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Practical Solutions for your Tacoma Real Estate Home

Tacoma Public Utilites and Tacoma Power offer the following FREE homeowner workshops:

• Make the most of your heating system

Thursday, January 15th •  7 - 8:30 p.m.

Whether you have a forced air system, baseboard heaters or forced are wall units, learn to make the most of your home's heating system and still be energy efficient.

• Year-round comfort with a heat pump

Saturday, Junuary 24th  •  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Learn how heat pumps can efficiently heat and cool your home, save you money and improve your home's air quality. Tacoma Power can provide rebates for heat pump systems going in a new or older home.

• 55+ Remodeling

Saturday, February 7th  •  10 -  11:30 a.m.

Age in place. Look at your home in a different way after we show you  how you can remodel to include safety upgrades and efficiency changes that will reduce your utility bills.

• Replacement windows - more than cosmetics

Thursday, February 19th  •  7 - 8:30 p.m.

New windows add not only beauty but value and efficiency to your home. Find out which materials and technologies matter and learn how to review bids and what to look for when choosing a window installation contractor.

• Living Green

Saturday, March 14th  •  10 - 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to be energy efficient and "go green" at home with the latest materials and technologies available in the Pacific Northwest.

• Weatherizing the early 1900's home

Thursday, March 19th  •  7 - 8:30 p.m.

Interested in weatherizing your older home and maintining its historical integrity? We can help you do both. You'll learn how to reduce your energy bills, add value and comfort to your home and keep that old style look you love.

• EnviroHouse Tour

Saturday, April 11th  •  3 sessions: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m.

View a model home showcasing environmentally friendly products and technologies, including solar. Located at City of Tacoma Landfill, 3510 S. Mullen St., Tacoma, WA. *Space is limited; registration is required.

• Appliance style, function and efficiency

Thursday, April 16th  •  7 - 8:30 p.m.

Before making your next appliance purchase, find out what's new in efficient clothes washers, refrigerators, water heating systems and dishwashers. Learn about the latest styles, functions and energy-saving features. (EnergyStar)

Unless noted otherwise, all workshops are conducted at the Tacoma Public Utilities Admin. Building, 3628 S. 38th St, Tacoma, WA. For directions or additional information, call 253-502-8377.

 *information provided by Tacoma Power

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Free Insulation for Tacoma Real Estate Home Owners

Prevent Costly Home Pipe Repairs in Cold Weather

Additional Information to Winterize Your Home

The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate. 

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com