--- title: Holt Homes Blog | Homeowner Resources description: Homeowner Resources | Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics. Read up on our regular updates on all things Holt, such as homeowner tips and tricks, community spotlights, and fun events around the area. --- [![Holt-Homes-Logo-2x](https://insights.holthomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png?width=227&height=24&name=Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png "Holt-Homes-Logo-2x")](https://holthomes.com) [![Holt-Homes-Logo-2x](https://insights.holthomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png?width=227&height=24&name=Holt-Homes-Logo-2x.png "Holt-Homes-Logo-2x")](https://holthomes.com) Menu - [AVAILABLE HOMES](https://holthomes.com/move-in-ready-overview/) - [WA COMMUNITIES](https://holthomes.com/new-home-communities-washington/) - [OR COMMUNITIES](https://holthomes.com/new-home-communities-oregon/) - [FLOOR PLANS](https://holthomes.com/floorplans) - [ABOUT US](https://holthomes.com/our-story/) - [CONTACT US](https://holthomes.com/contact-us/) # Holt Homes Blog ## Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics [Guide](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/guide) [Home Maintenance](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/home-maintenance) [Homeowner Resources](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/homeowner-resources) [Buying a new home](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/buying-a-new-home) [appliances](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/appliances) Mar 17. 2025 ## [Landscaping Maintenance and Care](https://insights.holthomes.com/landscaping-maintenance-and-care) A+ Guidance on Grading and Lawn Care Keeping a pristine yard throughout the year can be challenging, especially in the Pacific Northwest, but it’s not impossible! One of the perks of owning a Holt Home is that your landscaping has been thoughtfully planned out and equipped with nutrient-rich soil, irrigation, drainage systems, and overall aesthetic for your front yard — giving you a head start at maintenance mastery! For your backyard, this ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/landscaping-maintenance-and-care) [Homeowner Resources](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/homeowner-resources) Oct 02. 2024 ## [New Neighborhood, New School: Tips For an Easy Transition](https://insights.holthomes.com/new-neighborhood-new-school-tips-for-an-easy-transition) Settling into a New Neighborhood and School Change is constant, and it sure can be hard sometimes! If this was the summer you made a big move into your new Holt Home, you’ve already done your fair share of adapting. Meeting the neighbors, finding your new favorite coffee shop, and plotting the quickest routes to the grocery store, gym and your job are just some of the pivots you’ve made. You might have loved this experience, or loathed it, but ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/new-neighborhood-new-school-tips-for-an-easy-transition) [Homeowner Resources](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/homeowner-resources) Jul 11. 2024 ## [How to Prepare Children for a Move](https://insights.holthomes.com/how-to-prepare-children-for-a-move) FROM MAKING THE DECISION TO BUY A NEW HOME TO ORGANIZING THE FINAL UNPACKING - DISCOVER EFFECTIVE WAYS TO PREP YOUR CHILDREN FOR A MOVE. Moving to a new home is a balancing act of excitement and challenges, especially for children. We know that your best experience comes from them having their best possible move. Making the transition fun for children doesn’t have to be a dreaded battle. We’ve put together these tips to cover everything from how ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/how-to-prepare-children-for-a-move) [Homeowner Resources](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/homeowner-resources) Jun 25. 2024 ## [An Easy Guide for Building the Perfect Backyard for Your Next BBQ](https://insights.holthomes.com/an-easy-guide-for-building-the-perfect-backyard-for-your-next-bbq) Make your next backyard gathering a breeze with this guide. The return of outside dining season is upon us with sunny days and longer evenings inviting you to enjoy your patio. Food just seems to taste better outside, and nothing beats sharing your culinary creations with guests in the relaxing atmosphere of your own backyard. When buying a new home, the outside space can play as important a role as what’s inside. So it’s no surprise that buyers ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/an-easy-guide-for-building-the-perfect-backyard-for-your-next-bbq) [Homeowner Resources](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/homeowner-resources) May 04. 2024 ## [The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Extra Space into a Home Gym](https://insights.holthomes.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-turning-extra-space-into-a-home-gym) Celebrating Health and Wellness in Your New Home Today is National Fitness Day! Let's dive into why we're celebrating fitness—the benefits are endless. According to the CDC, getting into a fitness routine can do wonders for your overall health. We're talking about boosting your mental and emotional well-being, lowering the risk of diseases, and even making your bones and muscles stronger. Plus, you get that post-workout glow! But hey, we get it. ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-turning-extra-space-into-a-home-gym) [Homeowner Resources](https://insights.holthomes.com/topic/homeowner-resources) May 01. 2024 ## [7 Essential Tips for Starting a Thriving Backyard Garden This Season](https://insights.holthomes.com/7-essential-tips-for-starting-a-thriving-backyard-garden-this-season) How to Start a Garden in Your Backyard & Patio If fall and winter beckon you to enjoy plenty of cozy nesting indoors, then spring and summer beg you to get outside and make the most of your backyard or patio. Have you started your garden yet? Now’s the time to get those hands in the dirt! But before you start digging, spend even a penny at the nursery, or put any plants in the ground consider these tips to make sure you enjoy a bountiful ... author: [Holt Homes](https://insights.holthomes.com/author/diana-lal) [Read More](https://insights.holthomes.com/7-essential-tips-for-starting-a-thriving-backyard-garden-this-season) - 1 - [2](https://insights.holthomes.com/tag/homeowner-resources/page/2) - [3](https://insights.holthomes.com/tag/homeowner-resources/page/3) - ... - [4](https://insights.holthomes.com/tag/homeowner-resources/page/4) ### Subscribe to our blog Stay up-to-date on trends and new home building topics. ### Popular posts 16. May 2025 #### [Things to Do in Bonney La...](https://insights.holthomes.com/things-to-do-in-bonney-lake-washington) 23. July 2025 #### [What to Know About HOAs i...](https://insights.holthomes.com/what-to-know-about-hoas-in-new-construction) 28. 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