It’s hard to beat the great natural light of spring and summer, but fall and winter do not have to be dark and gloomy. Take the opportunity now to add interest, comfort and function to a room with lighting. A lot of rooms are really a blank canvas when it comes to lighting. You may… Spring is here, so you might be motivated to tackle a household project that you’ve been avoiding all winter long. Regular household chores such as changing air filters or replacing lightbulbs are low cost and easy ways to keep your home running optimally. If you’re preparing to take on a bigger project, you may want…
Sponsor spotlight: Bright ideas for home interior lighting
Sponsor spotlight: Don’t try this at home — DIY mistakes to avoid
Sponsor spotlight: Spring cleaning tips that pay off
Owning a home is a big responsibility, and that fact becomes even more obvious every year when spring rolls around. Spring cleaning for home owners typically means much more than just cleaning out the garage and washing windows. For most, the to-do list can be quite extensive. So if the thought of spring cleaning makes…
Sponsor spotlight: Estate sales — the environment’s choice
There is no question that sustainable living and climate action are becoming crucial parts of our daily lives. Communities, infrastructure, businesses, cars, appliances, and day-to-day items are all being built to decrease their carbon foot print. We find ourselves asking more often if the choices we are making every day are good for the planet….
Sponsor spotlight: Important spring cleaning safety tips
If spring cleaning is on your to-do list this month, it’s important to work safely, whether you’re simply clearing winter debris from your lawn or tackling a major renovation project. Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure that you are protecting yourself, your family and the environment as you check off the…
Sponsor spotlight: Top color trends for your home in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic brought new meaning and purpose to the concept of home as a place to live, work and play. The colors in your home can create a rejuvenating environment that improves your mood or outlook. Each year, the leading paint manufacturers announce their most inspiring color and color palettes of the year. Not…
Introducing new advertiser Pinnacle Roofing Professionals
We’re happy to introduce our new advertiser, Pinnacle Roofing Professionals. They are local and specialize in both residential and commercial roofing. The weather has taken its toll this year, and many homeowners and businesses have had roofing needs that have arisen this winter. Be assured, when you call Pinnacle Roofing Professionals, they are very particular…
Sponsor spotlight: Much to celebrate about home remodeling
Homeowners remodel their homes for many different reasons, with an eye toward their own enjoyment as well as the eventual resale value. Some want to give new life to a house with an out-of-date floor plan. Baby boomers who want to stay in their homes as they age — as well as younger home owners…
Sponsor spotlight: Assessing online reviews when looking for a remodeler
If you visited a dozen websites and read hundreds of reviews just to decide on which toaster oven to purchase, then how about when it comes time to select a home remodeler? That remodeler will be doing a significant amount of work to your biggest investment: your home. So choosing the right one is a…
Welcome to our new advertiser: Kings Heating and Air Conditioning
We welcome Kings Heating and Air Conditioning as new advertisers. They are local! And they’ve been providing heating and cooling solutions to homeowners, builders and contractors since 1993. Homeowners love that they’re always looking to offer more value to clients through a wide range of services, from new installations to retrofitting, maintenance and repairs. Cutting…
Irons Brothers Construction wins Remodeling Excellence Awards
The Building Industry Association of Washington has announced the winners of its 2020 Excellence in Remodeling Awards, and Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. took top honors in two categories. The Excellence In Remodeling awards program recognizes outstanding remodeling projects across Washington, ranging from additions and historic renovations to kitchen and bath updates to entire home transformations at a…
Sponsor spotlight: Remodeling your home safely during COVID-19
The pandemic has upended many activities; however, contractors are continuing to work to modernize homes across the country. Professional remodelers are taking on extra safety precautions to help meet the needs of homeowners during the pandemic. If you’re interested in remodeling your home, consider the following steps to help put your mind at ease, so…
Sponsor spotlight: Consider the benefits of off-season home improvements
Spring and summer are high season for home improvements. Winter, especially after the holiday season has passed, seems more like a time to hunker down and get cozy. But the professionals who do home improvements and the suppliers who sell the materials are in business year-round. And during their off-seasons, these businesses will often lower…
Sponsor spotlight: Fight the winter blues by bringing the outdoors in
People are spending significantly more time at home as a result of COVID-19, which has led to shifts in habits and a renewed focus on how their homes live and breathe. With winter in full swing, healthy habits and homes will become increasingly important: Approximately 20% of the population suffers from seasonal depression. Here are…
Sponsor spotlight: Five ways to prepare your home before a freeze
The cooler weather conjures up images of fireplaces and hot chocolate. While it may be easy to prepare your lifestyle for the winter months, as a home owner it is important not to neglect essential pre-winter home maintenance. To keep you and your home safe and ready for cold temperatures, consider taking the following steps….
