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Portland doesn’t freeze often. But when a cold east wind blows out of the Columbia Gorge, temperatures can drop fast, and outside faucets (sometimes called outdoor spigots) are usually the [...]

Galvanized Pipe Replacement: What Portland Homeowners Should Know Short answer: If your home still has galvanized pipes, plan on a full galvanized pipe replacement. Most were installed before the [...]

A curbless shower is exactly what it sounds like: a shower without a curb, ledge, or step at the entrance. The bathroom floor continues directly into the shower area, so you can walk (or roll) [...]

Short answer: Drip your faucets when the overnight forecast drops below freezing, especially if it’s headed to 20°F or colder, or if a cold east wind is blowing. Pick the faucets on outside [...]

If your home was built or re-plumbed between about 1978 and 1995, there’s a real chance it has polybutylene pipe. It’s a gray plastic water line that was once promoted as the pipe of [...]

If you’re staring down a repipe, you’ve probably run into two names over and over: PEX and copper. Both are solid, widely used choices that show up in homes all over Portland, but [...]

What It Costs and What Actually Happens A tub to shower conversion is one of the most popular bathroom updates homeowners request, and it’s easy to see why, since a walk-in shower is easier [...]

When a Simple Disposal Swap Isn’t the Whole Story Search “garbage disposal installation” and you’ll find hundreds of videos and step-by-step guides. Most show how to swap [...]

What Is a Slab Leak and How Do Plumbers Fix It? When you own a home, you expect to handle basic household maintenance from time to time. You might fix a loose cupboard door, clean out your [...]

Switching to a tankless system is a great way to ensure you never run out of hot water during your morning shower. These modern units are highly efficient because they heat water instantly on [...]