How to infuse your personal style in your kitchen and bathroom design
Are you thinking about embarking on a kitchen or bathroom remodel soon? Find out how to infuse the space with your own personal style, from renowned Portland designer Jason Ball.
Remodeling jokes hit close to home
The TV was tuned to New Girl. It’s a sweet comedy with an easy formula. Three good guy friends and one loopy but irresistibly adorable girl share a cool, warehouse-like apartment. Laughter ensues. That is, until the jokes hit too close to home.
Portland firm wins COTY award
Congratulations are in order for Craftsman Design and Renovation of Portland, for their Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration CotY Award from NARI.
Dreaming of a DIY deck
I want to spend my entire deck budget on design and craftsmen, with a negligible amount spent on materials. I want to make the whole shebang from scrap: metal, concrete, and brick. I am super-duper-extra-special tired of staining and repainting a wood deck, and I know that there are plenty of materials out there just waiting to be repurposed.
Portland Renovation and Remodeling Show
The 2012 Portland Renovation and Remodeling Show is coming to the Memorial Coliseum this weekend, with exhibitors and free design consultations.
Sow your garden now
Late winter is the perfect time to prepare for a productive spring garden. Learn how to get a head start on the season with this class from Dennis’ 7 Dees.
Hammer, nails, pints & pals
Here’s an improvement in home improvement. Say you need a washer for the faucet, some penny nails for the porch, or solid hinges so the backdoor swings open when you’re welcoming friends and slams with gusto when you’re not. You can pick up all that – and a beer – at the Cannon Beach Hardware and Public House.
Good Earth Home, Garden and Living show
America’s first sustainable home and garden show returns this weekend to Eugene.
Houseplants 101
Learn how to keep houseplants happy and alive inside with this free class from Portland Nursery.
What is your “home improvement” personality type?
When it comes to home-repair projects or tackling a weekend “honey-do” list, most homeowners fall into one of four distinct personality types. Which type are you?
