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And the iPad Winner is … »

John Fazzolari sneaks up on iPad winner David Weniger at the bus mall, where Davis was waiting to catch a bus to work.

Fall Fix Ups: Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter »

If you’ve lived in the Northwest for any length of time, you know that the rainy season is a long one. Everything becomes water-logged and sodden. It is important to keep you house dry to avoid any major damage that water can cause and to provide your family with a safe haven from the rain.

Fall Fix Ups: Tips to Clean Your Garage »

Many people forget about garage when doing their fall clean up, but it is a key area to keep tidy considering the items that are stored inside. And in many cases the garage is attached and incorporated into the house, acting as an airlock for your home.

Fall Fix Ups: Tips to Clean up Your Yard and Garden »

Do I have to clean up the yard now? you think. Well, of course you don’t have to do it now, but if you wait, you’ll be shivering in your slicker in the rain trying to clean up your yard later.

iPad Giveaway for Portland Fall Home & Garden Show »

Stop by the Fazzolari Custom Homes booth at the Portland Fall Home & Garden Show Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2010 to register to win a new iPad. Or, “like” us on Facebook to enter.

$2 Coupon for Portland Fall Home and Garden Show 2010 »

**This is an older coupon – go to this page for the current one: $2 Coupon for the 2011 Fall Portland Home and Garden Show. ** Fazzolari Custom Homes & Renovations will be making another appearance at the 2010 Portland Fall Home & Garden Show, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2010 at the Portland Expo Center. The show starts […]

10 Deck Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Deck Looking Great »

There are a few things that when done periodically will keep your deck not only looking good but in great shape as well. A sharp looking deck adds a whole new dimension to a fine home, while a deck in poor repair or in need of a simple cleaning can markedly detract from the home’s […]

11 Things to Consider Before You Build an Outdoor Kitchen »

The truly excellent outdoor kitchen is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing, a place you and your guests will want to spend some time.

7 Great Play Structures for the Back Yard »

The play structure is a great update to a back yard and gets the kids out of the house during these Summer months.

Can Cheap Granite Countertops Help You Sell Your Home? »

A cheap slab of granite can make a nice upgrade to help sell a home in certain circumstances, but are you sure it’s really as cheap as you think?