce says, “When you have time, you dream.” Their dream […]
Posted inAuto Talk
How to Plan for a Road Trip in an Electric Car
Nearly 35 million American drivers will be on the road this summer and while electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is still growing, the burgeoning part of the population of first-time EV owners may have to take additional steps to ensure a successful road trip. “It cannot be understated that to successfully travel in an EV, you […]
Posted inCommunity News
Seabeck Builder Receives BIAW’s Excellence in Remodeling Award
From kitchens to bathrooms to entire homes, the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) recently celebrated its 2022 Excellence in Remodeling Awards at Skamania Lodge. Seabeck’s Candid Construction, LLC won the award for Bath $60,001 – $80,000 – Plain Jane Bathroom Transformed to a Modern Retreat. About this project The homeowners had a plain Jane […]
Posted inThe Home
The HUB Shop
They were on the floor in an open cardboard box, conspicuously in plain sight at The HUB Shop thrift store in Belfair, located a block or so from the QFC grocery store. The thrift shop was packed that day but no takers, not even a looker. Maybe it was the avocado green that many find […]
Posted inAt Home
Beat the Heat with a Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch
Hardly anything beats a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day. This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the sweetness of orange and pineapple combined with the cool flavor of orange sherbet. Find more drink recipes at Culinary.net. Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch Ingredients: Instructions: In large punch bowl, combine pineapple […]
Posted inThe Home
Supporting Health and Wellness — Healthy Home Trends (Part 3)
In this final segment about designing your home for health and wellness, we look at trends in color, interior décor, biophilia, health and wellness in kitchens and baths, as well as smart home technology. Health and Wellness Trends Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ever had a yearning for a specific countertop or […]
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