How NOT to clean your roof

How NOT to clean your roof

Our wonderful Pacific Northwest climate gives us lots of green foliage, but unfortunately that foliage can include an awful lot of moss on your roof. Letting moss grow uncontrolled on your roof will damage the roof and lessen its life, not to mention that it looks bad. Unfortunately, many home owners end up doing more ... Read More

Build your dream kitchen online

Build your dream kitchen online

Many of you probably fantasize about a fancy new kitchen in your house. You know, something to do away with the avocado appliances and yellow Formica countertops from the 1970′s! While it won’t help you budget for the project, there are a number of fun online tools that you can use to design that perfect kitchen. ... Read More

Can I rent out my place on Airbnb? Probably not

Can I rent out my place on Airbnb? Probably not

Airbnb have built a formidable online business by renting out rooms/apartments/homes to short-term visitors. The premise is that it offers travelers and short-term visitors a comfortable alternative to hotels, and offers people a way to generate extra income from their residence. The problem is that a large number of rentals offered on this site are ... Read More

How to find historic photos of your Seattle home

How to find historic photos of your Seattle home

The Washington State Archives Department keeps historic photos of many Seattle icons, buildings, and landmarks – including photos of older homes throughout the city. This is a great way to take a peek back in time at your own home and see what transformations it has undergone throughout the years. The process does take a few weeks, ... Read More




Checklist for the first week in your new home

You just closed on the purchase of your new home and have the keys in your hand. The excitement has barely worn off, and you have already started your move. Other than arranging your move, here is a handy checklist of items that you will need to take care of during the first weeks in ... Read More