Preparing Your Home for Winter

Winter is coming! The temperature has dropped, the holidays are about to begin, and the weather is awfully blustery. Officially, winter doesn't begin until December 21st, so here are some tips to help you prepare for that freezing weather: Get your chimney cleaned....

6 Materials to Consider When Getting a New Roof

If you need a new roof, it's important to decide what types of materials to use. Here are six great materials to consider when putting on your new roof: #1. Metal Roofing. We have discussed this type of roofing in previous articles, but there's a reason why this is...

Four Reasons You Need a New Roof

Needing a new roof can be tough, but there are times when a simple repair won't do the trick. Here are five reasons a home may need a new roof: 1. Sagging sections in your roof. When one part of your roof dips below the rest of the roof, it indicated there may be...

How to Monitor Your Roof’s Health

This is the time of year that we typically start to worry about waterproofing our homes, here in the Pacific NorthWest. Leaves and rain are coming down - and it's important to be sure you have a healthy, leak-free roof before winter time. That said, how do you...

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

It's fall! It's the time of year when leaves fall, rain starts up again, and the temperature drops. While it's beautiful, it's also a time to make some changes around your home. Here is a fall checklist which any homeowner can use to make their home a more...

Getting your Home Ready for Fall

It's not yet Fall, and already the weather is turning. Maples have begun to shed their leaves, there have been rain and thunder storms, and Portland has become a cooler place. With the Summer waning, what should you do to prepare your home for the cooler months...