Evergreens + fall storms are beautiful—and brutal on gutters. Fir and cedar needles, bigleaf maple leaves, and “atmospheric river”...

During a routine weekly home watch visit, we arrived to find the garage door open. The washer/dryer and a refrigerator had been removed,...

As summer heats up in the Pacific Northwest, keeping your home cool and comfortable isn’t just about comfort—it’s also about energy...

Yesterday, during a routine property check, I found an open window in an upstairs bedroom. Beautiful home—but unfortunately, the window...

Home Security Check: Why It’s Our First Priority At Seattle Area Homewatch Services, the first thing we do when we arrive at your...

If you're away for the season, your home might be a cozy retreat—for mice. At Seattle Area Homewatch Services, we’ve seen an uptick in...

We did a few homewatch visits today. Although we had a major storm last night we didn't see any major damage. Just some tree limbs that...

During a homewatch visit today, I noticed the water heater has small brown discharge on the bottom. The tank appears to be about 10 years...

As winter weather approaches, it may be time to adjust the temperature up in your home. This helps prevent plumbing fixtures including...

Yesterday we did a Homewatch visit to a newer home with hardwood floors and found a water "puddle" on the floor next to the island but...

We found this stain on the bathtub on a first level bathroom during a visit this week. There is no discoloration or moisture on the...

Some of our clients have me get in touch with their Home Warranty company when I notice something that needs repairs while they are...

What is wrong with the above photo. Strangely the drywall buckled in the corner of the ceiling. Utilizing a professional Homewatch...

Spring is almost here. If you are away for the winter season, you may want to consider having your landscaper/gardener visit the...

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Best practices! Some of our Homewatch clients have us turn the water to the house on when we arrive so we can run the faucets and toilets...

Preventative maintenance - Dryer Vents A clogged dryer vent can start a fire in your home. However, an even more common issue we come...

Our Seattle Area Homewatch services, serve all types of properties from urban to more rural properties in the countryside.