The Seattle Home Show is the largest consumer home show in the Northwest. There are two annual Seattle home shows: Spring and Fall, showcasing everything for the home – indoors and out. Fun Fact: Did you know the founders of the Seattle Home Show started the first Home Show in the Nation? And, that the original family … [Read more...] about Seattle Home Show at Lumen Field Event Center
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Tools to recognize, avoid, and report SSA scams
National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the United States. Victims shouldn’t be embarrassed if they shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. We are all … [Read more...] about Tools to recognize, avoid, and report SSA scams
Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
Rampathon, an annual program of the Master Builders Association* (MBAKS) builds FREE wheelchair access ramps for homeowners in need throughout King and Snohomish counties. Each year, members and community volunteers head to homes throughout the region to build wheelchair ramps. For FREE. Because neighbors in need … [Read more...] about Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
Here’s where to get help with income taxes
United States income tax season begins in late January and ends on April 15, the deadline for filing personal income tax. If April 15 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Tax Day deadline is extended to the following Monday. If the tax day deadline falls on a federal holiday, the deadline is extended by one day. This … [Read more...] about Here’s where to get help with income taxes
How (and why) to build a rain garden
Most Seattle rain is collected by gutters around your rooftop and flowing from your driveway and patio into the street. All of this runoff is diverted into the storm drain system that ultimately empties into the nearest body of water—namely Lake Washington or Puget Sound. Along the way, it collects oil, fertilizers, … [Read more...] about How (and why) to build a rain garden
10 cheapest places to buy gas in Seattle and Tacoma
Bookmark this page to always find the lowest price on gas in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The list of gas prices below is continually updated, giving you real time access to the lowest price near you, in every Seattle neighborhood from Shoreline to Rainier Beach, and the eastside including Bellevue, Kirkland, … [Read more...] about 10 cheapest places to buy gas in Seattle and Tacoma
Home gardening resources and plant sales
Gardening in the Puget Sound region gets the advantage of year-round temperate weather, abundant rain, and rich volcanic soils. However, Northwest gardeners also face several challenges: a shortage of sunny days, a growing season that starts later than other parts of the country, and understanding the microclimate … [Read more...] about Home gardening resources and plant sales
Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Got broken stuff? Are you favorite jeans torn? Lamp no longer works? Table leg broken? At "repair cafes", you can bring broken household items or torn clothing for repair, such as small furniture, small appliances, and electronics. These are DIY-events, not drop-off and return events. During the event, an … [Read more...] about Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Where to order vegetable and herb seeds online
The seed companies listed below are those most often recommended by gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. They offer seed varieties suitable to the cool, wet, marine climate in the Puget Sound region where the growing season is later and shorter than other areas of the country. All these seed companies can ship your … [Read more...] about Where to order vegetable and herb seeds online
How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
Vegetable gardening is a great family activity or for anyone. It's one of the most rewarding home projects you can do. You can grow a little or a lot, from a few salad greens or cherry tomatoes to a large plot for a variety of vegetables from asparagus to zucchini. Whether you own or rent a house, or live in a … [Read more...] about How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
Find a tool library in the Puget Sound region
Like a traditional library, a Tool Library is a sustainable community resource that lends tools for short term use. Sharing tools helps save you money by not buying ones you will only use a few times. It also gives you access to many more tools as well as a "Do-It-Yourself" community. Each library offers tools for … [Read more...] about Find a tool library in the Puget Sound region
Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Nurseries and Garden Centers in the Puget Sound region Seattle Nurseries and Garden Centers (Listed in order by zip code.) Urban Earth Nursery, 1051 N 35th St, Seattle, WA, 98103. Vegetable starts … [Read more...] about Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
Our big list of Home & Garden shows
Home shows offer a day of leisurely shopping, where you can compare home and garden improvement needs, compile a dream list of future home building ideas or remodeling projects, and explore home and garden topics (what to plant, how to control pests, organic gardening, growing vegetables and fruits, lawn care, … [Read more...] about Our big list of Home & Garden shows
RV rental: great for ski trips & winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
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Advertiser article It's common to rent an RV or motor home for summer travel. But fall travel and winter vacations also offer many great reasons for renting an RV – weekend getaways, ski trips, holiday travel, or just some extra space at home. In many parts of the Pacific Northwest, fall is the perfect time … [Read more...] about RV rental: great for ski trips & winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
Grocery delivery services in the Puget sound region
There are many ways to streamline grocery shopping and meal preparation, including online ordering with grocery pickup or delivery. These services add expense that I usually like to avoid. Even if delivery is free, online prices are typically higher. Also, I find grocery shopping to be a relaxing activity. So, I prefer … [Read more...] about Grocery delivery services in the Puget sound region
