Underground Oil Tanks in Portland: Hidden Costs
Once a common form of heating in Portland, oil fueled furnaces have become largely replaced by gas and electricity as a primary source of heat. Oil furnaces required large amounts of oil to continue [...]
Sticky Sliding Door Maintenance
Is your sliding door sticking, grinding, or generally difficult to open? This issue can often be resolved with relatively simple maintenance that homeowners can perform themselves. Sliding doors need to be maintained in order [...]
Manufacturers Installation Instructions and Local / National Building Codes
Manufacturers Installation Instructions and Local / National Building Codes Residential building codes are a set of regulations and standards that dictate the design, construction, and maintenance of residential buildings to ensure the safety, health, [...]
Automatic Gas Shut Off Valves
Installing an automatic gas shut off valve is a wise decision that can help keep you and your family safe in case of a gas leak. There are two main types of automatic gas [...]
Downspouts Terminating too Close to the Home
A common issue that we find, particularly in older homes, is downspouts that terminate next to a home’s foundation. When a home’s roof structure has a gutter system installed, the downspouts, which are integrated [...]
How to Seal Holes in the Garage Firewall
An attached garage is a great place to keep your car warm and out of the weather. It is also a convenient place to store your belongings, work on small projects, or set up [...]