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Hiring A Contractor Who is Not Licensed & Insured Is Risky Business

June 14, 2013

Hiring a contractor who is not licensed or insured is definitely not a good way to cut costs on your next home improvement project.  The recent article Are Your Pros Insured, by This Old House brings up some very good points, including examining your own homeowner’s insurance policy. For more information on WA State contractor’s […]

Preserving Your Wood Deck, Fence, or Siding – Safely And Naturally

June 7, 2013

Wood decks, fences, or natural wood-sided homes should be treated regularly. Fortunately, there are safe alternatives to using toxic products. Mother Earth News Green Homes blog post titled Safe Exterior Wood Finishes by Vicki Mattern, tells you how. You also might like: Aluminum and Cedar Fence Adding A New Deck Or Outdoor Living Space? Refinishing […]

Is Your Home Underwater?

May 30, 2013

This sure brings new meaning to the term ‘underwater’! This beach front home in West Seattle had to be completely refurbished after last winter’s King Tides flooded the property, along with many neighboring homes. Our contractors quickly sprang into action. Once they resolved the drainage issues they had the messy job of gutting the entire […]

Edmonds Business Expo, Farmers Market & Waterfront Festival

May 29, 2013

If you are looking for something fun to do this coming weekend, there is a LOT going on in Edmonds. Choose from the Edmonds Business Expo, Farmer’s Market, and Waterfront Festival – or attend all three and truly make it an Edmonds kind of day! See below for details and links for each event. Edmonds […]

How To Hire A Contractor – 8 Essential Steps

May 29, 2013

Step 1 – Compile A List The first step to hiring a home improvement professional is coming up with a list of potentially suitable contractors to consider for your project. You or someone you know may work in a related industry, such as an appraiser, inspector, or Realtor. They often have a list of reputable […]

Need Some Help ‘Mowing’ The Lawn?

May 22, 2013

Realistically, we may not send over a herd of hungry goats but we certainly can assist with your mowing, edging, weeding, and pruning needs. If you want your lawn to be healthy all summer there are a few routine tips we recommend to complete each spring. First of all, de-thatch your lawn with a good […]