As the holiday season approaches, many people are busy decking the halls and getting ready for Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. But while you’re busy shopping for gifts and decorating your home, don’t forget to take steps to keep yourself and your...
There are a lot of wood floors in Portlandia. Approximately one-third of the number of homes in Portland were built prior to 1940. Over the years, owners have updated and added to these original homes. Many people enjoy the look and feel of the old wood, while others...
Camping season is over, and winter is almost here. We may get a lot of rain, and sometimes ice and snow, but thankfully we don’t have to do anything crazy like put up storm windows or prepare the snowblower like in the other Portland. Our weather gets pretty...
The arrival of autumn offers a full calendar with culture, wine and holiday events. Now is the best time to get out and play. December is usually the coldest and rainiest month. Fall events allow us to dress in nice warm sweaters and sip hot apple cider and appreciate...
Bamboo hardwood flooring has been used for centuries as a green and easy-to-maintain flooring option. The process has been refined over the years. It’s crafted from the stalks of the bamboo plant in multiple ways to produce a variety of finishes. Because bamboo...
Do you love going to a farmers market on the weekend? It’s fun to see what’s fresh and in season. And often there will be food trucks there as well for takeout. You probably will have worked up an appetite walking the stalls. But did you know that there are...
Carpeting has evolved from wall-to-wall carpeting in every room of your home. There are many new carpet materials that are very eco-friendly. Carpet is great for rooms where the family hangs out, like a tv room where people are done on the floor a lot. It’s also...
Let’s be honest. We get a lot of rain here in the Pacific Northwest. Some natural hardwood flooring is better suited to a moist environment but other hardwoods are prone to moisture damage. There are many types of wood flooring. You can get natural wood,...
In 1969, the American beaver became the official animal of our state. The beaver is a peaceful creature, with their dams increasing biodiversity and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. As we know, in our city, wildlife is plentiful in Portland. Not all creatures are...
