Proactive Maintenance

Bill and DianaAppliances, Carpet, Decks, Electrical, Flooring, Gutters, Gutters and Downspouts, Miscellaneous, Patio/Walkways, Roof, Septic System, Siding Leave a Comment

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 …

TREX Decking: It’s Not Working

Bill and DianaDecks, Selling Concerns 3 Comments

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 …

My Deck is Green

Bill and DianaDecks 1 Comment

Have you gone out on your deck to fire up the barbeque on one of these nicer days, only to slip on the slippery green surface and send your 2" peppercorn steaks over the neighbor's fence into the clutches of a friendly pit bull terrier? Well, maybe nothing that bad, but it's easy to get hurt if the condition isn't …