Category: House Maintenance

A home is not just a place to lay your head at night, it's also a refuge from a busy life; a place they connect with friends; and a point of pride. Sometimes though, extra noise can turn that refuge into an annoyance. If you’ve noticed or found yourself fed up with noisiness in your home, there are many ways to address the issue depending on where the problem originates from.

Did you get notified that your water had been running continuously? Don't know what to do? Read on to find out how our marketing specialist managed this problem at her home.

Decluttering the garage might seem like an activity that would be better in the winter, when the weather is poor. However, if you’re like most, you store much of your patio or deck furniture in your garage during the poor weather months, so trying to reduce the clutter is an impossible task. Instead, if you tackle this project during the summer months, there are less items in the way to get to the things that can be gifted or thrown away. Find out how to best tackle this daunting task.

Most pacific northwesterners can agree that our summers are the best. From July 5th through the end of September, our area can’t be beat. That’s why having an outdoor living space that you can enjoy then, and possibly all year long, is so great. Future buyers and existing owners alike can really benefit from a well-designed outdoor living space. If an remodel or addition to your outdoor living space is on the horizon, consider the following six C’s in your design.

Whole house remodels are always fun because we get to upgrade multiple spaces into one, cohesive design. This Duvall house was set deep into the woods and had many happy memories to share. After an upgrade, the renewed interior was bright and ready for another family and more adventure.

Love your pets, but don't let them cause a lowered home value. Read on for tips for retaining your home's value.

In the market for new windows, but don't know the first thing about how to judge the good from the bad? Our go-to window guru answers your questions inside.

Want to maximize your view, but increase your storage? It can be done! We've been hard-pressed to convince clients that doing away with upper cabinets and retaining their view in favor of full-extension deep bottom drawer cabinets are not only a great solution, but a smart choice!

Few think of a laundry room as being their top room to remodel, yet laundry is a regular chore for us all. Having a nice space to clean our clothes, iron and otherwise organize our wardrobe is undervalued. Here's what we recommend to create the most functional and beautiful laundry space.

If your home needs a paint job, read this painting Q&A before hiring a painter.