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Exxon has been running an ad about plants being more like plants and how they are being innovative when it comes to the environment and sustainability. Normally one does not associate Exxon’s name with sustainability or helping the environment, but so many businesses, large and small are thinking outside their box and looking for innovative […]

It’s allergy season. Meaning warmer weather, the blossoming of Spring, and pollen everywhere. But it may not just be spring that is causing allergies? Maybe, it is also your home. There is more to a Healthy Home than just spring cleaning, it could be how it was built and the materials used to provide a […]

Can we live a life that is plastic free? Once we become aware of the plastic crisis in our environment we suddenly become conscious of how much plastic actually invades every part of our lives. It is not just about plastic bags and water bottles any longer – Plastic Pollution is everywhere. Living plastic free […]

I am sitting here watching the snow fall outside, a rare thing to behold in Anacortes. Inside I am warm and cozy on this cold winter day. But am I being energy conscious on these cold winter days? Over half of our energy bill is used to heat our homes during the winter. So, how […]

The Thanksgiving color palette is a wonderful mix of reds, golds, browns, orange, and a splash of yellow. It’s turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and eggnog. It’s also leftovers, food waste, large portions, extended use of utilities, and long distance driving. It might be time to think about a Green […]

Komo News recently posted a reminder on Facebook for Fall’s Daylight Savings Time, a reminder that winter is just around the corner. As the cold season approaches we close up our homes, shut the windows, make sure the doors are sealed, and we hunker inside for the winter season. We are trapped inside where the […]

It is Fall. A beautiful season with rich colors, crisp air, and good for our health. After a hot summer with stagnant warm air and a summer of smoke, the brisk, fresh air of Fall is a welcome relief. Studies have shown that cooler air is good for our health and mental state of mind. […]

CHARACTERISTICS OF HOME BUYERS The National Association of Realtors report, Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report for 2018, states the following as the Characteristics of a home buyer: “The Millennial Generation this year is 37 years old and younger. Generation X is 38 to 52, Younger Boomers are 53 to 62, Older Boomers are 63 […]

Modern rural architecture encompasses a high quality home, with dramatic roof lines and large windows. A rural modern embraces the environment and the concepts of openness and livability. Chris Chase — Cottage Werks.   $1.15 M 17958 Best Road MLS# 1335924 4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2692 Square Feet 4.67 acres Download the flyer     […]

When considering a conventional home over a Zero Energy Home, why do home buyers buy the conventional home? There is plenty of evidence to support the fact that Zero Energy Homes in the long-term actually costs less to own, involve less health risks, and are better for the environment, yet that doesn’t seem to be […]