Tips, ideas, and reviews from a Vancouver and Portland home builder and renovator
By admin on May 19, 2010 | In Aging in Place, Certifications and Awards | 5 Comments
Certified contractors can lead people through “aging in place” remodeling considerations and prepare their homes so they can live in them throughout their lives, enjoying family, community, and a familiar environment. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 28, 2010 | In Certifications and Awards | No Comments »
An April 22, 2010 EPA deadline requires contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 22, 2010 | In Events | No Comments »
Join Fazzolari Custom Homes and Renovations at the 19th Annual Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair on April 23, 24, and 25. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 21, 2010 | In Fazzolari Feature Stories, Reviews | 3 Comments
Tankless hot water heaters provide instantaneous hot water because they heat the hot water as it is needed. Traditional hot water storage tanks hold and heat a pre-determined amount of water so that water is hot and ready to use whenever you need it. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 15, 2010 | In Fazzolari Feature Stories, Tips and Tricks | 6 Comments
Your First Hour Rating (FHR) is a necessity when determining the appropriate size of hot water heater you need for your home. By calculating how many gallons of water you use during the peak hour of consumption in your home, you will know the largest size of heater you need. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 14, 2010 | In Fazzolari Feature Stories, Tips and Tricks | 2 Comments
Unlike fine wines and cheese and women, hot water heaters do not improve with age. Over time, the heaters can corrode, leak, fill with gunk, and just plain break down. Most conventional hot water heaters last between 10 and 15 years. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 8, 2010 | In Analysis, Reviews | 8 Comments
If you want to save energy at any cost, then LEDs are a great way to go green. If you are planning to stay in your home for 10 years, then there’s a good chance you will recoup the money you put into your LEDs. But if you are on a strict budget, then LEDs might just be too expensive for you to convert all your lights. [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 6, 2010 | In Tips and Tricks | 1 Comment »
This is a list of items you can do around the house in April to keep up on your chores. You don’t want to read it but you should! [...] Continue Reading…
By admin on Apr 1, 2010 | In Certifications and Awards | 1 Comment »
Fazzolari Custom Homes and Renovations was named the Best Remodeler and Best Builder in the Best of Clark County 2010 survey by The Columbian.
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By admin on Mar 23, 2010 | In Tips and Tricks | 2 Comments
If you didn’t install a backflow prevention device or, if you do have an incident, you are risking contaminating your drinking water supply. [...] Continue Reading…
