Tag: planning

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home inspector

Why You Need an Inspection when Buying a Home

When many buyers purchased homes during the height of the pandemic homebuying frenzy, they may have skipped adding a home inspection in an effort to win bidding wars. While this may have worked out for some, others were hit with hidden problems and … read more

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deer

Can You Identify Who’s Dining in Your Garden?

You take a walk through the garden and find branches trimmed, flowers missing or bark damaged. Of course, the culprit is nowhere to be seen. You may have suspects in mind but a close look at the damage and surroundings can help you … read more

KBIS
Design|Build

What’s Hot, Accessible and Sustainable

The recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center drew an amazing post-COVID crowd of 40,000 attendees, with 500 exhibitors covering 400,000 square feet of exhibit space. An unprecedented number of new products made their debut, making … read more

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hvac maintenance

How to Perform Your Own Home Energy Audit

Running a household can get expensive. Between regular maintenance and utility costs, things can add up quickly over the course of a month. One of the most costly parts of owning a house is typically heating and cooling. If your house isn’t sealed … read more

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Backyarding

How to Maximize Your Backyard in a Small Space

Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities — think entertaining, eating, working and working out, to name a few — into the green space around us. Even those living in an urban setting with a smaller yard or no yard at all … read more

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Understairs office

Three Golden Rules When Planning a Renovation

When planning a home-improvement project, it’s always best to do your research to ensure you know the do’s and don’ts ahead of making any final decisions. Whether you’ve just moved into a new property that needs a large structural change, or your forever … read more

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Snip-n-drip irrigation systems apply water directly where it is needed and fit any garden planted in rows. (Photo courtesy of Gardener's Supply Company)

Tips for Designing and Maintaining a Low-Maintenance Garden

Don’t let your spring garden enthusiasm lead to overplanting and the creation of a summer gardening nightmare. A design with maintenance in mind and some strategic care can help reduce the time you spend managing your gardens and landscape. Consider using fewer plant … read more

Chelsea Travaglio Garden

Creating a Garden Retreat in Silverdale

As a little girl, I took great comfort in our family garden. I grew up on a small farm in Woodinville. I vividly remember taking the short walk down to the barn to say “hello” to the horses and chickens, then slowly finding … read more

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cleaning

Don’t Skip These Spring Home Maintenance Steps

Maintenance is an important part of home ownership, but many people delay tasks, thinking a few weeks or even months won’t do any harm. However, putting off home maintenance is risky because small issues that are simple to fix now can quickly lead … read more

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