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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...
Keep Pets Happy and Safe on Vacation
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
You’re not just imagining it-a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation,...
Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowner Mistakes
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Owning a home is usually a great experience but if your home is like mine, it can also be an occasional hassle . Unexpected issues usually pop up and whether its a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost...
Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Electronic Data
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Online data breaches are an unfortunate fact of life now-as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. That’s why we...
6 Tips for Getting to Work on Two Wheels
Monday, August 20, 2018
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, like me, commute to work by bicycle, according to the U.S. Census Bureau? That’s a lot of cars off the road each day, gasoline saved and a ton of...
Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating
Saturday, July 14, 2018
If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water - especially in the summertime. It’s a great thought, of course. But,...