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Remodeling a bathroom can make your Portland home more attractive to potential buyers and boost your home value. It can also improve the look and feel of the bathroom itself while adding [...]

ADUs, or Accessory Dwelling Units, are becoming increasingly popular in Portland partly because the city’s relative high cost of living makes transplanting difficult for many to afford. As [...]

Did you know that your water heater plays a huge role in your home energy costs? A quality water heater is not just because you need hot water in your home, but because it can be a real drain on [...]

Backflow Tests Prevent Sprinkler System Mishaps Spring is the time to make sure your irrigation system weathered Portland’s winter. Summer is fast approaching, and before the rush is on, [...]

Storage water heaters contain an unsung hero: the anode rod. The anode rod sacrifices itself, taking on corrosion that would otherwise damage a water heater’s steel tank.

A clogged drain, low water pressure or leaky pipe can wreak havoc with a family’s schedule. They get in the way of showers, grooming, food prep, dish washing and laundry. You can prevent many of [...]

A new kitchen tops the wish list of many homeowners. Up-to-date fixtures, gleaming appliances and color-coordinated counters and backsplashes make spending time in the kitchen a pleasure. A [...]

Is your outdoor plumbing ready for winter? There's about a 50 percent probability that Portland will have its first frost by November 15, according to the Farmer's Almanac. There's still time to [...]

Are you a confident do-it-yourself person? Many people tackle home repair jobs without batting an eye. For them, fixing a leaking faucet or installing a toilet are all in a weekend’s to-do list. [...]

How does lead get into drinking water? Lead leaches into water from corroded pipes and fixtures. The Portland Water Bureau adjusts the pH of water to make it less corrosive. However, the area’s [...]