Home Improvement
Don’t Let Your Home Freeze To Death!
OK, that’s not a real problem, but with the weather forecast predicting temps in the 30°s and lower, you NEED to get out there and make sure the cold weather doesn’t create a disclosure issue for you down the line! Make sure your roof gutters aren’t blocked! No joke, folks; I remember when we had…
Read MoreUnderground Oil Tanks!
Due to a recent change to the Seattle Fire Code, underground oil tanks may no longer be decommissioned without being filled with an inert solid material, such as slurry, concrete, or foam. In the past, tanks could be decommissioned by simply having them be emptied, rinsed, and capped. Now, in addition, they must be filled.…
Read MorePreparing To Sell? Clean! Fix! Replace!
Regardless of market conditions, home sellers get top dollar when their home is move-in ready, and sell at a discount as the to-do list grows. The least-expensive activity that pays off the best is to clean. Everything. Kitchens and baths should be spotless – no mold, missing or discolored caulk, rusty or stained sinks or…
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