05.05.2013 REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, SERVICE WE PROVIDE No Comments

Protect your new siding

It is always best to stain or seal all sides and edges of cedar before installing if possible. Even keep a brush and stain next to your saw to apply to all your cut edges. This helps in protecting your siding for the longest time possible.

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09.08.2011 BATHROOMS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX Comments Off

3 low cost bathroom remodel ideas

If you are one who does want to spend $20 or $30,000 on a bathroom remodel but would still like to have a change and update the look then here are a few quick things we can do to help. 1. The floor: Floors take a beating and for little cost can be replace with [...]

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09.08.2011 BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX, SERVICE WE PROVIDE No Comments

3 ways to avoid a home remodel that will cost you more than you signed up for.

Research credibility- Google the company, do they have a website or other social media that expresses who they are as a company? Are they personable and present themselves professionally? Search their Oregon CCB number for clean records and current licensing. Call references and read reviews if any are online. Does the general contractor have subs [...]

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30.06.2011 BATHROOMS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX No Comments

Is your shower pan leak proof? 5 popular pan methods.

Ask your contractor the method they use. There are several shower pan methods and you want to ensure yours will last and never leak. Each method can have a different look so to better understand the vocabulary of shower pans I have listed some descriptions below. Each pan has a critical criteria to provide proper [...]

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25.04.2011 ENERGY SAVING TO DO'S, KITCHENS, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX, SERVICE WE PROVIDE No Comments

Check out Milgard’s new vinyl exterior colors.

Check out Milgard’s new vinyl exterior colors for a classy custom look. All colors are available with standard white interior.

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15.02.2011 BATHROOMS, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX 1 Comment

Is there a bathroom remodel or repair in your future?

Three common things I hear that prompts a bathroom remodel: . -I AM TIRED OF THE DIRTY STAINED GROUT! -I WANT TO UPDATE THE LOOK! -WE NEED MORE SPACE! My must-do ideas when remodeling a bathroom: GRANITE COUNTERS: I start by searching for a solid slab remnant as a cost effective way to eliminate grout.  [...]

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22.01.2011 ENERGY SAVING TO DO'S, REMODELING AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REMODELING, Remodeling PDX No Comments

Is your electrical system protected?

Do you have an expensive TV? Do you have a computer with valuable info that is not on a surge protector? Don’t lose your valuable and expensive appliances or electronics to a power surge or outage. You may think you are in an area where power surges don’t happen but it can happen anywhere and [...]

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