Quick, easy tips to save on energy bill this winter
In 2008, Americans saved enough energy to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of 29 million cars and saved $19 billion on their utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy and...
View ArticleHomeowners need to check on roof twice a year
Few of us give much thought to our roofs — until they begin to leak, that is. Yet, most of us have a lot riding on our roofs. If they should fail, much of what we hold dear would be exposed to rain...
View ArticleMake remodeling dollars payoff in buyer’s market
You want to sell your house, but the kitchen yearns for a makeover, the exterior needs a new coat of paint, windows rattle in the slightest breeze and the bathroom has seen better days.When buyers were...
View ArticleState launches hotline, Web site to report invasive species sightings
The state Invasive Species Council recently launched a hotline and Web site for people to report sightings of invasive species.Invasive species are plants and animals that are not native to Washington...
View ArticleEnergy audits becoming more popular among homeowners
As building and homeowners become more energy conscious, energy audits are becoming more popular. Heat can escape and cold air can enter a home from a variety of cracks and surfaces, some of which...
View ArticleBringing home theaters to the Snoqualmie Valley
Valley resident David Gray brings state-of-the-art entertainment into people’s homes. Home theaters — or media rooms — can be customized to fit a person’s particular tastes. This one has a...
View ArticleRecycle that old fridge with help from Puget Sound Energy and Cash for...
NEW — 11:00 a.m. April 21, 2010 Homeowners can get a $75 rebate from Cash for Appliances Washington on new, Energy Star refrigerators if they recycle their old refrigerator. PSE customers can get their...
View ArticleLandscaping a beautiful, natural yard in Snoqualmie Valley
NEW — 1:15 p.m. April 21, 2010 A gravel pathway winds through a flowering garden designed by horticulturist Kathy Nielsen. (Photo contributed) The Snoqualmie house was angular, in the style of Frank...
View ArticleFarming sprouts up in Snoqualmie Valley’s urban areas
NEW — 6:00 a.m. April 22, 2010 Several thousand chicks are sold every spring at The Grange Supply, with more and more customers getting into raising chickens for the first time. (Photo by Greg Farrar)...
View ArticleSave on appliances through Puget Sound Energy and Cash for Appliances
NEW — 10:00 a.m. April 22, 2010 Rebates are available for homeowners looking to save a buck and be green. With $5.6 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Cash for Appliances...
View ArticleCall 811 hotline before digging to avoid utility lines
NEW — 6:00 a.m. April 24, 2010 Puget Sound Energy encourages residents to call the 811 Call Before You Dig hotline to schedule a free utility locator service before digging for construction of a fence...
View ArticleCash for Appliances announces last call for rebates on energy-efficient...
Washington state residents can still save money on appliance upgrades, but time is running out. Residents can receive rebates for buying energy-efficient appliances through the Cash for Appliances...
View ArticleFall is a good time to make your home energy efficient for winter
With the start of fall, Puget Sound Energy reminds customers that now is a good time to prepare homes for colder temperatures and to manage heating costs by taking simple steps to be more energy...
View ArticleRemodels can add value and beauty
With the economic recession and sluggish recovery, trends have changed in home remodeling projects in the past couple years. Many clients of First Choice Carpentry are looking to add value to their...
View ArticleKeep on gardening in the fall
Clouds are looming, skies are graying, thick sweaters are back in vogue and so is hot cocoa. What’s an outdoorsy person to do? Well, reach for that spade, of course. Gardening in the fall differs from...
View ArticleClearing clutter is tough but worthwhile work
With so many demands on people’s time nowadays, it isn’t easy to keep a house or apartment in order. With small spaces, it only takes a little clutter to make it look messy. Sometimes, people find...
View ArticleSpringtime brings warmer weather, new household pests
It is spring. Time to break out of your winter slumber and wake up. But humans aren’t the only living things shaking off winter’s sedentary ways. Insects and rodents are waking up, too, and they are...
View ArticleWinter is coming: Get your home ready now
So winter’s coming. That means imitating squirrels and starting to stock up on stuff for the cold months ahead. And you better start now, right? Maybe. In some aspects, it makes sense to winterize your...
View ArticleA few minutes in the fall can save hours in spring
Fall is here and winter is fast approaching, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jump on gardening next spring. Gardeners can reduce the work they will have to do next year by preparing their garden...
View ArticlePicking a pumpkin can be a fun family affair
Katie Haynes was on a mission to pick the perfect pumpkin from the plethora in the pumpkin patch at Fall City Farms. The 4-year-old tromped among the bright orange gourds, intently inspecting the...
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