helpful hints: If Walls Could Talk ... What Stories Would Your Home Tell? - 11/13/08 08:29 PM
Old homes are great. They have character and charm that you just can't find in new homes. Patty and I have spent the last 2 years renovating an old church into our home. Recently, we started researching the property to learn more about its history. We are finding that it can … (15 comments)
helpful hints: Who's Reading Your Blog? The Answer May Surprise You! - 10/29/08 11:25 AM
We learned some valuable lessons today about ActiveRain and Blogging.
1) We learned that you never know what topic is going to grab people's attention. Last Friday, we got an email from a friend of ours with a link to the Pumpkin Simulator. We thought it was cute and Patty suggested … (40 comments)
helpful hints: Organic Waste Recyclers (sounds bad, doesn't it!) - 10/24/08 05:37 PM
Most of us know that we can recycle cans, bottles, paper and cardboard. But did you know that you can also recycle rock, branches and old lumber?
H&H Wood Recyclers in Vancouver WA offers an alternative to dumping organic waste into landfills and at a fraction of the price! H&H Wood … (8 comments)
helpful hints: Get Free Compact Fluorescent Lights! - 10/21/08 12:08 PM
Fluorescent lights have small amounts of mercury in them. Because of this, they should be recycled rather than thrown in the garbage. In Clark County, people can recycle their fluorescent lamps at any of the Clark PUD offices. As an incentive, customers of Clark Public Utilities can recycle old compact fluorescents and receive … (2 comments)
helpful hints: Can Fluorescent Lighting Really Save You Money? - 10/21/08 11:05 AM
We have heard and read about the benefits of changing to fluorescent lighting, but just never really bought into it. We thought that fluorescent lights were expensive to buy, put out an ugly white light, and probably wouldn't make a big enough differ in the monthly electric bill to warrant the … (16 comments)
helpful hints: Moving Boxes & Discount Moving Supplies - 06/04/08 10:39 AM
Finding a good source of affordable moving boxes can be tough. Why add frustration to an already difficult time? We just found a website for moving boxes and discounted moving supplies. It's called www.boxesovernight.com. The website has a moving box calculator to help you determine how many boxes you will need based on … (6 comments)
helpful hints: Does Your Pet Know Its Name & Address? - 06/04/08 01:18 AM
A recent article in The Columbian caught the attention of our friend, Cindy. The article told the story of a parrot that flew from his cage in Nagareyama, near Tokyo, and was lost. The parrot was rescued by police and, after spending a night at the station, was transferred to a … (14 comments)
helpful hints: Have a Home or Listing that needs help? Here's a Cheap Fix for Nasty Floors! - 05/01/08 01:06 PM
Do you have a nasty floor that you want to fix, but don't want to spend a fortune? Check this out!
As many of you know, we have spent the last year and a half renovating an old church into our home. Part of our challenge was to find affordable products … (25 comments)
helpful hints: Are You Paying Too Much for Gas? - 04/18/08 02:52 PM
It's no secret that gas prices are climbing. As we take a look at our own records, we see that we were paying $2.81 per gallon in April of 2007. Today, we are paying $3.39. On a broader view, the average price of gas in Washington State has climbed from $3.088 … (46 comments)
helpful hints: Get 5% Back on Gas Purchases - 04/09/08 09:55 AM
You gotta love Costco. Free Samples ... Lunch for $1.50 ... now Cash Back on Gas Purchases! With the current cost of gas and the number of miles real estate agents drive, we thought we would share information about a program we just recently discovered at Costco. It's designed specifically for Business Owners and is … (10 comments)
General and community-specific information for Vancouver WA / Clark County residents, including insight for home owners and prospective home owners, tips on cost-effective remodeling, and highlighted area home listings.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
Old homes are great. They have character and charm that you just can't find in new homes. Patty and I have spent the last 2 years renovating an old church into our home. Recently, we started researching the property to learn more about its history. We are finding that it can … (15 comments)
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