Here in Seattle, we get plenty of rain, but we often come up short in the sunshine department. While there are plenty of plants that thrive in our rainy, cloudy climate, there are many others that simply aren’t suited for our particular weather conditions. Nobody wants to go to all the trouble of planting a […]

We live in a world full of waste, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Food and other natural materials decompose, but throwing all of this into the trash bin removes your opportunity to use the byproduct of decomposing waste: soil. Plant and food waste will break down over time, resulting in a free […]

Springtime is upon us at last—that joyous season where life and beauty return after a long period of cold and decay. Spring is also the time when many of us catch up on the projects around the house that we put off during the harder, colder months. If your spring cleaning to-do list includes cleaning […]

Harsh winters often bring customers into our hardware store in Seattle who want to learn how they can better insulate their homes and lower their energy bills. Cost savings plays a huge role in many customers’ building and remodeling decisions, as heating and cooling prices continue to rise. With spring on the horizon, homeowners might […]