Congratulations Danika of Bothell! Danika won a tool kit and carrying case from this weekend’s contest at the Everett Fall Home Show. Danika and one other entrant correctly guessed the exact number of packing peanuts (224!). Danika’s name was drawn for the tie-breaker. Way to go Danika! Thank you to everyone who visited us this […]
Last chance for free tickets to the Everett Fall Home Show at Comcast Arena, Sep 27, 28, & 29. Click for show details and to download free tickets. Free tickets are reserved for the first 1,000 people, so don’t delay. We hope to see you there! You also might like: Everett Fall Home Show – […]
Be prepared for a weather emergency, especially if you have children or seniors in your care. Take steps now to put a plan in place of where to re-group and put together an emergency kit (and don’t forget about your pets!). The article, National Preparedness Month, by Earth Gauge is full of helpful ideas and […]
Seasonal Checklist Today marks the first day of fall, and what a wet, blustery, fall day it is! I have already had to rescue two plants that were blown off their stands on the deck. If you haven’t completed your fall to-do list, today is a good time to reflect on those projects that still […]
Do you need your chimney cleaned before the heating season kicks in? It won’t be much longer before you want to start a cozy fire to take the cold chill of fall out of the room. The rule of thumb is you should have your chimney cleaned after every two cords of wood are burned. […]
How to Clean Rain Gutters & Downspouts Gutters and downspouts should be kept clear of debris and properly diverting water away from your home. If you don’t mind working from a ladder, this is a job you can do on your own. First clean out any lose debris using a scoop or simply by hand. […]