This is our most trusted competitive weapon of late. We counsel our clients to consider investing in a professional “pre-listing” home inspection as an integral step in preparing their respective properties for the market. Why do we do this? Every buyer is likely to have a professional inspection conducted as part of their purchase and sale agreement, and it makes …
Proactive Maintenance
Great article in Seattle Times this weekend. (Can’t believe I said that. Oh yea, it’s because it was copied from a reporter for the Denver Post.) Proactive maintenance is key to saving money as a homeowner. Something mentioned in the article is what we have recommended to homeowners for years: If you had an inspection performed when you purchased your …
Our Pond Is Waking Up…..
If you have a pond in your yard, you have noticed it beginning to wake up. The fish are moving, the perennial plants are beginning to sprout, and maybe the water has turned brackish with water borne algae. Yech! Our pond is about 30 feet in diameter and 6 feet deep. This is the second pond in our life, and …
Time To Fertilize The Lawn: Caution
I mentioned last week that it is time to get started with fertilizing your lawn in order to get ahead of the weeds and bugs. However, I failed to mention MOSS. Scotts fertilizer with moss control works very well on my lawn. The word of caution is that you take the steps necessary to make sure this fertilizer doesn’t end …
Gutters Revisited Before Spring Rains
Maybe you cleaned your gutters in the Fall, but now is good time to check for plugged downspouts and all downspout connections before the Spring rains arrive. A client recently reported that their crawlspace filled with water during the last heavy rain. Worse than the hassle of renting a pump to clear the crawl space was the water that the furnace …
TREX Decking: It’s Not Working
TREX decking took the industry by storm over 15 years ago. But now, as we see more and more homes with TREX decks that are over ten years old, the truth is…..it does not age well. Prone to discoloration, there is no way to restore color. Prone to swelling, similar to LP siding, it is impossible to replace pieces of …
When It Rains This Hard, Check Crawl Space and Gutters
It looks like today’s storm may set a rainfall record. It is the right time to take a peak in your crawl space in verify that it is draining properly. A little bit of water under your vapor barrier is to be expected, but there should not be any water accumulation on top of the plastic. After this heavy rain subsides for …
Hot Tub? Do It The Right Way…..
Did you see the Saturday, Nov 10, ’07 article in the Seattle Times about hot tubs? “If you don’t want hot tub, no need to get soaked”. We have experience with hot tubs, both owning one and selling houses that have them, and there are a few things you should know before you invest in one for your current home, or buy …
LP Siding: There is a 25 year warranty from the date of install!
In case your home has LP siding, you should know that you have a 25 year warranty from the date of installation. To make a claim call 1-877-677-6722 to speak to an LP representative. It takes 4 to 7 months to complete the process, so it is best to get it started sooner than later. An excellent siding replacement company …
Hot Tubs. First, You Need A Hot Tub Guy……..
It's that time of year when you start thinking about backyard improvements. What would be a nice addition that will allow you to relax, decompress, sort of act as an informal gathering place in your yard, something the kids can play in a bit, and costs less than a tenth of the cost of a swimming pool? HOT TUB! You've …
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