Government Tax Credits for Home Improvements
Homeowners will get a tax break this year and I am not referring about the first time home buyer tax credit or extension. Homeowners who invest in energy efficient household items will be eligible for tax credits if purchased between [...]
The Man Cave; A Celebration of Labor Day
When it comes to owning a home, most men will agree that there needs to be a part for “him”. A place to call his own, where friends can sit around and talk shop and argue everything under the sun [...]
Home gardens and fresh vegetables all summer long
During the spring and summer friends and I tend to barbeque a lot and finding fresh vegetables can be a hassle. So this year I made the decision to try a home garden for the first time; ok its just [...]
Lawn Care Season is Rapidly Approaching
It is rapidly approaching that time of year again, at least on the calendar months that is, and lawns all over Washington are going to be going into bloom. If your lawn has been soaked by the winter snow and [...]
Protect your home from the wet and freezing temperatures
Residents of Washington are seeing a winter storm at the end of 2008 that rivals the big snow storm of 1996 and 1997. The storm started last week with a good initial snow fall of 5-6 inches (depends on what [...]
Older Homes can Pose Health Risks
Fueling many aspects of life in Washington, environmental sustainability is on the minds of citizens of Snohomish County. Citizen based environmental advocacy organizations such as Environment Washington push independent research and a tough minded approach to tackle Washington’s special interest [...]
Energy Saving Tips to Save More Money
As summer quickly slips away from us Washingtonians it is time to start thinking energy savings. With 9 months of rain, snow, freezing temperatures and more rain, overall household energy cost will be on the rise. Previously, 3 money saving [...]
Reduce Your Monthly Energy Bills
The shorter Washington days mean home owners will be forced to keep lights longer, using more energy (natural gas or electric) to heat their home and probably spend more time using electronics like TVs, DVD players and personal computers.
According to [...]
Attic Insulation – Save Heat, Save Energy, and Save Money