NORTHWEST
RENOVATION
magazine
The Resource
for Home Owners and Remodelers
From home improvement
basics to large-scale remodeling Northwest Renovation is a
comprehensive source of information for home owners, landlords, and
trade professionals. A free, bi-monthly publication, its feature articles
and pictorial how-tos highlighting local products and services inspire
and educate both the home owner and professional. Emphasis is on new
and proven products as they apply to the unique needs of Portland-metro
area homes and apartments.
Feature Articles
From dormers to refinancing and everything in between, editorial focus
keeps the remodeling consumer in mind. The Portland area's unique
weather challenges, diverse lifestyles, singular architecture, and
demographics present an ever-varied lineup of topics.
Step-by-Step
How-Tos
From a sash cord replacement to constructing stairs, this section
will present in a pictorial format the steps needed to complete the
job. It includes skill level, tools and materials, permits, codes,
price range, and where to purchase.
Archives
For
a complete listing of past issues go to our Archives page. You will find links to all articles.
The following
is a partial list of editorial and topic areas that are particular
interest to NW homeowners and remodelers:
Additions,
Architectural features, Associations, Attic heat removal, Bathrooms,
Bids - How to get realistic ones, Codes, Converting attics, Converting
basements, Dormers - adding and expanding, Equipment rental, Electrical,
Featured remodeler, Furnishings, Garage conversion, Gutters and
rain removal, Hiring a handyman, Heating and air-conditioning ,
Historic homes , Infill ups and downs, Insulation and insulting,
Kitchens, Landscaping, Lath and plaster removal, Lighting - indoor/outdoor,
Mold, Moss, and Dry Rot, Mortgages, New products with a period look,
Northwest housing styles, Northwest paint/period colors, Northwest
woods, Paint removal; all surfaces, Permits, Porches, Recycling
centers, Refinancing, Restoration to period, Roofs, Schools and
classes, Siding, The Rebuilding Center, Tracking a remodel job,
Waste removal, When to hire a pro, Window rebuild, Wood restoration
interior and exterior.
Below is a partial
list of subjects covered by our pictorial How-Tos:
Doors;
Repairing, stripping, installing, new products, vintage hardware.
Electrical; Repairing, upgrading, new products.
Floors; Repairing, restoring, finishes.
Heating; Repairing, maintaining, installing, incentive programs.
Molding; Repairing, stripping, adding, new products.
Plumbing; Repairing, installing, new products.
Stairs; Repairing, restoring, stripping, installing.
Tile; Repairing, installing, product types.
Walls AND Ceilings; Repairing, restoring, painting
& finishing tips, new products.
Windows; Rebuilding, stripping, adding, new products, weatherizing,
types, lead paint removal.
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