May
25
As with almost everything, the technology used to heat homes and buildings evolves constantly. More efficient or environmentally-friendly methods of heating replace outdated methods that don’t meet the new standards. Unfortunately, adoption is not always universal. Older homes and buildings can be slow to make the switch. In Portland,...
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May
11
What Are the Symptoms of Black Mold Exposure? Black mold exposure is a hazard that many people have heard about, but few know how to prevent. All that most people know is the name makes it sound scary and toxic — something they never want to deal with....
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Apr
29
Lowering your electricity bill doesn’t have to be difficult. These tips can help you conserve energy as well as cut costs. Schedule a Home Energy Assessment Home energy assessments provide the opportunity to understand how much energy is used by your home, as well as how this energy is being...
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Apr
17
What Are Heating Oil Tanks & Why Are They An Issue? An estimated 100,000 properties in Oregon contain heating oil tanks, according to Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in an article published by KATU News. Heating oil tanks, which hold oil used to heat homes or buildings,...
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Mar
31
Fuel blending is a process that involves the mixture of hazardous materials/waste and commercial fuel to meet the specifications needed for incineration, cement kiln, or an industrial furnace. Fuel blending utilizes another approach to environmental sustainability through alternative fuel methods. Specific organizations can blend a mixture of hazardous liquids, waste,...
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Mar
20
What is Hazardous Waste? Household hazardous waste can be categorized in four ways: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. Defined by the EPA as leftover household products that can catch fire, react, corrode or explode, homeowners are encouraged to store these products in safe spaces properly. Since most people are...
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Mar
14
What is Water Intrusion? Water intrusion is the unwelcome presence of water leaking into the home. It is usually caused by rain water. Typically, water intrusion in your home is a result of structural damage, poor installation of building materials, degrading materials, or defective building materials. What Problems...
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Mar
10
Chances are if you’re reading this, you either live in a rural area or an area that gets heavy rainfall throughout the year. If you answered yes to either of those, you’re probably already a little familiar with both drywells and septic tanks. There is some confusion about what differentiates...
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Mar
01
You can’t undo what’s already been done. However, you can remedy the situation. Follow these steps ASAP after a bathroom flooding to prevent further damage from happening. Shut Off Your Water This one may sound obvious, but the very first thing that you should do if your bathroom is...
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Feb
28
When Do I Need a Sewer Inspection? The 4 Times to Get Your Sewer Checked Out Sewer inspections aren’t something most people have at the front of their minds. People know to check the tires and oil before they buy a car, people know to get a home inspection...
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