There are some places – towns, cities, and communities – where it’s nearly impossible to find anything to do for fun. Oak Harbor, Washington is not one of those places! Unlike the sleepy small towns that roll up the streets at dark, Oak Harbor is known for its recreational opportunities. We’re talking about fishing, boating, … Continued
You’ve looked forward to summer for months, but now that it’s actually here, how are you going to keep cool without going broke, depleting the ozone layer and contributing to global warming? In other words, air conditioning is not the only answer to staying cool inside when it’s hot outside. There are dozens of ingenious … Continued
Summertime can be the best time of the year – vacations, more time with family and friends, longer days and warmer temperatures. But along with those warmer temperatures comes the problem of how to keep comfortable and cool when the mercury rises. Air conditioning is one of the greatest inventions of the last century, but … Continued
l Five percent of U.S. households experience an attempted or completed burglary each year — that’s one out of every 20. l 13,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. every day, about one every 15 seconds. l Two-thirds of all burglaries in the U.S. are perpetrated at residential households. l The average burglary takes seven minutes … Continued
What’s the difference between a second mortgage and a home-equity loan? What is a home-equity loan, and is it different from a home equity line of credit? And is a mortgage refinance similar to the above, or a different animal altogether? Let’s take a look at all the various ways you can use your home … Continued
Memorial Day in 2017 is on Monday, the 29th of May (5/29/2017). In the United States, Memorial Day is always celebrated on the last Monday of May. Memorial day is a time to remember and honor the people who died while serving the country as a military. Here in Coupeville WA, it’s an annual Memorial … Continued
It’s a great feeling to live on Whidbey Island, from the marine island climate, the stunning culture and community, the beautiful beaches and scenery, and so much more, but if there is one down side that is having to wait in ferry lines trying to leave or get back onto the island. Whether you’re sailing … Continued
Anacortes is located on the beautiful Fidalgo Island, home-port to the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest. Halfway between Seattle and Vancouver BC and International ferry runs for Washington State and terminal serving Lopez Island, Shaw Island, Orcas Island, and San Juan Island, as well as Victoria, British Columbia (via Sidney, British Columbia) on … Continued
A common mistake people make is to spend a lot of money – renovations, new roof, remodeling. While buyers will be impressed with these things, spending $5000 on remodeling will not add $5000 to your sale. Spend as little money as possible, and spend it on cosmetic, readily seen features like interior painting. The time … Continued
Whidbey Island Main Exchange 2110 North Coral Sea Avenue Building No. 17 Oak Harbor, WA 98278-4500 (360) 257-0600 NEX Online Store Questions Within the Continental US (CONUS): 877–810–9030 What it’s like working at the NEX? The Navy Exchange is located on the seaplane base near the downtown area in Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. The … Continued