Wineries to Visit Around Portland’s Backyard
The warm summer weather makes you want to get outside with a picnic and play in the great Oregon wine country. We are fortunate to have a lot of wine regions...
Finding the Best Flooring When You Have Uneven Surfaces
Whether your home is new to you or you've been in it a while and are ready to make some upgrades, there are always some surprises. And you learn what they are...
Kite Surfing In Portland Oregon
Your intrepid blogger was visiting Utah and met another Portlandian who loves kitesurfing by the Columbia river gorge. If you haven't tried this yet, I'll...
Car Camping 101 in Portland Oregon
Have you noticed the weather is getting warmer? If you love the great outdoors, it's time to pull out your camping gear and make sure it's ready for the...
Cost vs Value Portland Remodeling Statistics 2022
It's been a while since we evaluated remodeling statistics. A lot has changed since 2019. And with more people working from home, there has been a surge in...
The Benefits Of LVP Floors
Luxury Vinyl Planks (LVP) and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) are wonderfully affordable flooring options. And they’re trending hot if you look at home remodeling...
Facts and Features of the Willamette River
The Willamette River is a vital feature of our state. After all, 70% of us live in the Willamette Valley, and most of us prosper within 20 minutes of the...
The Best Places for Easter and Mother’s Day Brunch in Portland
Going out for brunch on a special day like Easter Sunday and Mother’s Day is always a treat. So you want it to be the best experience possible, right? Spring...
How The Asian Culture Has Influenced Portland
Our Portland metro area is steeped in Asian culture and history. But let’s start with something that is often confused with being of Asian influence, but...
Decorating Your House With The Pantone Color Of The Year
Do you get excited every year to see what is going to be the Pantone Color of the Year? Or do you wonder what all of the fuss is about? Usually, the Pantone...
