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It Could Be The Difference Between Selling and Not Selling Your Seattle-Eastside Home

“It could be the difference between selling and not selling your Seattle-Eastside Home,” she said while sitting in her friend’s Redmond condo.  The “she” is not me, but a home owner who contacted me to talk about selling her home.  At one point, our discussion  moved towards the things she would need to do before…Read More »

What's the Difference Between Home Maintenance and Upgrades When Selling Your Seattle-Eastside Home

Getting ready to sell your home?  You’ve contacted your agent who’s given you a laundry list of things to repair, replace or upgrade before your home goes on the market. Are the things your agent wants you to do maintenance items or upgrades? If these items are completed, does it mean that you can get…Read More »

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Saving Money and Energy When Drying Clothes

So you think you know how to save money and time when drying your clothes? Sure, you just pop them in the dryer and push the button.  Not so fast. If you’re rethinking your energy usage and looking for ways to save time and money, this post will give you more insights than you ever…Read More »

Happy Valentine's Day-Keep Loving Your Home

Do you love your home? Keep loving it by taking good care of it.  Become a fan of my Facebook Fan Page which is dedicated to home ownership.  I post about energy savings, green living, housing trends, and all things that are “house” related. Looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for your honey? …Read More »

Don't Let Carbon Monoxide Kill You

A friend of mine from college just died.  He died from a gas leak in his home.  Apparently some gas had escaped which killed him and sickened others.   He was the only one who didn’t make it.  This was a sad and needless death. This was not an isolated incident.  I wish it were.…Read More »

Five Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Heating Bill

What costs you the most money to maintain your home?  I bet your heating bills are at or near the top of the list. Here are 5 easy ways you can help your heating system to be more efficient and help to save you money. Change your furnace filter regularly- I know few people seem…Read More »

Five Easy Ways to Stop Polluting Your Home and Your Body

Take Your Shoes Off! It’s not rocket science here, but simple common sense.  If you’re not bringing outside dirt into your home, you’re not bringing in pollutants.  Shoes that slog through mud, dirt, sand, over sidewalks and streets with oil on them, and who knows what else, all bring pollutants into your home. Think about…Read More »

Was your Home Built Before 1978? New Lead Paint Laws Take Effect October, 2010

I just recommended a new client’s deck be painted before her home goes on the market.  The was home built in the 1950′s and it reminded me about the new law regarding remodeling and painting homes built before 1978.  This new law will be going into effect on October !st.  Originally, the regulations were scheduled…Read More »

Don't Spend Money Greening Your Home Until…..

Are you feeling bombarded about “greening your home?‘  There’s so much stuff out there to absorb.  There are articles flying around about all the good “green” things to do.  Don’t get me wrong, I think reducing our carbon footprint,  going green, and hopefully, saving money are all important. But, I just recently came across two…Read More »

Got Lint? Clean Your Dryer Vent

There were big gray clumps of lint and this is only 1/4 of what was removed from the clothes dryer vent!   Ironic, since the dryer vent had recently been cleaned out in a do-it-yourself project, which apparently had not worked.  The duct work is a fairly long line, which makes it even more difficult…Read More »


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