West Sound Magazine

Teri’s Tips Aromatherapy in Your Garden 2024-02-26 This issue of Teri’s Tips gives us a how-to on creating wonderful fragrances with plant-life in your garden. READ MORE

The Sip Delicious Winter Wines 2024-02-23 As winter blankets the Pacific Northwest, there’s something truly magical about sipping on a glass of wine fireside, indulging in the warmth and richness that only this season can bring. From robust cabernet sauvignon…

Industry Update Seeking a New Career? Consider the Skilled Trades 2024-02-22 Working in the skilled trades is not simply another job. Professional craftsmen in the residential construction industry help build communities and are compensated well for their expertise. READ MORE

Five Messages Your Yard Sends Potential Home Buyers 2024-02-21 More than three-quarters of Americans who have a yard say it’s one of the most important parts of their home, according to a poll commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted…

Common Misconceptions about Life Insurance 2024-02-20 With the cost of most goods and services on the rise, families are likely looking for ways to cut expenses. READ MORE

Recipe for Orange Juice Biscuits 2024-02-19 Breezy spring days can lead you on nearly any adventure, and they can happen in your own backyard, on a short road trip or during a full-blown beach vacation. No matter where you are…

Barb’s Open Kitchen — How to Use a Stand Mixer Like a Pro 2024-02-16 Kitchen shops and big-box stores feature a virtual cornucopia of laborsaving, timesaving appliances for the home cook. Perhaps the most popular appliance is the countertop stand…

This Poorly Named Shorebird is an Attention Catcher 2024-02-15 Birds are amazing creatures with a variety of adaptations. A hummingbird is quite different from an ostrich and a kiwi has little in common with a swan. While some species may…

Should You Get Screened for Type 1 Diabetes? 2024-02-14 More than 1.4 million Americans have type 1 diabetes — thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body attacks its own cells that produce insulin. Although type 1…

Boost the Beauty and Comfort of Your Outdoor Spaces 2024-02-13 Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that fit your lifestyle, budget and schedule. Even simple changes can make a positive impact on…