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Archive for March, 2012

Amazon proposes new Seattle digs

Earlier this week, Amazon.com proposed its three-block high-rise office complex in Seattle’s Denny Triangle. If approved, the project could take up to eight years to complete. The preliminary design of the complex comprises 3.3 million square feet, potentially making it … Continue reading →

Singing the praises of vinegar

Vinegar is a liquid substance that contains water and acetic acid, which is a by-product of fermented ethanol. This mildly acidic liquid has amazing uses for cleaning, deodorizing, and improving health. With the arrival of spring cleaning season, households can … Continue reading →

Singing the praises of vinegar

What does a housing recovery look like?

Pundits and professionals give varying answers to the question of what a housing recovery looks like. According to the Housing Guru Blog, some see it as a return to the home values seen before the crash; others define it as … Continue reading →

What does a housing recovery look like?

Pundits and professionals give varying answers to the question of what a housing recovery looks like. According to the Housing Guru Blog , some see it as a return to the home values seen before the crash; others define it as the annual rate of over 8 million sales. And still another camp believes that neither picture is realistic.

Builders buzz about age-diverse housing

Many households of the Boomer, X, and Y generations are living together as a result of the recession. Homebuilders are taking their cue from the trend, seeking to diversify their future master-planned communities. Age-diverse neighborhoods tend to evolve naturally over time. … Continue reading →

Seattle marches on

Tech and aerospace industries keep Seattle and surrounding cities competitive with the rest of the nation. Based on data compiled by the Seattle Market Review (March 2012), the Evergreen State shows economic growth with several bright spots. Seattle ranks in … Continue reading →

Happy Spring Cleaning

Household cleaning products may contain harmful chemicals that are toxic to humans, animals, plants, and the environment. A green household should have these natural products on hand — baking soda, borax, distilled white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, olive oil, … Continue reading →

Spring cleaning makes sense

While spring cleaning may have its roots in old traditions like the Iranian Norouz or the Jewish Passover, where a thorough cleansing takes place in preparation for the new year or a religious celebration, it hits the annual housekeeping checklist right around March. The weather is balmy enough to open the windows but not so warm that insects will invade. This is the opportune month for families to dust and scrub overlooked areas — rugs, drapes, blinds, baseboards, and more