It’s that time of year, and that means starting vegetable seeds inside, so they are ready to go when the last freeze is behind us. With the rather short growing season in the Pacific Northwest, it is helpful to start things like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers indoors. This adds several weeks to the growing season…
It won’t be long before the first blooms show up throughout the Pacific Northwest indicating a spring is just around the corner. Spring is refreshing and exciting. It means it is time to get ready to head outside and take care of the yard after a muddy winter. There is always a lot to do…
It is official; the groundhog has declared we will have an early spring! It doesn’t happen all that often, and it is definitely something you will want to take full advantage of. It is time to start thinking about what you will put in your garden this year to brighten up your landscaping. Splashes of…
Every day it seems like you find something new in the house that needs a little attention. Whether it is something like a squeaky door, a cabinet hanging wrong or a gutter pulling away from the house, it all needs fixing before it becomes a bigger problem. You may assume you have to live with…
It is time to get your flower beds ready for what appears to be an early spring. The Pacific Northwest is famous for its tulips, which are a beautiful addition to any flower garden, but there are plenty of other bulbs that grow well in our wet climate! Once those bulbs fade, you will want…
Over the last several weeks we have talked extensively about preparing for an earthquake. This week, we are going to talk about what to do when an earthquake strikes and in the immediate aftermath. An earthquake can be scary, especially for anybody who has never experienced one before. Our team at Greenwood Hardware knows part…
Recently we discussed ways to make your home a little safer, just in case a medium to large earthquake struck the Pacific Northwest. This week, we will talk a bit about the supplies you will want to start putting away. You never know when an earthquake will strike, how big it will be and what…
Making ornaments for the Christmas tree every year is a tradition in many homes. There are plenty of blank wood kits and various plastic and ceramic supplies to choose from. But, what if you wanted to be a little different? Unique ornaments made from items you pick up at your local hardware store are perfect…
Although the Pacific Northwest is not necessarily prone to a lot of earthquakes, they can strike almost anywhere at any time and according to some, we’re overdue for a big one! There have been a few in recent decades that have served as reminders of the possibility that a much stronger earthquake could happen. The…
With winter storms already hammering the Seattle area, it is time to start thinking about riding out the next power outage. If you are in a rural area, you are going to be at a higher risk of losing power the next time a strong wind storm blows in. There are a few things you…