Seattle @ Home: A guide to better living spaces

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2009
Smart Homes: Ceiling box beams can be installed with ease
Smart Homes: Jim Dulley discusses the installation of box beams -- for decoration or support -- when opening up a home by removing walls.

Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2009
Puyallup Home Show is this weekend
Looking for new inspiration for your home in the new year? Check out the Puyallup Home Show this weekend.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2008
Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.

Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.

Smart Homes: Firelogs burn cleaner than real firewood
Smart Homes: Are composite firelogs a good alternative to regular firewood?

Size up your home with a designer's eye
How do designers get that "done" look? It all comes down to 10 essential steps.

Blocking an oven vent can be fatal
Dear Heloise: As I was cooking dinner, I preheated the oven and put the food in for about two hours. When we sat down to eat, my husband said he wasn't feeling well.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2008
Smart Homes: An efficient way to heat water
A hot-water dispenser is the best way to keep a supply of hot water readily available throughout the day or evening.

Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008
Smart Homes: Install devices to detect deadly carbon monoxide
Smart Homes: Should you install carbon monoxide detectors, and where in the home should they be placed?

Get Organized: Stop the stress Grinch from stealing Christmas
Get Organized: Last-minute tips for ways to eliminate some of the stress during the holidays.

Home Calendar
A look at the week's home calendar events.

Previous headlines

Spiderfelt spins whimsical, one-of-a-kind creations from knickknacks to supersoft scarves

Get into the crafting game with simple do-it-yourself kits from Greenwood's Leah Adams.

Asher Anson Denim Sale

Save 25 percent on men and women's denim from Joes Jeans and Genetic Denim.

Everything must go as Violette says farewell. Save 30 to 70 percent off everything in the store.

More winter sales and events

LIFESTYLE GALLERIES

Fashion chameleon: Megan Fox

In a word: Hot

Fashion at New Zealand carnival

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HELPFUL INFO

Tax breaks
Remodeling your home? State law allows a home improvement exemption on property taxes. Click here for details. In King County, call 206-205-0656.
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Local resources
Housing repair
Housing repair and weatherization for qualifying households in King County outside of Seattle.

Energy conservation
Seattle Office of Housing SeaGreen: Sustainability & Conservation.

Utility assistance
Seattle Office of Housing utility assistance program for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities

Puget Sound Energy
Community assistance programs

Snohomish County PUD
Energy cost calculator, resources

Tacoma Power
Energy info, resources

Master Builders
Find a contractor, Pierce County

Master Builders
Find a contractor, King and Snohomish County

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