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Our Rolodex ™

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 you collect and alphabetize business cards, and business contacts. It was very low-tech, but if you had a good Rolodex™, you...
A Gem in Northwest

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 lived. Hazel Hall was a nationally famous poet who lived the last years of her life in a small room in Northwest Portland....
It Was Probably The Worst Roof I Had Ever Seen

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 homeowners insurance. With conditions like this we normally would have told him that his roof was gone, let’s talk about...
Gutter and Downspout Repair and Replacement

Gutter and Downspout Repair and Replacement

They say your home is your castle–and without adequate drainage, you might just find yourself with your very own moat! Not exactly the most desirable outcome, but one that’s often inevitable when gutters and downspouts are neglected. However, with proper gutter and...