Feng Shui Secrets for Every Room of your Home

After going through a home disaster such as fire or water damage, you’re probably in need of some peace in your life. Once your home has been put back together, there are some ways you can redecorate that will help soothe your mind. Think of... 

Sewage Backup Portland: You’re in Trouble When There’s Urine in the Reservoir?

Portland takes its drinking water very, very seriously. Just a few months ago, a teenager was caught and charged with both public urination and trespassing. This normally wouldn’t be the end of the world, but this young man chose to urinate into one of the... 

Water Damage Portland: A Tale of Theft, Bikes and Broken Water Lines

A few weeks ago here in Portland the owners of a well-known bike shop in the city’s Southeast neighborhood opened their doors in the morning to see the entire floor covered in water. To make matters even worse, this was no innocent accident. It seems... 

Oregon Dam Might Cause Floods

Residents in Salem, Oregon recently learned that the earthen dam located near their homes is in danger of failing. Earthen dams are made of soil materials, including clay and sand, instead of man-made materials such as cement. Erosion of natural substances contained in dams occurs... 

Portland’s Sewage Backup

The beautiful tree lined streets of Oregon come at a price – a great deal of rainfall. This was especially apparent in March of this year, which produced the rainiest March day since rain records of 1940. This has been reported on by Andrew Theen, an Oregonian...