Is The Northwest Too Wet For Solar Energy? Think Again.
Don’t let the name fool you. Solar energy isn’t only reserved for homes and businesses in year-round sunny climates. Solar energy is for anyone with a desire to create a more sustainable, energy...
View ArticleKeep Your HVAC Happy
It’s not glamorous, it’s mostly unseen, but when it breaks down, most homeowners notice it immediately. HVAC (that stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning) is an important component of any...
View ArticleIrvington Roof Replacement
Neil Kelly recently completed a complex roof replacement in Portland’s Irvington neighborhood near Grant High School. The project involved a 3-story main house and an adjacent 3-car garage. The unusual...
View ArticleHow Many Lives Does Your Roof Have?
Your roof takes a beating. It’s the one facet of your home that’s never shielded from the elements, and yet, it endures. But just how many lives does your roof have? A roof’s life expectancy depends on...
View ArticleMake your home healthy and comfortable
How is comfort defined? Does your kitchen have enough ventilation? Are dangerous particles being filtered out of the air? Do your windows provide enough light? Like good design, you don’t have to...
View ArticleSmart Fixes For A Healthy Home
While the topic of a “healthy home” may not come up at your next dinner party, it’s something our home improvement team thinks about every day. From using sustainable, non-toxic materials, to...
View ArticleSigns It’s Time To Replace The Windows
Imagine a world without windows! Windows play important roles in a home environment – from providing breathtaking views, to letting in warm, bright sunlight, to regulating air flow. That said, Home...
View ArticleTop 5 Winter Safety Tips
As you’ve probably noticed, fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. Here in the Pacific Northwest it’s sometimes difficult to tell the difference between fall and winter, so now is...
View ArticleThe Path To Net Zero
When homeowners in the Pacific Northwest think solar, they usually think “too cloudy.” However, there are numerous solar options for homeowners—and our cloudy weather has nothing to do with it. Modern...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Home Comfortable This Winter
Do you walk around on freezing-cold floors each morning during the winter? Does your home have cold drafts or areas that are chronically difficult to heat? Is your electric bill high, even though your...
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