Amboy, WA

Amboy homes for sale, Farmhouse, Acreage, Amazing farmhouse on 5.71 acres.Spacious master bedrm suite on main flr. Beautiful kitchen & comfortable living rm w/pellet stove makes for a great place to gather the family. Enjoy fenced acreage & 1700 sq ft pole barn. Property features small relaxing pond to sit & enjoy the views. Potential for horses (buyers to verify) Must see to appreciate! USDA 100% financing available

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Listing Courtesy of Kenneth Rosengren, Keller Williams / North County

Amboy homes for sale, Farmhouse, Acreage,

Amazing farmhouse on 5.71 acres.Spacious master bedrm suite on main flr. Beautiful kitchen & comfortable living rm w/pellet stove makes for a great place to gather the family. Enjoy fenced acreage & 1700 sq ft pole barn. Property features small relaxing pond to sit & enjoy the views. Potential for horses (buyers to verify) Must see to appreciate! USDA 100% financing available

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Listing Courtesy of Kenneth Rosengren, Keller Williams / North County

A visit to Amboy, WA and the North Clark Historical Museum

What a great find for my family! On a rainy Saturday, we were driving the North Clark County Historical Tour, and stopped in at the North Clark Historical Museum. We were treated to wonderful stories and history of the museum on a personalized tour.

The story of the museum is a great story on it's own. I was impressed by the 'greenness' of the renovation. One of the interesting 'green' updates was the museum's decision to use geo-thermal heating. It allows the museum to very efficiently heat the big open space of the former church.

While I was viewing the story of the restoration of the building (that was in quite sad shape the before the museum took over), I noticed that the story was further 'greened' by the use of horses (sustainability to the nth degree) rather than tractors for taking down the trees that imperiled the building.

There are many interesting artifacts to see at this lovely little museum. It is a wonderful piece of the history of the enviornment and of the rise and fall of a lumbertown. There is much technological history that is revealed in the local history.

One of the things that most caught my eye is this old Maytag washing machine. This is particularly note worthy to me because I SO appreciate my electric washer and dryer and because I remember the very old wringer-washers that sat on the back porch of my grandma's. This is an even older version - as in before electricity was used in washing machines.

If you're thinking of moving out to the Amboy area, you'll have a wide range of options to move into an existing home. From the half-acre and manufactured home for $89,900, to the 27 acre homestead for $405,000. Call me if you'd like to explore more of the Amboy area. It is peaceful and woodsy and seems a bit closer to nature.

Whether you're looking for your first home, or possibly your last, or selling either of them, I have the patience and experience to help you make the best choice in Vancouver Washington. The Natural Choice in real estate is working with a professional real estate agent (me!) at Krogseng Real Estate who listens to your needs and works as a trusted advisor to get the best solution to your housing needs. We will give you a new attitude about real estate. If you are concerned about living a more sustainable lifestyle, Vancouver Washington may be the city for you. I specialize in knowing the neighborhoods in Vancouver Washington that have great walkscore ratings. Whether you want the low-maintenance condo lifestyle, a home that gets you off the grid, or a home that is something in between in Clark County, the natural choice in real estate will be someone that can help you find just the right home and neighborhood. If you're looking for homes that have been certified as green, you'll want to know I keep informed of the newly constructed homes and their various green certifications. Visit Krogseng Real Estate for more information.

We have always told friends, family & clients that painting is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve the appearance of a home. After years of renovating our own homes, you would think we would stop being amazed by the transformations. But this is just too good ... we have to share.

We bought a place at Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway in May 2006. We were told that it sat for 8-10 years with little or no maintenance. If there had ever been stain on the deck or siding, it had long since broken down. The wood deck has gray and had cracks from years of being exposed to the elements. Unsure whether we wanted to paint or stain, we talked with our friends at Home Depot, Jantzen Beach. They recommended a relatively new products called Behr Premium Solid Color Wood Stain.

Though a little more expensive than regular paints and stains, Behr Premium Solid Color Wood Stain has a lot of features that make it well worth the extra cost. The stain is self priming, offers UV protection against fading, is mildew resistant and is a urethane-fortified 100% acrylic formula that resists scuffing, and cleans up with water. We love that it hid the imperfections, while still allowing the wood texture to show through. Its durable finish resists cracking, peeling and blistering and is available in more than 1,600 custom colors and is formulated for computer matching. It can be applied to wood and composite decks, fences, siding and furniture. Unlike some stains and sealers that may only last 1-2 seasons, this product offers a 10 year satisfaction guarantee on decks and a 25 year satisfaction guarantee on fences and siding. How cool!

We decided to give it a shot figuring if it even lasted 1 extra season, it would be well worth the price. The siding and deck now look almost new. The cracks are gone, but the natural wood texture still shows through. We were even able to bring the old picnic table back to life! For less than $500 in materials and a couple weekends of work, we were able to completely transform our sad little shack into a welcoming weekend retreat.

We were so happy with our results that we told Scott's mom about the solid color wood stain. She and her husband had spent 2 years trying to get a good finish on the deck at their home. Everything they tried took unevenly, broke down too quickly, or just didn't look good. With 1 coat of Behr Premium Solid Color Wood Stain and a little bit of touch-up, their deck looks great and they look forward to a durable finish that will last for years.

If you have a deck, fence or siding that you are planning to stain, we encourage you to take a look at Behr Premium Solid Color Wood Stain. And don't forget ... you can save 10% on your purchase by ordering a Home Depot coupon on our website.

Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group, Vancouver, WA