Resources
Irresistible Architectural Art
If you are looking to match hardware in a period home or looking for that unique something to add a provocative twist to your project, these places will be very tempting. Let your imagination go to work.
Brown Lumber Services
Want your lumber yard dollars to stay in the local economy? Talk to Stewart or Daniel at Brown Lumber. Smaller inventory than big box stores, but they can get most anything you need in a day or two. Don’t let your Oregon income escape to Texas and North Carolina.
www.brownlumberservice.com
Consolidated Supply
A Northwest plumbing supply company headquartered in Tigard. Staff in the Fixture Galley showroom are well experienced professionals with an enthusiasm to find exactly what fits your needs. Great customer service and attention to all the important details.
www.consolidatedsupply.com
Portland Millwork
When you need windows and doors Portland Millwork is who you should be talking to. Their quality of product, craftsmanship and customer service permeates the whole company. They can supply your needs from the efficiency of vinyl windows to the most custom application of windows and doors. And the Portland Millwork crew has a depth of expertise second to none. If you want a truly gratifying professional experience, this is the place to be when you start your project.
www.portlandmillwork.com
Paint
The myth that painting is a no-brainer is just that . . . a myth. You have to have the right tools, the right products, and the right application techniques for a durable paint job. Even seasoned builders need expert painting advice. That’s what you’ll find at these paint stores.
Powell Paint Center
Kaleidescope Paint
Remodeling Magazine
has created the Cost vs. Value reports for years. The report exhibits the average costs of remodeling against the resale value. Â Background and report analysis are available here. For Portland specific information, click here.
Energy Trust of Oregon
The Energy Trust of Oregon offers tools to evaluate your home’s energy performance, cash incentives for home improvement, and valuable product information.
www.energytrust.org/residential
EPA
The EPA on April 22, 2010, instituted the requirements for Renovation, Repair and Painting on homes built prior to 1978. The link connects to the brochure that orients homeowners to the new law, and its impact on a remodeling project and the contractor.
The Green Home Remodeling Guide
Includes many ways to integrate green ideas into your remodel. Whatever your budget or personal preferences, you can meet your goals while minimizing your impact on the environment. The guide is loaded with expert tips and how-to information about:
• Saving energy and water
• Using renewable energy
• Protecting rainwater and streams from pollution
• Recycling and reusing construction materials
• Selecting low-impact materials
• Reducing indoor pollutants, including mold and toxic chemicals
• Durability and long life • Reducing maintenance