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Practical advice for Portland-area homeowners: roofs and moss, dry rot, paint timing, doors, aging in place, and how to check a contractor’s licence before you hire.
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Homeowner guideAging in Place: Small Changes That Keep Parents Safe at Home
Most older parents want to stay in their own homes. A handful of small, well-placed changes can keep parents safe at home without making the house feel like a hospital.
ExteriorReplacing an Exterior Door: What to Expect, Start to Finish
A new front door changes how a house looks, sounds and feels. Here is what replacing an exterior door involves, from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Homeowner guideWhy Your Contractor's Oregon CCB License Matters
Before you hire anyone to work on your house, check their Oregon CCB license. It takes a few minutes, and it tells you more than most homeowners realize.
PaintingWhen Can You Paint a House Exterior in Portland?
The best time to paint a house exterior in Portland depends on more than a sunny day. Temperature, dew and wet siding all play a part, and so does good prep.
ExteriorDry Rot in Siding and Trim: Signs Oregon Homeowners Miss
Dry rot in siding and trim usually starts small and out of sight. Here are the spots to check, a simple screwdriver test, and what a real dry rot repair involves.
RoofingMoss on Your Roof in Portland: When to Clean, When to Replace
Moss on your roof in Portland is more than a looks problem. Here is how to tell when a careful moss roof cleaning will do, and when the roof underneath has had enough.
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