October 23, 2017
How to Decide Where to Put the Toilet in Your New Bathroom
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
From the beginning of your bathroom renovation, your plumbers and framers need to know where your toilet should go — whether it’ll be mounted on the floor or wall and where the water supply should be positioned. If that’s not complicated enough, wall paneling, tile installation, shower doors and baseboards will all factor into the equation for your toilet location, too.
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October 18, 2017
When Things Go Bump in the Night
Posted in Living by Marilou Ubungen
It’s almost Halloween; the time of year when people decorate their homes with haunting embellishments and spooky décor. Bats, spiders, and rodents are all good and fun when they’re made of plastic, but when you have the real thing taking up residence in your home, it’s no treat. Here are some tips for making sure these frightening critters don’t make your house their permanent home.
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October 16, 2017
Help Us Keep Homeless Youth Warm Again This Winter
Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
All of us at Windermere are very excited to be in the midst of the second season of our partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, and continuing our campaign to help #tacklehomelessness. As part of that campaign, we’re hosting another Windermere “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive to benefit YouthCare, a non-profit that provides critical services to homeless youth throughout the Puget Sound area.
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October 11, 2017
Find a New Home in Four Steps
Posted in Buying by Marilou Ubungen
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a current owner looking for a bigger home, the ideas in this article will help you better navigate that all-important first step: Finding a property that you like (and can afford).
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October 09, 2017
6 Dramatic Exterior Makeovers to Inspire Your Own
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
Upgrading your home’s exterior has many benefits, not the least of which is a nice welcome home every day. Whether you freshen up your finishes, add a new garage door or redo your landscape, there are many ways to elevate your home’s curb appeal. These six before-and-after projects offer a sample of what can be done. See the exteriors, then take a look at the rest of each home.
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October 04, 2017
Renting vs. Buying in Today’s Market
Posted in Buying and Selling by Marilou Ubungen
The debate about whether it makes more financial sense to rent or buy has been raging for decades. Advocates of buying say: When you rent, you’re essentially paying someone else’s mortgage. Buying, on the other hand, is an investment—one that can significantly increase in value every year you continue living in the home.
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October 02, 2017
Perk Up Your Home’s Exterior With a Splash of Green
Posted in Houzz.com by Houzz.com
Whether you choose a softer, more neutral green that picks up hues in your landscape or you go for a bright hue, first consider the following examples of how to work in a green accent to the exterior, along with paint color palettes to try out on your own home.
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