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  • Spring is in the air

    Spring is in the Air!

     

    It’s time again for spring cleaning so let’s talk clean air!

     

    Most of us don’t even think twice about our furnace, chimney, air ducts, carpets, etc. But for the millions of people who have allergies, asthma or other chronic breathing conditions, taking good care of the air around you is very important, not only for your family, but for visiting friends and relatives.

     

    Getting your furnace updated, ducts cleaned and chimney swept will also help keep your house cleaner and more appealing to buyers (if you are intending on selling, of course) Knowing the house has been well maintained is a big deal to a lot of potential buyers and they will be happy to see proof and documentation of just that.

     

    Leading HVAC specialists recommend these maintenance steps for better efficiency and cleanliness:

    Change your filter at least once a year, twice is better.

    Have your ducts cleaned and inspected once a year.

     

    ** Educate yourself about duct cleaning by contacting some providers and asking them for information.

     

    Did you know that the government gives breaks for energy efficiency? This actually isn’t breaking news, it’s been going on for a decade, but it’s worth your while to do your homework and find out what kind of tax breaks you can get for various updates in your home. Maybe take some of the tax return money you received this year and put it into something that will give you a break next year.

     

    Carpeting? Do you think it’s time to upgrade to hardwood floors? Everyone is doing it. Hardwoods are cleaner and much more sanitary than carpet. For allergy prone individuals, hardwoods are the way to go. Today there are many options in any price range.

     

    Got pets? Do you know fleas hibernate? Even in the winter, they are there, even though you may not see them. Spring is a good time to bomb the house and the yard for a fresh start to the warm weather season. Also, maybe it’s time to get the couches cleaned and dander free!

     

    Cleaning out the chimney. Do this every spring to prevent house fires and creosote build up in your chimney. Most companies charge a fairly minimal fee so save yourself the hassle and call a professional.

     

     

     

  • Taming the Backyard Jungle! PDX Renovations LLC

    Taming the Backyard Jungle! PDX Renovations LLC

    Taming the Backyard Jungle

    Taming the Backyard Jungle!

    It’s nearly May, kids are almost done with school and it’s time to get your summer on But your backyard looks like a jungle. What do you do? Where do you start?

    You didn’t get a head start on the madness until it was too late and now everything is abundantly growing.

    What you’d rather be doing is relaxing in the hammock drinking a cold beverage, but before that can happen, the weeds need to be gone and the lawn needs to be lush and green.

    We suggest taking it one step at a time. If you stand back and look at the entire disaster, it will overwhelm you and make you fear the yard. Don’t fear and don’t fret.

    There are outrageously expensive companies that will come tame the jungle for you or you can take it on yourself. We suggest the latter.

    A great way is to make a list, or even a sketch of the backyard and then look at it in sections. You can even rope off a portion of the overgrowth and tackle that for an hour or two each day or just pick one small area and say “This weekend, You’re doing down!” And just stick to that one part.

    It will keep you from being overwhelmed with the jungle outback and will give you a small project to work on in your spare time, rather than a huge headache.

    Weed-shield is also very effective. Once you’ve worked hard and gotten rid of every last weed, think ahead and if you never want to do this again, put down a barrier and then cover with bark or gravel or even decorative rock. (If you do this, seek out gravel yards instead of paying a fortune for bags at a hardware or garden store)

    If you know anything about the Pacific Northwest, you know that Moss can also be a problem. Especially in those areas where the sun just doesn’t shine.

    There are a variety of very good moss fighters out there as well as other weed killers like Noxal and Casoron to take on areas where you don’t want anything growing ever again… so take a look around, do some measuring and get to Lowes or Home depot for your yard needs sooner than later so you can enjoy the sunshine in your newly manicured yard.

  • Air Quality in your home | Call Us Today Here At PDX Renovations LLC

    Air Quality in your home

    Air Quality in your home. Spring is in the Air! It’s time again for spring cleaning so let’s talk clean air! How is the air quality in your home?

     

    Most of us don’t even think twice about our furnace, chimney, air ducts, carpets, etc. But for the millions of people who have allergies, asthma, or other chronic breathing conditions, taking good care of the air around you is very important, not only for your family but for visiting friends and relatives. The Air quality in your home may have a huge factor in your health.

     

    Getting your furnace updated, ducts cleaned and chimney swept will also help keep your house cleaner and more appealing to buyers (if you are intending on selling, of course) Knowing the house has been well maintained is a big deal to a lot of potential buyers and they will be happy to see proof and documentation of just that.

     

    Leading HVAC specialists recommend these maintenance steps for better efficiency and cleanliness:

    • Change your filter at least once a year, twice is better.
    • Have your ducts cleaned and inspected once a year.

     

    ** Educate yourself about duct cleaning by contacting some providers and asking them for information.

     

    Did you know that the government gives breaks for energy efficiency? This actually isn’t breaking news, it’s been going on for a decade, but it’s worth your while to do your homework and find out what kind of tax breaks you can get for various updates in your home.

    Maybe take some of the tax return money you received this year and put it into something that will give you a break next year.

     

    Carpeting? Do you think it’s time to upgrade to hardwood floors? Everyone is doing it. Hardwoods are cleaner and much more sanitary than carpets. For allergy-prone individuals, hardwoods are the way to go. Today there are many options in any price range.

     

    Got pets? Do you know fleas hibernate? Even in the winter, they are there, even though you may not see them. Spring is a good time to bomb the house and the yard for a fresh start to the warm weather season. Also, maybe it’s time to get the couches cleaned and dander-free!

     

    Cleaning out the chimney. Do this every spring to prevent house fires and creosote build-up in your chimney. Most companies charge a fairly minimal fee so save yourself the hassle and call a professional.