Gardens of Eatin’

portlandiaLearn how to grow your own veggies from seeds, resulting in the most delicious, freshest produce possible, with this class at the Multnomah County Central Library.

A good light is hard to find

lighting-5Why is it so hard to find a good light fixture? When I’m on the hunt for something cool to illuminate my space, I see a lot of lights that are what a friend used to call the “golden boob” light.

Dreaming of fantasy homes

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Everyone needs a little fantasy in life. Mine is looking at impossible homes, the sorts of structures that look as if someone decided to materialize one of those architectural dreams from Inception.

Remodeling jokes hit close to home

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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

1916craftsman-lpCongratulations 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.

WILLCO

WILLCOProfessional Performance, Professional Results

There are countless interior and exterior remodeling projects to complete and small changes to make on any home. New additions, dormers, kitchen remodels, historic home renovations… the list never stops. No matter what your list looks like, you can feel confident to write the name WILLCO at the top of it.

Portland Renovation and Remodeling Show

renoshowThe 2012 Portland Renovation and Remodeling Show is coming to the Memorial Coliseum this weekend, with exhibitors and free design consultations.

Sow your garden now

dennis 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.