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How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely in a Group
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to...
Four Tips to (Finally) Get your Garage Organized
Friday, August 9, 2019
There’s perhaps no organizing task more daunting than the garage-at least that’s always been the case with mine! The garage becomes the dumping ground for the stuff that has no other place in the house, or we don’t use...
How to Make Your Family Vacation a Great One
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Summer is here, which means it’s time to think about family vacations! (If you haven’t been thinking about them all year, that is.) The family part of family vacations, however, can make things a little complicated....
Boating Season is Here – Are You Up to Speed on Safety?
Monday, June 17, 2019
Prime boating season is upon us, especially in Ocean Shores! You might notice more people on the water than ever, because sales of recreational boats have been growing at a steady clip for seven consecutive years now,...
Three Ways to Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Friday, May 3, 2019
Diana and I originally participated in the first Earth Day in 1970 (which was connected to the passage of the Clean Air Act that year), by planting tree seedlings as part of an Aberdeen School district event. Since...
Spring Cleaning Tips
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Spring is a time for new beginnings, and cleaning and organization around the house are very popular this time of year. If you’re ready to tackle the monumental spring cleaning chore, read on for some helpful...
Home Security Technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”-night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were...
Is your home as efficient as it could be? An energy audit can tell you
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
The recent cold weather in Ocean Shores, around western Washington and across the country reminded all of us that drafty windows and doors, dirty air filters, inadequate insulation and leaky faucets are common in most...
Storm damage from Fallen Trees
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
It's the time of year when the temperatures are definitely falling, the trees have lost their leaves and we still remember the Holidays. But, as we were reminded again over the weekend, it's also time for strong...