The Portland housing market has been going crazy for the past decade or two, and there are no signs of it slowing down for very long. Many of our clients are concerned with the value of their homes and what they can do to get top dollar when it comes time to sell. And when…
With today’s uncertain housing market, you want to make sure you’re making the right decisions when it comes to your home. Do you want to make improvements that increase the value of your home, or are you remodeling to make your home more comfortable? In most cases, renovations can accomplish both, especially on the interior…
Is the look of the siding on your home making you seriously think about moving? Beyond the aesthetic issues, if there is widespread damage to the siding, you definitely need to look at getting it replaced. With so many different types of siding, though, it can be hard to figure out which is right for…
When homeowners take on a massive home improvement project such as siding replacement, they’re naturally concerned about the quality of the material. Researching this topic often leads to the famous (or perhaps infamous) Louisiana-Pacific siding recall. Or, as many refer to it, the LP siding recall fiasco. Here’s the low-down on what LP itself calls…
Your yard is gorgeous, your pool is sparkling, and your family is happy. However, to you it seems that something might be missing from the perfect family picture in the back yard. You think about it for a bit, and realize that the thing that would complete your perfect picture is a deck. You decide…
Installing a new deck into your home can be one of the most monumental exterior renovation tasks that your residential property will ever see. Building and installing decks can be one of the most time sensitive and complicated tasks that you will ever come across – especially if you are not a weekend warrior that typically tackles…
The beginning of autumn and winter is usually the time when people think about heating and the bills that come as a result of that. However, it’s a good time to implement leak protection measures at any time of year to get the most out of your heating and cooling. The way in which we…
Have you noticed that your windows are a little worse for wear? Then it is time that you inquire about window replacement for your home. There are many different reasons why you would want to replace your windows (other than the obvious reason being that they look worn an old), and each one of the reasons is…