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Time to improve your home with some outdoor lighting!

Spring is a great time to improve and clean up around and in your home. It is finally staying light out a while longer and warming up some. Many people finally feel they can get outside and start to do some of those projects that they just can’t bring themselves to do in the winter. So what is on your list this spring? Maybe a new outdoor light so you can entertain your friends in the back yard, maybe some new landscape lighting to brighten up the entry or...Read More

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Moss is a normal occurrence in our northwest climate.  However if it's over taking your lawn, then it's a symptom of some other problems like:

1) Poor drainage- solve this by aerating and installing drainage if needed.

2) Poor soil- not easily solved but you can top dress with a good soil or compost  over a period of time.

3) Lime- a rate of 50 lbs per 1000 sq. feet of lawn increases the sweetness of your soil

4) Improve sunlight- trim back or remove trees

5) Over seed with a shade tolerant type grass....Read More

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Despite what you may have heard, home loans are available…and interest rates are better than ever!

Jamie and George were starting their new life together. Jaime already owned a home as an investment property and with present market conditions, she did not yet want to sell the home she presently lived in. George had previously owned a small business that fell victim to a stagnating economy; as such, George knew that there might be some obstacles to overcome in obtaining new home purchase financing. On the other hand, George was also a US military veteran and...Read More

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We know times have been tough for everyone the past few years and we are all looking for places to save money. While we like to warn people about shopping at box stores for plumbing fixtures, you can save a few dollars if you know what to look for.

This past week we have had several calls from landlords and homeowners who tried to save money by purchasing inexpensive toilets from box stores. Now they are dealing with clogs which are not only an inconvenience but also cost money. By the time you pay to have a toilet line...Read More

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