Save Money! With the Help of Do-It-Yourself Heating. Yes, you can install your own system: Thousands of self-proclaimed “do-it-yourselfers” have successfully upgraded their home heating and air-conditioning systems with help from Do-It-Yourself Heating, a local retail business known for its personal service, quality workmanship, custom made products, and expert advice. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

My dream home appeared in the form of a beautifully restored 1923 Craftsman Bungalow in Northeast Portland. The modern upgrades in the kitchen and bathrooms were a bonus, but it was the wide eaves, the square column porch, the built-in cabinetry, and the leaded glass windows that drew me in and sealed the deal. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

As much as we want our painted surface to last forever, paint does crack, flake, peel, and blister. Flexibility Water-based or latex paints that are made with 100 percent acrylic resin (not a vinyl or vinyl-acrylic blend) have the greatest “elasticity”: The flexibility to expand and contract with surface and temperature changes. Latex paint also “breathes.” This allows moisture to escape through the latex paint. Oil-based paint forms a moisture resistant film with little flexibility that... more

You’ve chosen the lighting theme for your home – recessed and pendant lights in the kitchen, track lights in the living room, a vintage chandelier adorning the entryway, and an artful blend of wall sconces, table, and standing lamps adding character to every room. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reveal just how hazardous electricity can be to your health and household. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

When you walk down a paint aisle and see gallon paint cans holding less than one gallon of paint, the cans are paint base, short-filled to leave room for adding colorants, or tints. By coloring paint at the time of purchase, customers can buy an endless range of colors without the store having to stock them all. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Whether or not to change out the breaker box is a question many homeowners have faced. Age, period built, brand, maintenance, environment, and cost are just some of the factors to consider when making this decision. There are a few options for any upgrade, but it really comes down to the needs of the individual breaker box. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Siding. Whether it’s wood, stucco, or stone, the cover of your house is akin to a beautifully wrapped gift, looking good on the outside while protecting what’s inside from damage. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →