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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   May 28, 2020

    Keeping Your Home Remodel Safe During COVID-19

    Here’s a roundup of some of the rules surrounding residential construction now that builders are able to resume some projects under the Governor’s Phase 1 Construction Restart.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   May 21, 2020

    Keeping Your Wood Fence Beautiful and Functional

    Ways to maintain your wood fence and spot the telltale signs that it may need to be replaced.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   May 14, 2020

    Seeing the Light: Considerations for Your Home Lighting Environment

    Good daylighting is essential to a well-designed home; if not properly balanced, lighting can make an otherwise good space very unpleasant, either from too much glare or by being dark and gloomy. Understanding how to manipulate daylight allows you to maximize comfort, reduce energy consumption, and enhance special architectural features and furnishings.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   May 7, 2020

    Starting a Remodel Remotely

    Nonessential construction may be restricted now, but for those just starting a remodel, much of the design process can be handled remotely.
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Apr 2, 2020

    Change Orders: Your Defense Against the Unexpected

    Change orders are also one of the best tools for communicating with your contractor.
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    • Maintain
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    |   Mar 26, 2020

    Stuck at Home? Hunker Down With These DIY Paint and Repair Tips

    There are plenty of DIY projects that can make your home a more welcoming, comfortable environment, and now that you’re stuck at home you can complete a few. If you need a quick refresh, consider repainting your boring old walls and fixing a few of those small annoyances that accumulate.
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    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Maintain
    • Homeowners
    |   Feb 27, 2020

    LVP: The Best Flooring Product You’ve Never Heard of

    In the past, flooring options were limited to carpet, vinyl, hardwood, tile, or laminate, each with their distinct pros and cons. But there’s a new product that can serve a wide range of heavily trafficked, potentially wet spaces: luxury vinyl plank (LVP) or luxury vinyl tile (LVT).
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    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    |   Jan 30, 2020

    Getting Greener With the Red List

    If you’re like many homeowners, you want to buy green products to keep you and your family healthy and safe. No one wants to expose their loved ones to toxins and chemicals. Whatever your reasons for seeking contractors that use green products, there is an excellent but little-known resource to help you make your selection: The Red List.
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