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Because of new latex paint technology you don't have to wait to paint the exterior of your home until Spring or even better weather conditions. In order to apply latex paint to exterior surfaces all you would need are low humidity, the amount of moisture in the air-70% or less, and low temperatures, as low as 32 degrees.  If you recently experienced some damage,...Read More

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Thank you to the fine folks at Ketola Targus Painting.  We had them come out to our house and paint our old baseboards, trim and doors.  Wow, what a difference!  They actually removed all our doors in order to paint them in their shop.  Everything is bright, fresh and looks new!...Read More

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The term "landscaping" has been used somewhat loosely to refer to those tasks that modify and/or maintain a residential or commercial landscape. Most often the term is associated with the maintenance of a landscape, but landscaping is really three major categories that address different aspects of a landscape and each has a different set of skills that...Read More

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With the ice storm that hit Thurston county last week, most every landscape suffered some damage or loss. In my own landscape, we lost a beautiful pine, so I know the feeling.  Where do you go from here?

1. Make sure your yard is safe. This means looking above...Read More

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Moss, unfortunately, is a regular part of our Northwest winter. What causes it, and what can be done about it?

Moss is the result of other factors.

• First- low sunlight- this is why it thrives in shady areas, and more so during the winter. Prune up those...Read More

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Snow is forecast for Western Washington.  This means we may see 2 inches, or 2 feet. It might be for 2 hours, or 2 days. It might hit 2 counties, or 2 borders. We never really know until it hits.

But what we do know is how it might...Read More

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