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Portland & Vancouver Homebuyer’s Guide: Red Flags When Buying a Home
Red Flags For Home Buyers When buying a home in the Portland and Vancouver area there’s a lot to think about. You need to make sure you’re moving into the right neighborhood, figure out the amount of space you need, and ensure you’re paying the right price. But do you...

Cost-Saving Reasons to Replace Your Windows
Save On Energy Bills With New Windows Many Portland and Vancouver homeowners only replace windows when they are cracked or broken. This is a mistake! Windows need to be replaced for reasons other than because “they are broken.” Chief among these? To save you money. In...

Is it Time For New Siding? 5 Questions to Ask
5 Questions to Ask Yourself If It's Time For New Siding Most homeowners don’t think about their siding that often. And why would they? Unless there’s an issue with your siding, it’s not something that requires constant attention. Unlike other parts of your home...

Choosing Paint Color For Your Home
How To Choose the Perfect House Paint Color The color of your home says a lot about you. Not only is it the first thing any visitor will notice, it’s a reflection of your personality and taste. You want to make sure you are creating a good first impression that...

Your Guide to Vancouver Home Styles
Popular Vancouver WA Home Styles Guide If you live in “the ‘Couve,” then you’ve probably noticed the wide variety of unique homes in the area. From classic Bungalows to charming Tudors, this rainy city has something for everyone. Whether you’re an architectural...

How To Winterize Your Home
Winterizing Your Home - What You Need to Know Making sure your home is ready for winter should be on the to-do list of every Portland area homeowner. Given the Pacific Northwest’s harsh winter conditions, not winterizing your home can lead to damage or at least a...

How to Identify Roofing Scams
How to Spot a Roofing Scam Roofs are built to last. Hopefully, you will not have to deal with the construction of a new Portland area roof many times in your life. But when you do, you want to make sure it gets done right. Unfortunately, everyone has heard horror...

A Comprehensive Guide to Home Styles in the Portland Area
Popular Portland Home Style Guide Portland has so many things to offer, including distinctive houses and architecture. With over 150,000 houses in the city, you can find a variety of home styles-- from Bungalows, 2-story Tudors, large Foursquares, and more. If you’re...

What is the Best Deck Material for Your New Deck?
Choosing the Best Deck Materials Here in the Pacific Northwest, it can be hard to know which deck material is the best fit for your new deck. Besides a material that will look great, you need to know it will hold up against harsh, rainy weather. The last thing you...

Answers To 8 Common Roofing Questions
Common Roofing Questions A solid roof over your head is one of the most important parts of maintaining your homes’ integrity and value. Taking care of your roof should be a top priority. With that said, if you’re coming at this subject with no previous roofing...