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Building a Deck: How to Get the Best Value
Cedar decking is one of the best investments you can make in your home. According to “Remodeling Magazine,” you can recoup up to 86 percent or more of a deck’s value if you put your home on the market. Because … Continue reading
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Tagged cedar decking, deck contractor, decking materials portland
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ORA Member Spotlight: Joel Hamberg Painting, Inc.
The look of your walls and the exterior of your home are important. Therefore, it’s important that your home remodel painting contractor also be a craftsman who is knowledgeable in the latest techniques, technologies and standards. When it comes to … Continue reading
Incorporating Outdoor Lighting in Your Landscape Design
Good lighting within your home is essential, but homeowners often neglect good outdoor lighting in their landscape design. By working with a landscape contractor, you can revamp your average, underused yard, improve the safety around your home and create a … Continue reading
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Tagged landscape contractor, landscape design, outdoor lighting
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How to Keep Your Home Remodel on Budget
Budgets are a big deal when planning a home remodel, which can easily be one of the biggest investments you make in your home. It’s rare to hear of a person hating the results of a home remodel, but many … Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Flooring Options for Your Green Home Remodel
One of the best ways to cap off a green home remodel is with an eco-friendly floor. Green flooring can be made from either recycled materials or renewable resources, such as cork flooring. When planning a green home remodel, or … Continue reading
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Tagged cork flooring, green home remodel, portland flooring
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Home Remodel Trends: What is Flex Space and Why Do I Need It?
You’ve heard of flex time, flex spending and flex savings. Now there’s flex space. This latest home improvement remodeling trend helps you use a room in your home according to your changing needs. What is Flex Space?
Water Efficiency Remodel: What to Include
When planning a home remodel, it makes sense to include ways to make your home more energy and water efficient. Many homeowners hire general contractors to assist them with their green remodeling but forget that a hiring a local plumber … Continue reading
NARI Home Remodeler Certification: What it is and Why it Matters
Anyone can have an opinion about how your home should look, make some adjustments, call a contractor and charge you some big bucks. Home improvement remodeling is a big decision and investment, so it’s important to find a contractor who … Continue reading
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Tagged home improvement remodeling, home remodelers, remodeling services
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ORA Member Spotlight: Olson & Jones Construction
Everyone wants the home of their dreams, and a home remodel contractor is an integral part of the process. A good house remodel contractor understands that you deserve the best quality and service regardless of the size of the job. … Continue reading
Kitchen Remodel Trends: The Live-In Kitchen
First, there were dine-in kitchens. Now, the latest trend in kitchen renovations is making a live-in kitchen that functions as the heart of a home. Instead of hoping your friends and family don’t congregate in your kitchen, this type of … Continue reading
