home ownership: Tacoma WA Services Resource List Fall 2009 - 10/10/09 01:12 PM
City of Tacoma Service Resources
source: www.cityoftacoma.org
Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings
The Trey Affolter Team at Keller Williams Realty always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Is Your Home Ready for Winter? - 10/10/09 12:26 PM
Homeowners: Time to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
Early fall is the time to prepare your home for winter & the colder weather it brings. Following these 9 simple steps offered by Puget Sound Energy can help manage your home's energy costs & save in heating expenses.
Check doors & … (2 comments)
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home ownership: Summer Energy Saving Tips for Your Home - 06/30/09 02:47 PM
Energy Saving Tips = Saving Money
Power down in your home during the summer with these energy saving tips that could save you money.
Replace air filters monthly. A well-maintained system runs more efficiently.
Closing drapes during the day can reduce the cooling load of a system.
Reduce heat producing activities during the … (1 comments)
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home ownership: Clean GREEN your Tacoma Home - 06/17/09 07:32 PM
GREEN Product Ideas to Clean your Home
There are many effective cleaning agents probably already residing in your pantry! No need to spend money on costly products that not only can cause allergies or headaches when in use, but can be harmful to the environment as well. Check out this list … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Energy Efficiency Expo - Tacoma Real Estate - 04/25/09 12:21 PM
Free Activity Alert!
Energy Efficiency Expo Coming to Tacoma
Hoping to lower your electric bill?
Want to make your home more energy efficient?
Visit the Energy Efficiency Expo on May 2nd-3rd at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center to learn how.
The free event will give you a chance … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Adjust Your Home's "Sticky" Screen Door - 04/21/09 11:19 AM
Home Care Tips | Screen Doors | Tacoma Real Estate
Almost every sliding patio screen door in the world sticks, because few homeowners know they can adjust the rollers that run in the track. You still need to keep the track clean, but adjusting the rollers is the key. Look … (3 comments)
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home ownership: Tips to Remove a Broken Light Bulb from a Fixture - 04/21/09 11:05 AM
Home Care Tips | Light Bulbs | Tacoma Real Estate
Sometimes, especially on exterior light fixtures, the glass bulb breaks away from the metal base. There is no best way to remove the base from the fixture, but here are several options. Before replacing an exterior light, purchase a higher … (1 comments)
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home ownership: Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Seeking Families - 02/18/09 11:49 PM
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Help Local Families
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is beginning our twice-a-year family selection process! Habitat for Humanity provides safe, affordable, & permanent housing.
Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity are seeking families who meet the following three basic criteria: 1. Need. Habitat selects families living in overcrowded, substandard … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Mold in the Home - 01/20/09 11:27 PM
The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.
253-222-6000
http://www.TreySellsHouses.com
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home ownership: Lead in the Home - 01/18/09 10:52 PM
Warning! This house could be hazardous to your health!
You'd be hard pressed to sell a home with such a label attached to it. And yet, many older homes in the United States might qualify. You see, prior to 1978, paints and other products containing lead were widely used in homes … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Recycle Electronics for Free - Washington State's New Program - 01/15/09 01:41 PM
E-Cycle Washington is Here!
As of January 2009, The Department of Ecology is offering free recycling for many electronic items.
E-Cycle Details provided by http://www.ecyclewashington.org/:
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Washington now has a FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for computers, monitors, laptops and televisions. Who can use the program?Households, small businesses, schools … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Locking in Your Mortgage Rate - 01/14/09 11:19 PM
Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings
The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.
253-222-6000
http://www.TreySellsHouses.com
… (1 comments)
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home ownership: Gated Community Living - 01/14/09 11:02 PM
Gated Communities
The popularity of living in gated, or private communities has been rising in recent years. It used to be that gated communities were thought of as being only for the rich. But today they are becoming more and more popular with middle and upper middle class families. Security is … (0 comments)
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home ownership: "Go Green" - Green Remodel Your Bathroom - 01/07/09 09:03 PM
Green Remodeling a Bathroom
Second only to kitchens, bathrooms are another top place home owners remodel. Eco-friendly, "Green" options include:
Replace toilets with low-flow models.
Install tiles made of recycled content.
Use flow reducers on the shower and sinks so you're using less water.
Put in a fan to keep air circulating … (3 comments)
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home ownership: 5 Top Tips for Home Buyers in 2009 - 01/07/09 08:33 PM
Make a Good Home Buying Decision in 2009 - Top 5 Tips
You can be a positive home buying statistic in 2009! Tacoma Real Estate home prices are down, mortgage interest rates are at record lows, and it's a buyers market. Still, you want to make an educated investment. Help yourself … (0 comments)
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home ownership: Green Remodel Your Home's Kitchen - 12/31/08 08:00 PM
Tips for a Green Remodel for Your Kitchen
Do you want to "go green" when remodeling your home's kitchen? If you are planning an eco-friendly remodel, here are some tips to help you:
Go Green:
Consider hiring "green" professionals.
Consider what to do with removed materials. Consider reusing materials if applicable … (4 comments)
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home ownership: FREE Homeowner Workshops by Tacoma Public Utilities - Tacoma Real Estate - 12/30/08 05:11 PM
Practical Solutions for your Tacoma Real Estate Home
Tacoma Public Utilites and Tacoma Power offer the following FREE homeowner workshops:
• Make the most of your heating system
Thursday, January 15th • 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Whether you have a forced air system, baseboard heaters or forced are wall units, learn … (1 comments)
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home ownership: Prevent Costly Home Pipe Repairs in Cold Weather - 12/29/08 10:17 PM
Protect Your Homes Pipes During the Winter
Stay ahead of the cold weather and prevent pipes from freezing and bursting with these 6 easy steps.
Let water trickle from a faucet on an outside wall during the night.
Wrap pipes with UL-approved heat tape.
Allow heat to reach pipes beneath … (2 comments)
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