Aging and disability are facts of life. If you live long enough you will end up needing modifications to your home — that is if you want to continue living in relative comfort. Face it, try as we will, there comes a time when we will not be able to enjoy the level of mobility — real accessibility — that we had when we were younger, fearless, and willing to climb stairs. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Truth be told, after seeking out energy-saving appliances with a proven return-on-investment (that comes relatively quickly), most people aren’t that focused on being green when they decide to remodel or restore a home. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Nearly half of all investigations for childhood lead poisoning in Oregon found that remodeling or repainting was the source of exposure. Common renovation and painting activities such as sanding, cutting, scraping, removal of plumbing, replacing windows and any work that disturbs painted surfaces can create and spread hazardous lead dust, which can cause lead poisoning. To protect against this risk, on April 22, 2008, EPA issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed... more

Dutch Colonial houses were built in Portland, OR from around 1900 until 1930. They can trace their stylistic roots back to the early 17th century colonial homes of New Amsterdam (New York City) and the remainder of New Netherlands (present day Long Island, Hudson River Valley, Western Connecticut, and New Jersey). All Dutch Colonial houses in Portland are by necessity Dutch Colonial Revival houses as we have no 17th century Dutch colonial heritage in Oregon. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →