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2008
Here is the Oregon Radon Map. Yellow is a very low "threat' of radonOrange is a medium "threat" of radonRed is a very high "threat" of radonEveryone that argues there is no threat for radon in Oregon always points to this map. The maps were originally developed by the National Geodesic society ba...
03/21/2008
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HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS: CHOOSING A HANDYMAN* Whether it's a big project such as a bathroom remodel, something small like putting up shelves, or repairs and routine maintenance, many homeowners turn to handymen to get the job done. It used to be that everyone knew "a guy down the street" who could d...
03/20/2008
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Don't Throw Money out the Window With heating and cooling costs continuing to rise, it makes sense to look at one of the leading causes of energy inefficiency in the home: windows. Installing energy-efficient windows can mean increased comfort as well as savings on utility bills in any climate.T...
03/18/2008
Owners hope to head off trouble and speed sales by hiring their own inspectors. By Frank Nelson, Special to The LA Times August 26, 2007JUDY MELLO wasn't looking forward to buying a new place to live, imagining a lengthy, complicated and perhaps stressful experience."I figured it was going to dr...
03/17/2008
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CONTROLLING ALLERGENS IN THE HOME For many people, household allergens can cause a variety of symptoms, including sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, and shortness of breath, and may be a contributing cause of asthma, especially in children. However, it is possible to minimize the effects of such a...
03/17/2008
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CARBON MONOXIDE: AVOIDANCE AND PREVENTION Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil, and propane in devices such as furnaces, water heaters, and stoves. These items are normally designed to vent the CO to the outside, but harm...
03/16/2008
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TOP 3 ROOMS TO INVEST IN Homeowners are continually exposed to the latest and greatest in remodeling and renovation trends on TV programs, in magazines, and on home improvement web sites. It seems there isn't any place in the house that's off-limits to improvement, expansion, or updating. If a ho...
03/15/2008
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BRIGHTEN UP YOUR LIVING SPACE IN WINTER The daylight is still short, the temperatures are down, and spring seems a long way away, but winter doesn't mean your home needs to feel drab for months on end. Here are some easy ideas to bring some springtime into your home and life right now.•· ...
03/15/2008
KNOW THE FACTS AND AVOID COSTLY SURPRISESWITH A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION. As a real estate professional, you invest a great deal of time, money, and energy to market your listings. Between advertising, open houses, and meeting with clients, you need to get a good return on that investment. Don...
03/14/2008
Radioactive Shock A remodeling project sparks an alarming discovery - radon Thursday, January 17, 2008 Ruth Mullen The Oregonian StaffIt was to be a simple basement remodel, salvaging an extra 350 square feet or so out of a 1927 English cottage in Northeast Portland. Homeowners Chris and Kathy B...
03/14/2008
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