You know the importance of keeping your fireplace and wood stove cleaned out, but how can you possibly manage it during the winter when you have it going around the clock? In order to prevent fires, a clean chimney is necessary. You want to get rid of the ashes that are piling up at the…
Seattle residents need to be aware of a new law that went into effect at the beginning of the year regarding what they put into their garbage. In effort to be greener, Seattle is forcing residents’ hands to recycle or pay a price. As of January 1st, food and food waste cannot be thrown in…
With the cold weather driving people indoors, it is a great time to get some projects done around the house. We tend to get a bit of cabin fever in January and February and get an itch to change things up inside our homes. A new coat of paint or rearranging the furniture is one…
Many people assume that chickens will not lay eggs during the winter months because they are simply too cold. In many cases this is true. The chickens need the energy they would normally use to produce eggs to stay warm and alive. However, you can take the burden off your backyard chickens by keeping them…
Winter time is no friend of your home’s plumbing. The frigid temperatures wreak havoc on your pipes and can cause you some serious headaches as well as cost you a lot of money in repairs. One of the items in your home that you may not even think twice about is your hot water heater….
Summer may be well over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fresh herbs without running to the store. Growing herbs is not restricted to an outdoor garden or greenhouse. You can grow fresh herbs right in your kitchen. Seattle residents will appreciate the aromatic presence an indoor herb garden gives off. Herbs are prolific…
It seems like there is always something going on in your house that needs fixing. Fortunately, most problems are relatively minor and can be fixed by you. But on occasion, there are those problems that are serious and require the expensive services of a professional. It is a major blow to the bank account when…
You have probably already noticed this winter seems to be headed in the direction predicted by the weather experts—cold and wet. When you sit on your couch, you may notice a cold draft that chills you. It isn’t just chilling you. It is chilling your house and making your furnace work harder. That is going…
It’s cold outside, and it isn’t only you and your pets who are clamoring to get inside. You have probably discovered you have some unwelcome critters seeking refuge in your home as well. Mice don’t like the cold any more than we do and tend to become nuisances around this time of year. Nobody particularly loves…
Your backyard chickens have likely been providing you with fresh eggs and you have become used to enjoying the treat of collecting eggs for breakfast every morning. Your chickens will continue to lay eggs for you all winter if you make sure they are warm and comfortable. There are a few extra steps you need…