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How to Protect Your Portland Home From Heavy Rain

Here in the Portland area, it’s easy to get used to what many Oregonians call the “Portland mist” — light drizzle that doesn’t let up. Unfortunately, we also get at least a few heavy rainstorms a year. Remember that storm in October 2016? There was a typhoon in Manzanita, power outages throughout Oregon and Washington, …

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Reputable Roofer in Portland

How to Choose a Reputable Portland Area Roofer

Your home is likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life. Maintaining your Portland area home, and maximizing the return on your investment, isn’t always easy. We’ve written before about why working on your own roof isn’t the best choice for most homeowners. So if you’re not going to be inspecting, maintaining, and …

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Working on Your Own Roof

6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Complete Your Own Roofing Project

Summer in Portland is a really wonderful time of year. The rain is gone (finally!), the sun is out, and the days just keep getting longer. Summer’s a great time to start (or finish) a DIY roofing project at home. You might be thinking about planting a garden, upgrading your outdoor furniture, creating a play …

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