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This week into next is going to be a hot one for the Pacific Northwest.  Many homes, particularly older ones, don’t have central air conditioning.   If you do, you can still save some valuable kilowatts with some careful management of your energy.  Here are some ways to keep your home from overheating: Keep the […]

We enjoy making people’s dreams real, but it’s very different when we show up to do the major repair that didn’t need to happen. We don’t feel so good while we work through these types of nightmares, Porch.com calls out 8 red flags to pay attention to if you see them.  Assess the situation – […]

Check your foundation for cracks and evidence of pests – look up under the bottom course of siding with a light or mirror to see if there are any signs of termites of beetles sneaking unseen.  Close any cracks with some hydraulic cement. Check basement windows and crawlspace screens for damage – its easier to […]

OK – now THIS is pretty cool! Apps that let you preview paint colors in your setting – now that could definitely make your color comparison shopping a lot easier and on target. Check out some mobile & desktop apps in this article at remodelaholic.com.   If, however, you still want to plunge ahead down the […]