The new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16, 2022, is set to positively impact Americans in a number of ways, and ultimately, …
It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day living without giving much thought to energy usage in your home. But a little foresight, planning, and monitoring will go a long …
With summer here, thoughts turn to the outdoors here in the Pacific Northwest. Gardening and landscaping become priorities for homeowners, and increased water usage is inevitable. Whether you have an …
Mold growth in homes is a common occurrence in Portland with our long, damp annual periods. Mold spores—the microscopic cells that reproduce and cause mold to spread—can be insidious, creeping …
We recently wrote an article about how to control moisture in your home, and as we said, one of the key focuses in your home to prevent moisture is proper …
Controlling moisture in your home is essential to your budget and your health. In Portland, this can be a challenge considering all the rain we get. Three-quarters of the year …
Portland is described as having a Mediterranean climate due to its close proximity to both the ocean and the mountains. However, we don’t see the warm weather found in other …
Since the Home Energy Score (HES) became a legal requirement for most Portland, Hillsboro, and Milwaukie home owners wanting to put their homes on the market, concerns about a score …
Before you commit to a professional home energy assessment to learn your home’s energy score, you might want to consider taking the DIY route. Now you can’t perform your own …
Since January 1, 2018, all residents who wish to publicly list their homes for sale in Portland are legally required to get and disclose a Home Energy Score Report (HESR) …
