Finding time for a family meal during fall means navigating busy schedules full of school, jobs, social events and more. Squeezing in dinner together calls for an easy dish that takes less than an hour so you can catch up with loved ones. Let your oven do the work for you with this Build-Your-Own Sausage […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
Fabulous Baths
These pages of brilliant baths are filled with inspiring ideas (and incredible photographs) that will have you rethinking the form and function of your own baths. We’re highlighting styles ranging from quiet and modern to timelessly traditional. But, they all have one thing in common — luxurious touches that turn a simple bathroom into a […]
Things to Know When Shopping for a Generator
Increasingly, consumers are turning to generators for power in emergency situations, because the world is unpredictable. In some areas, year-round weather challenges are now the norm and are no longer just confined to a season. “Consumers want and need reliable power. When the electricity goes out, generators keep your home or business humming with light […]
Fall Landscape Care to Keep Plants and Pollinators Healthy
As the weather and gardens transition from summer to fall, it’s time to adjust your maintenance practices to ensure the health, longevity and beauty of your landscape. Proper fall care will increase winter survival, support pollinators and reduce your future workload. Continue watering as needed. This is especially important for new plantings and moisture-loving plants. Don’t […]
Peanut Butter Perfection
If you’ve ever taken a bite of something and the only word that came to mind was “yum,” you know what it’s like to experience this dessert. It’s fluffy, sweet and perfectly crumbly — and tastes delicious. It’s rich but light. It’s a dessert that will likely never go out of style. You can stop […]
Dana’s Heating & Cooling Has a Solution for Everyone
Dana Pieze, owner of Dana’s Heating & Cooling Inc. in Bremerton, first spied his wife, Donna, riding a motorcycle in the early 1970s. “You didn’t see too many gals riding bikes back then,” recalls Pieze, with a bit of a chuckle. “I thought it was pretty cool.” The chance encounter turned into a romance, then […]
How to Navigate Family Feelings About Returning to School
Whether it’s your child’s first day of kindergarten or the start of middle school, back-to-school season can bring a range of feelings — from worry to excitement — for the entire family. This year may be more emotional as many families spent the better part of the past two school years at home due to […]
Low-Maintenance Lawn Substitutes for Grass
Editor’s note: This post is brought to you by the experts at Angi, who specialize in connecting consumers with vetted pros, verified reviews and fair pricing for home projects and services. A well-kept lawn is one of the marks of successful homeownership; however, for some, grass lawns just aren’t worth the time and resources. Bright-green […]
Downtown Port Orchard — Change is On The Way
Downtown Port Orchard is another beautiful waterfront community in Kitsap County. With a population of 14,000, it’s the county seat for Kitsap. William Renton and Daniel Howard first settled Port Orchard in 1854 and set up a sawmill as the first business in the new settlement. The town was first platted in 1886 and originally […]

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