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2008 

  FURNACE EFFICIENCY, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE     SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCYHome heating can represent half of a typical home's winter utility expenses. Efficient operation can mean lower energy bills and a more comfortable home. For example, programmable thermostats can be used to automatic...
10/27/2008
  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...
10/24/2008
  Introducing Foundation Inspections for Manufactured Homes from Pillar To Post® and Hayman Residential Engineering Services If you've ever been involved in securing an FHA backed loan on a manufactured home, you know what a hassle it can be to get the engineer's certification on the foundation ...
10/23/2008
  Sizing up Your Structure: First Year Home Warranty Inspections   You've been in your new home now for all four of the seasons; you may have learned about a leak in the basement during the winter or a sticky window during the spring, but what other issues might you have missed? New homes are of...
10/21/2008
  Whether you are making an addition to your home or remodeling your bathroom cabinets, eco-friendly choices can help you conserve resources and reduce your impact on the environment. As the demand for green building materials grows, major manufactures are expanding their affordable sustainable ...
10/20/2008
What's all the fuss about RADON?    Really, is radon a legitimate concern in our part of the county?  I thought we were out of the "hot" zone. You know, the Midwest.  Are some unscrupulous sorts playing on our ignorance and fear to drum up business doing unnecessary testing and mitigation of our ...
10/13/2008
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Serving all of the Portland Metro and outlying areas for over 13 years. We serve buyers and sellers ranging from first time homebuyers, to captains of industry.