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If you’re reading this post, it’s likely you have a home in Portland or are thinking of buying one. Whichever the case, you’re reading the right post. Here, you’ll learn how to manage your Portland, Oregon home. But first, What Makes Portland America’s Weird City? The phrase “Keep Portland weird” is not uncommon. Well, this...

Besides energy savings and curb appeal, there many other signs that show that it is time for a front door replacement. These include security and accessibility. For most homeowners, a typical workday begins and ends in the garage. No one uses the front door as much anymore. Garage entries and side doors have become the...

Your bedroom functions as your refuge from the rest of the world. It’s your safe haven, your own personal retreat. If it doesn’t feel like one, perhaps it’s time to make some changes! And guess what? It’s not that difficult. It’s not even hard. It just takes some pointed research, creativity, and time. Start with...

You don’t want to wait until you spring a leak to find a good plumber. Unfortunately, that’s the way it often happens. Then you’re left scurrying for a qualified plumber who you feel confident can do the job. Even in those moments when you need immediate plumbing assistance, you don’t want to settle for just...

Owning a home on a mortgage can be beneficial and at the same time, threatening. This is due to the risk that you take in terms of payments and policy agreements. Once you have a home through a mortgage, it becomes your responsibility to ensure that you pay at the specified time. However, failure to...

If you’re building a new home, you want the best HVAC and central air unit possible. There are some important things that you should consider first so you can make the best of your situation, and believe it or not, some older homes don’t even have air conditioning. Does that mean you can’t benefit from...

Keeping your home in a good condition isn’t something which happens by accident. There are enormous things that a homeowner will have to do for keeping their home in good condition. The electric system of your home is a very crucial part which requires a good bit of repair and maintenance.  Therefore, if you want...

When an emergency weather situation occurs, your home requires preparation before you can safely remain inside. However, during a hurricane, tornado, or winter storm, there are other things to prepare for as well. Have a backup energy source prepared You can never know exactly when you might be left in the dark, and if you’re...

Renovation projects can be a way of upgrading our homes, particularly for landed properties that are relatively rare and older than the condominium units that dot cities today. Landed properties have the advantage of both space and ownership, and most homeowners can find a landed property contractor who can easily renovate their properties to their...

A home is where the heart is, this quote has been used so many times by the multimedia industry that it has become a little bit Cliché. Nevertheless, I still believe it to be true. A home is a place where a person can recharge and relax from the outside world. It can be a...