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Phone: 503-310-9844 (Portland Metro)
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By: John Riha for HouseLogic.com Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property. “It’s the little things that tend to trip up people,” says Frank Lesh, former president of the American Society of Home Inspectors and owner of Home Sweet Home Inspection Co. in Chicago. “Some cracked caulk around the windows, [...]
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Article by Courtney Craig HouseLogic.com If you do just one thing to “live green” and care for the environment, chances are it’s recycling. About three-quarters of people in the U.S. recycle, and the EPA says that recycling “generates a host of financial, environmental, and social returns.” What a lot of folks don’t know, however, is that it [...]
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Article by Laura Fisher Kaiser HouseLogic.com A power-assisted roof vent gives your attic air flow a boost, reducing moisture buildup and possibly lowering energy costs. Power up your attic ventilation Power-assisted roof vents work even in still air and ensure vigorous ventilation. They relieve heat buildup in the attic, where temperatures can reach 150 degrees [...]
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Article by Nicolette Toussaint Published May 2, 2011 HouseLogic.com I used to hang an extra woolly robe in my bathroom because my post-shower route took me past a window so drafty it made me wonder about the etymology of “window.” Turns out it comes from the Anglo-Saxon “vindr” and “auga,” which translates as “wind eye.” [...]
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Common issues with lead-based paint; metal fasteners for pressure treated decks; carpet staining caused by air infiltration; and mud-jacking for patios and walks are addressed this month. Q. You always hear talk of lead poisoning concerns associated with children eating chips of lead-containing paint, but are there any other ways that lead-based paint can be [...]
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The cold weather and storms of the winter season can wreak havoc on the exterior of a home and the surrounding property. Sometimes it isn’t that there is significant damage, but simply the fact that it may have been several months since you last paid attention to or attempted any outdoor maintenance. Now is the [...]
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