I’m getting the itch to repaint my home’s interior. I have a basic idea about the colors I want but I don’t know much else. Do you have any tips?…

Why can’t I ever seem to keep my hardwood looking fresh? Do you have any advice on hardwoods? — Shauna Shauna, I’d be glad to give you a primer on…

You live long enough in this area and you’ll hear somebody talk about the Pacific Northwest Region due for another big earthquake. What steps should I be aware of to…

After putting my fireplace to good use this winter, there’s a thick brown residue on the glass. What do I do if it needs cleaning? — Jordan A well-worn fireplace…

Lately, I’ve been thinking about living greener. It seems as if there’s a better option for just about everything I could do in my home. What are some of the…

I’m thinking about putting my home on the market. What should I do to make sure potential buyers see it in the best possible light? — Jason Jason, it is…

I’m looking to add a water feature to my garden. Any recommendations? What should I be aware of as I begin planning this? Should I do it? — Susan Susan,…

My home is at least 10 degrees above the outside temperature at all times. When it’s a comfortable 70 degrees outside, it’s 80+ inside. Everyone says summer in Seattle is…

When was the last time you cleaned your deck? Summer means maximum deck usage and if you haven’t taken the time to maintain your deck, it can certainly look weathered….