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Drone video: Expanding cracks, slow-moving landslide on Rattlesnake Ridge

January 29, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Two hours southeast of Seattle along Interstate 82, drivers will find the Rattlesnake Hills – with a fissure in the ridge so big it can be seen from the road on a clear day.

With the daunting crevice comes a slow-moving, 20-acre landslide that has gradually inched downward on Rattlesnake Ridge near Yakima for months.

Washington Department of Natural Resources released new drone video that gave a new look into the hillside.

Geologists and engineers don’t know exactly what the scale of the slide will be when it hits the base of the ridge, but they’ve conceived several scenarios of what could happen – with some alarming residents, drivers, and emergency crews.

Filed Under: Blog, Random Thoughts

7 Ways to Create Open Pantry Space

January 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Use these strategies to give the cook in your kitchen easy access to supplies

In my opinion, one of the most contentious kitchen design ideas in recent years has to be open shelving. Some people love the way open shelves break up the wall and showcase pottery, art or a nice set of dishes. Others detest the extra prix cialis dusting, and the potential for clutter, that open shelves involve.

Given this hot debate, the idea of a fully open pantry — yes, you read that right — may not appeal to everyone. Yet an open pantry can work really well for cooks who like to have ingredients and small appliances at arm’s length yet still appreciate a stylish kitchen. Here are seven examples of pantries that are fully open, mess-free and actually look good. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to add one in your next remodel; it may be as simple as just removing a door.

Filed Under: Blog, Home Care, Home Remodel

No Time for a Whole House Declutter? Try These 6 Ideas Instead

January 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Make a fresh start by tackling a few tasks that will revitalize your home and your spirits

January can inspire a lot of energy and goal-setting — sometimes, with goals that can be difficult to accomplish, given our schedules. Many of us, for instance, don’t feel we have the time to tackle a whole house declutter. If that describes you, that’s OK! Undertaking just a few projects to pare back your possessions can help you start off the new year in a more tranquil home. Consider these six to get buy viagra on line started. Plan on spending 10 to 15 minutes on each suggestion.

Filed Under: Home Care

Where Did Americans Move in 2017?

January 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment

  • Atlas Van Lines recently released the results of their annual Migration Patterns Survey in which they tracked their customer’s movement from state-to-state over the course of 2017.
  • Idaho held on to the top spot of ‘high inbound’ states for the 2nd year in a row followed by Washington.
  • The ‘outbound’ states seem to draw a line straight across the country from Connecticut to Wyoming.
Filed Under: Blog, Economy, Real Estate

2017 Housing Market in Review

January 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment

A video infographic with statistical information from the 2017 housing market.

Filed Under: Blog, Economy, Real Estate, Real Estate Updates

A 3 Year View From the Seattle Space Needle

January 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 A 4-minute video you’ve been waiting for to illustrate why a 4-mile drive in Seattle takes 45 minutes.

Filed Under: Architecture, Blog, Random Thoughts, Technology

Does Your Room Need a Bigger Rug?

January 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Oversized area rugs not only make a statement, but they also can unify a room and make it cozy

Most of us probably agree that a room without a rug can feel unfinished, and most of us probably veer to the standard just-larger-than-the-coffee-table size. But are we missing out by thinking small? These rooms with oversize rugs prove that big is beautiful and useful.

Filed Under: Blog, Decor

6 Habits to Reduce Clutter at Home This Year

January 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment

It’s time for out with the old, in with the new — and that’s true for how you handle papers and possessions at home

Is maintaining a neater, more organized home part of your New Year’s resolutions? Then try changing a few home habits to help keep clutter at bay. I’ve found there are a dozen simple habits that can help you keep your home tidy. Today, we’ll look at the first six. In the next installation, we’ll introduce the rest.

Since new practices take time to stick, I recommend you try one new habit each month. That way, you can get in a good rhythm before adding a new one. Feel free to tackle any one of these habits first as the order that you do them in is up to you. By the end of the year, you’ll have a whole new decluttered way of life!

Filed Under: Blog, Home Care

4 Reasons to Sell This Winter

January 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment

  • Buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available.
  • Housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
  • Perhaps the time has come for you and your family to move on and start living the life you desire.
Filed Under: Blog, Economy, Real Estate
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