Updated: Northwest Energy Tax Rebates and Incentives

The rebates many people enjoyed in late 2009 for buying new Energy Star appliances are carrying over to 2010. In fact some of the Northwest regional utilities have expanded their programs. […] Continue Reading…

Rebate and Promotion Site Links for Appliance Manufacturers

This is a list of rebate, incentive, and promotion website links for major home and appliance manufacturers. […] Continue Reading…

Remodeling Costs Versus Value: Get on Average 71% Back

Updates to the exterior of your home lead the way in value for home remodeling projects. […] Continue Reading…

January Monthly Household Checklist

These reminders can keep your household and major systems running smoothly. […] Continue Reading…

Ductless (Mini-Split) Heat Pumps for Your Home

Since the housing market is still finding its bottom, many homeowners  looking for an upgrade or for more room are turning to renovations and additions in the face of flat or declining home values. This is especially true here in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA areas.

Given that, I thought […] Continue Reading…

Freezing Spigots and Your Garage

Here in the Pacific Northwest we recently had a stretch of nearly a week of sub-freezing temperatures. It was a little early in the year for this, so I had not yet put the styrofoam insulation on the outside water spigots of my Vancouver, Wa., home. Not surprisingly the […] Continue Reading…

Review: Windows and the Energy Star Window Tax Credit

Proper window installation is a must to prevent water and air leaks.

If you live in an older home in Southwest Washington or Oregon this time of year (and especially this past week as temperatures have stayed below freezing) you probably have started to notice a […] Continue Reading…

Southwest Washington Energy Tax Rebates and Incentives

Here is a list of some available tax incentives and manufacturer rebates for Southwest Washington and Clark County residents. If you find any errors or changes feel free to leave us a comment of the bottom of the page and we’ll attempt to keep this list up to date.

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Oregon Energy Tax Rebates and Incentives

Here is a list of some available tax incentives and manufacturer rebates for Oregon residents and in same cases those who pay Oregon income tax. If you find any errors or changes feel free to leave us a comment of the bottom of the page and we’ll attempt to […] Continue Reading…

Fazzolari Television Ad

In case you missed it here is the ad we ran on KOIN 6 in Portland, Oregon this summer. If you can’t see the video, click on the title of this post. […] Continue Reading…