If you’re looking for an easy day trip and want a little exercise in the bargain, consider driving just 35 miles east of Vancouver along the river to the Beacon Rock State Park. You will know it when you get… Read More »Beacon Rock State Park
Curb Appeal Starts Here! Garage doors don’t always get the attention they deserve, but they should. On many homes, the garage itself can be a third to half of the front-facing exterior, which means it plays a huge role in… Read More »The Power of a New Garage Door
I continue to marvel at the complexities of getting older. I’m grateful for my CSA education; yet still feeling like I am swimming in jello as I try to navigate things for my parents. This past month was educational in… Read More »Senior Services
The Hood River getaway was so wonderful that, as promised, the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM for short) deserves a feature all its own. I loved this museum far too much to leave it as just a paragraph in… Read More »WAAAM – A Fabulous Air Museum
You take that simple black dress and add a statement necklace and earrings and suddenly it is elevated into a more interesting outfit . . . the same thing happens when you add hardware to your kitchen cabinets. Ok, sure… Read More »Hardware Makeover Magic – It’s the JEWELRY!
I really appreciated my CSA education; it was so much information that every Senior needs to know and yet much of it is not obvious. And guess what happened to ME in March? WOOT WOOT! Birthday Girl turns 65 and… Read More »Why 65 Might Be the Best Birthday Yet
We were craving an easy escape; a weekend away that felt like getting out of town without a long drive—and Hood River delivered perfectly. We stayed at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, which might sound ordinary, but it’s anything… Read More »Escape to Hood River
If you’re looking for a quick, beautiful outing near Vancouver, a visit to Moulton Falls Regional Park is always a good idea. This time of year, the water is high and the falls feel especially dramatic: fast, loud, and full of energy.… Read More »Moulton Falls: Big Views, Easy Trails, Zero Excuses
I have already featured PAINT as my favorite biggest-bang-for-your-buck update — but today I want to focus on the exterior paint color. Because a home’s curb appeal is truly the first impression. The photos below show the house (left) as… Read More »It’s All About Curb Appeal – Exterior Paint Color: Same House. Whole New Personality
I always tell people, when they need something (paint, repair, new roof, junk hauling — whatever it might be) “ask a realtor.” Seriously. We’re like walking directories of great local pros. Over time, we collect the best of the best.… Read More »Estate Sale Hero: Jenny Brown