Sponsor spotlight: Home remodeling terms you should know
If residential construction terms like “punch list” and “draw” sound unfamiliar, you are not alone. Most home owners are not aware of the different terms remodelers and builders use to describe a project. To help you have a smooth remodeling experience, here’s a glossary of some of the common terms used by builders and remodelers…
Seattle-based developer submits proposal for new mixed-use development in Lynnwood Opportunity Zone
A Seattle-based apartment developer is looking to build an eight-story multi-family, mixed-use development on 40th Avenue West, adding to the growing number of projects intended for Lynnwood’s City Center district. Last September, Trent Development submitted a proposal to construct a new multifamily mixed-use project on a 2.5-acre site located at 19820 40th Ave. W. Plans…
Sponsor spotlight: Tips for hiring a reputable remodeler
After spending more time at home during the past year, you may be one of the many homeowners motivated to modernize your home and hire a remodeler. Depending on the scope of your project, you’ll likely be sharing your home with the remodelers’ crews for weeks or even months. It’s critical to find a reliable…
Sponsor spotlight: Best bets for happy pets in your home
Eating a good meal, taking a nap or playing outdoors are just a few of the simple pleasures in life that most pets and humans both appreciate. There are several ways you can show your pet how much they mean to you by incorporating certain design elements into your home. Many features will not only…
Sponsor spotlight: Tips for preventing kitchen fires during the holidays
As you prepare your holiday meals this year, it is important to keep you and your family safe. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the number-one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. There are simple ways homeowners can make sure their family and loved ones are safe in and…
Welcome to our new advertiser: Clean and Simple Cleaning
We’re proud to announce our newest advertiser, Clean and Simple Cleaning, a residential and commercial cleaning company based in Lynnwood. Stacie Sutton founded Clean and Simple Cleaning in the early 1990s. All she had at the time was a broom, a bucket, a mop and the vision of simplifying people’s lives. Since then, Clean and…
Sponsor Spotlight: A day in the life of an estate sale specialist
Estate sales are still somewhat of a mystery in the Puget Sound area. They frequently confused with garage sales and are less common in Washington state than other states such as Texas, Florida, Michigan and Illinois. I sat down with Meriann Roberts, Owner of Ginny’s Girls Estate Services, to shine a light on this misunderstood…
Sponsor spotlight: Emergency preparedness at home
Recent natural disasters remind us that our lives can quickly be turned upside down with little warning. Now is a perfect time to prepare your family and household for emergency situations that are most likely to impact our area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Ready.gov website provides information on how to be prepared for…
Sponsor spotlight: Top five benefits of hiring a general contractor
If you’re ready to build your dream home, one of the first steps is deciding if you should manage the project on your own or hire a general contractor. With books, online videos and articles, you may feel ready to dive right in and construct your own home from the ground up. Before embarking single-handedly…
Sponsor spotlight: Spot home damage before it’s too late
Homeowners are well advised to conduct regular checks around their homes. By keeping their eyes peeled, they have a better chance at preventing a small leak from becoming major water damage, an improperly sealed window from turning into a significant mold issue, and so on. Here are some general tips for keeping your home in…