Buildings have power. As a kid, I believed they set the stage for all human thought and behavior. The fab ‘50s ranch house I grew up in, with its light blond wood cabinetry and boomerang pattern kitchen counters, seemed the perfect backdrop for my casual, noisy, thoroughly modern family life. But then I’d go off … Read more
Each year, Mike Landfair and his wife Bev sit down on their wedding anniversary and write down goals for the next few years. This year marks 19 years, and Mike will propose remodeling their two bathrooms. Here are his picks for local suppliers and designers.
Maggie Stuckey, author of The Bountiful Container, shares tips on reusing household items in the garden, rather than throwing them away.
Architectural Historian Jack Bookwalter discusses the evolution of Colonial Revival-style homes in Portland.
Join Melissa Richmond at various Multnomah County library locations throughout August for a free seed saving workshop.
The Southeast Portland Tool Library is celebrating their one year anniversary Saturday, July 30 with a big bash.
There’s no reason to wait for the water to turn stiff before making your home more energy efficient.Neil Kelly is part of an innovative program to help homeowners pursue energy retrofits for their home. The Energize SE Portland Project is a collaborative effort between Neil Kelly Home Performance and Umpqua Bank with the help of Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives.
This weekend marks the 2nd annual Ecopalooza solar powered benefit concert in downtown Portland.
The Oregon Berry Festival will be held July 22 and 23 at the Ecotrust Building in Portland. Head down to sample delicious berries from Oregon’s bounty.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) launched a competition to design a dreamy house for Babs. A jury selected five finalists and the public has until August 1, 2011 to vote for the winner.
