The new kid on the block Old Portland Hardware & Architectural is making friends fast with quality house parts from Portland and other parts of the country. Northwest Renovation decided to pay them a visit and ask owner Bret Hodgert a few questions. We explored the showroom, finding many one-of-a-kind architectural gems and replacement hardware. Also new to the neighborhood is Portland Vintage Plumbing, owned by Brenda Wasco. Her shop is nestled in OPH&A, selling new, vintage reproduction... more

When you own a vintage home, you know what you love about it. It’s the ornate woodwork, ornamental trim, pocket doors, moldings, high ceilings, and vintage fixtures. You also know what you don’t love about it: those small closets, creaky pipes, and poor insulation. But those are mere annoyances, and, like the character quirks of your favorite elderly aunt, they only endear the house to you more. When it comes time to sell your vintage home, however, other factors apply. Buyers... more