by Russel Lucas | Apr 1, 2026 | Home Maintenance Tips
## The problem starts at the roof edgeMost homeowners don’t think much about gutters until water spills over the side. By then, the damage has already started in the form of dry rot. Overflowing gutters dump water directly onto siding, trim, and the base of your home....
by Russel Lucas | Mar 3, 2026 | Home Maintenance Tips
Soft trim around a window or door is not a cosmetic issue. It is a moisture problem. When exterior trim starts to swell, crack, or feel spongy under a screwdriver, water has already been getting in for a while. In Washington, that usually means rot is working its way...
by Russel Lucas | Feb 17, 2026 | Home Maintenance Tips
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by Russel Lucas | Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
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by Russel Lucas | Feb 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to spot dry rot in Washington homes before it spreads Soft trim. Peeling paint that keeps coming back. A deck rail that feels solid one season and spongy the next. In Western Washington, moisture is not a theory. It is a daily condition. And when wood stays wet...
