WINTER IS COMING: Prep Your Lawn for the Cold Season Maintaining a healthy, evenly covered and green lawn here in the Pacific Northwest can be tricky. Continue reading for a step by step guide to reseeding and preparing your lawn for winter including region specific tips for optimum success! August Plan for fall: Locate patches…
Pipes, faucets, and toilets are an important part of a comfortable home environment and as such, every homeowner should know a few basic things about plumbing. Knowledge of plumbing basics can save you a ton of money in homeownership maintenance costs over time, not to mention the potential value of knowing what to do in…
With the spring cleaning fever right around the corner, it is a great time to start thinking about giving your garage floor a little care and attention. It is something we rarely think about as we cart boxes in and out, drive our cars in and store away our tools. However, to keep that garage…
The Pacific Northwest is known for the rain and the resulting rich green foliage that makes the Seattle area known as Emerald City. Unfortunately, all the lush green moss isn’t always a great thing when it comes to your home’s roof. Moss will grow and collect on your home and cause damage if left untreated….
Do you know someone with a birthday coming up or maybe you are trying to think about what the best gift would be for someone getting ready to graduate high school or college? Gifts are great when they are practical. You want the person receiving your gift to be able to use it. Putting together…
The new year is a great time to think about ways to make your home a little safer. You don’t have to install a big security system to make it safer. There are a few things you can do around the house that will give you a little peace of mind. Your friendly Greenwood Hardware…
If your New Year’s resolution included doing something a little different to make your home a little more organized, the first place you will want to start is the hardware store. Greenwood Hardware has what you need to help you tidy up the closets, garage, bathroom and even your living room. Getting organized is a…
The cold weather is coming, and you can save yourself a lot of time and energy by being proactive and protecting your home against the winter cold. One of the biggest concerns a homeowner has to worry about in the winter is their water pipes freezing. Because of the way homes are built, pipes are…
Every year, we know we can expect a cold snap. It may stick around for a couple of days or last for weeks. If the pipes in your home are not insulated well, you run the risk of the water freezing in the pipes and making it impossible for you to get water. It can…
We just never know what kind of winter is coming our way. Your best option is to expect the worst and prepare for it. If it turns out it isn’t so bad, great! But, if it does get dicey, you can take comfort knowing you and your home are well-prepared. You don’t want to be…