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Practicing COVID-19 Safety
Like our entire community and the rest of the world, our focus right now is on staying healthy and well. We fully support all efforts to stop the...
“Should Ask” Questions for Hiring a Professional
Lots of businesses have an area of their website for FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions). Instead, here are some SAQ’s (Should Ask Questions), that...
May You Live Long and Prosper
Recently someone shared with us the story of a neighbor he knew who had fallen off a ladder and suffered a broken back. The neighbor is now in a...
Gutter Cleaning FAQ’s – Key Questions Answered by Professional Gutter Cleaners
Got a question for real professional gutter cleaners? Read on for answers to some of the most common questions we receive on home gutter cleaning...
Don’t Let Moss on Your Roof Cause Another Ice Age!
According to two recent scientific reports, moss growing on pre-historic granite broke down the rock and created the first dirt, leading to climate...
The Siren Call of Gutter Covers
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...
Johan Poulsen House Windows
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...
Our Rolodex ™
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...
Declaring War on Roof Moss – Tips for Removal and Prevention
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...
Going With the Flow–Why Outlets and Downspouts Matter
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...
A Gem in Northwest
We have beautiful homes and wonderful history here in Portland. One of our favorite homes to have worked on is this one where the poet Hazel Hall...
It Was Probably The Worst Roof I Had Ever Seen
The moss was several inches thick in some places. Ken called us out to look at his cedar shake roof for cleaning, required so he could renew his...