If you’re searching for new ways to make a positive impact on the planet, have you considered how you buy furniture? By opting for preowned or used furniture, you can save money, plus it’s an excellent way to reduce waste and contribute to … read more

Are you getting ready for a summer vacation? No matter what type of trip you have planned, you want all your memories to be positive ones. That’s why it’s important to prepare your home for when you’re gone and be safe wherever you … read more

If you’re planning to buy a portable AC unit to beat the summer heat, you may want to do a little homework to avoid enticing promises and clever marketing tactics that don’t deliver. Here’s how to be a savvy shopper: Ratings: Be aware … read more

Owning a home comes with many advantages: and a space to call your own no annoying landlords, but the responsibility of maintaining a home can quickly become overwhelming when unexpected repairs arise. A recent survey of Americans across the country by All Star … read more

It happens when you’ve been gardening in the same place for a long time: You realize you are living in an overgrown jungle. Unless you’ve been really conscientious about dividing your muscular perennials every few years, you suddenly notice they are not blooming … read more

Maintaining a vehicle is important to ensure that it runs well and lasts for a long time. With the right steps, you can keep your car running well and get more years out of it by having it repaired in the proper order. … read more

After a season of unusual cold and snow, it is a gardener’s joy to see spring shoots promising summer abundance. This year’s annual Gig Harbor Garden Tour offers a rich summer palette of color, natural foliage, manicured pathways and a natural forest. There … read more

As summer approaches, many people are planning road trips to take that long-awaited vacation or visit friends and family. Before you take to the open road, however, it’s important to make sure your vehicle is in top condition. Proper vehicle maintenance is important … read more

Every year in Washington, debris from unsecured vehicle loads causes more than 300 traffic crashes and 30 injuries. Sadly, in 2022, this number included five fatalities attributed to debris in the roadway. Unsecured loads not only endanger drivers, pedestrians and roadside workers, they … read more