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02/10/2026

Fun explanation of how heat pumps work for those who are interested.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey instructs Kevin O’Connor on the basic principles of how a heat pump works. ...

01/05/2026

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12/06/2025

Hey Wester Washington folks. Time to clean your gutters and batten down the hatches. We have some serious weather coming next week. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DLAqKZEog/

07/24/2025

I love that builders are finally starting to build foundations like this. Does anyone see what they are doing here?

07/12/2025

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06/12/2025

Great video here showing some well-executed roof flashing details.

The new Ipswich roof over the ell meets the new living space and creates a valley. Tom and Charlie Silva are worried about water pe*******on during freeze an...

06/02/2025

Here is a fun video on updating an old butchered fireplace.

In the den of the Ipswich gambrel portion is a large Ben Franklin-style fireplace that homeowner Bill would like replaced with something smaller. Mark McCull...

11/19/2024

I would get prepared for wind and power outages tomorrow. I am hoping the winds are not too bad: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2024/11/a-pacific-hurricane-off-northwest-coast.html?m=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawGowRVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRjooHaEOWNG-0InVjAHID1JYB2GJj2mKl0BkBAKjseJYC7hWbZr4kcmPQ_aem_tCxcSelLjCFrDoa0QMQDNA

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06/11/2024

I was lucky enough to be invited to a podcast with Jennifer Nelson of Scout Real Estate in Seattle. We had a nice conversation about home inspection and pre-listing inspections, among other things. If you have a few moments, have a listen. Enjoy!

Home inspections are crucial in the real estate industry, providing sellers, buyers, and brokers with a clear understanding of property conditions and helpin...

04/21/2024

We continue to respond to multiple calls for trees and wires down. Please treat all downed lines as live! Do not approach downed wires or attempt to clear trees from them. Help keep the area clear for working crews and stay off the roads if possible. Thank you.