Home Owner Resources
10 Tools Every New Homeowner Needs
As you move into your new home, there will be a lot of installing that needs to occur. You’ll want to install shelving in your garage, put together different pieces of furniture and hang your TV mount on the wall. In the craze of moving into your new home, the last thing you want is…
Read MoreTop 10 Things to Remember on Moving Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moving into a new home is exhausting; you will have thousands of details on your mind, from whether the movers will show up on time at your new house, to how and when your utilities will be connected and so much more. Whether you are looking at houses for sale in south King County, Pierce…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Home Ownership
While renting a home is more flexible, buying a home has the bigger potential long-term payoff. From tax advantages to a higher quality of life, the benefits of home ownership can provide you both financial and emotional perks over time. Comparing the costs of buying are more complicated than for renting, so it’s important to…
Read MoreCreating a Pet-Friendly Home
Our pets are a very important part of our family, so how do we cultivate a home that’s pet friendly while keeping it stylish? From choosing designated feeding stations to storing toys in decorative baskets, here are 5 ways to create the purr-fect pet-friendly home. Designate Feeding Stations One of the most important ways to…
Read MoreInfographic – 6 Ways Homeowners Can Leverage Home Tech for the Win
Home tech can help homeowners save time, money and gain peace of mind. Here are six ways home buyers can leverage home tech to win. Technology is a part of life for nearly everyone. When it comes to home ownership, home tech has the ability to automate routine tasks, improve efficiencies, keep us safer and…
Read More8 Home Decorating Tips for Non-Professional-Decorators
Home decorating and design can be intimidating for non-designers, but you don’t have to go it alone. Check out these tips any home owner can use to get it right. Non-Professional Decorators Take Heart – 8 Home Decorating Tips for Amateur Home Decorating Enthusiasts If you’ve ever stood in the paint aisle staring at the…
Read More10 Easy Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills
A recent NAHB survey* shows that home owners want to save money on their utility bills. So Puyallup home builder Soundbuilt Homes compiled these 10 easy ways home owners can reduce their utility expenses, keep more money in their pockets, conserve energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Several of our staff recently attended the NAHB…
Read MoreTop 10 Superstitions for New Home Buyers and New Home Owners
Have you ever spilled salt then quickly tossed a pinch-full of salt over your shoulder? Have you ever gone out of your way to avoid walking under a ladder? Have you ever picked up a penny found on the sidewalk? When it comes to good luck, most of us want all of the good luck…
Read MoreTo Paint or Not to Paint, That is the Question!
Are you on the fence when it comes to deciding whether or not you should or should not paint the walls of your home? It might seem like a silly question; after all, what’s the big deal about painting your interior walls? It’s more than just choosing what color to paint, you’ll also want to…
Read MoreA 10-Point DIY Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Home Owners
You could wait until cooler weather to run through your end of summer or fall home maintenance checklist, but the last thing you want is cold weather to set in before you have a chance to do needed home maintenance or repairs. For that reason, we are calling this a back to school home maintenance…
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