The Siren Call of Gutter Covers

by Action Northwest | Jul 15, 2019 | Community

Let’s face it, we live in a rain forest! We have a lot of trees in the Portland area, and we get a lot of rain. That rain needs to be moved away from your home’s foundation to prevent water intrusion in your basement or crawlspace, and protect the basic integrity of...

Johan Poulsen House Windows

by Action Northwest | Jul 15, 2019 | Community

We were recently privileged to clean the windows (including storm windows) on the lovely Johan Poulsen House! The huge tree in front of the house is a Camperdown elm, the largest and oldest in the state and estimated to be 100 years old. You’ve never heard of this...

Our Rolodex ™

by Action Northwest | Jul 15, 2019 | Community

For those of you younger than about 50, a Rolodex™ was something every business person had on his or her desk. It was a contraption that let you collect and alphabetize business cards, and business contacts. It was very low-tech, but if you had a good...

Declaring War on Roof Moss – Tips for Removal and Prevention

by Action Northwest | Jul 15, 2019 | Community

It’s a problem brought to thousands of homeowners every year. Maybe your insurance company tells you to get the roof cleaned or no renewal. Maybe you got a letter from your HOA. Maybe you are a savvy homeowner, who likes to stay on top of maintenance. Maybe you just...

Going With the Flow–Why Outlets and Downspouts Matter

by Action Northwest | Jul 15, 2019 | Community

If your gutters overflow in really heavy rains for no apparent reason, the first place to look is whether or not your outlets are too small. It may be (and probably is) that simple. So let’s talk about outlets. You may not have heard of them, but they play a key role...