Posts from 2025 Dec 03, 2025 The Portland Homeowner’s Guide to Frozen Pipes in Older Neighborhoods For homeowners in neighborhoods like Laurelhurst, Irvington, and Sellwood, these beautiful, character-filled homes often come with aging plumbing systems that weren’t built for modern pressure or Portland’s occasional deep freezes. Galvanized steel, cast iron, or early ... Continue Reading Dec 03, 2025 Why Oregon Homes Get “Mystery Water” in Winter Even When It’s Not Raining Most people assume water damage only happens during heavy rainstorms, burst pipes, or obvious exterior leaks. But in Oregon, homeowners run into something far more confusing: water showing up inside the home even when it hasn’t rained for days. Damp crawl spaces, wet ... Continue Reading Nov 06, 2025 Avoid Winter Water Damage in Your Portland Rental with These Simple Checks Simple Winter Checks to Keep Your Rental Dry, Warm, and Worry-Free It’s a crisp morning in SE Portland. Frost lines the sidewalks, and you get the call: a tenant’s bathroom floor is wet, and a pipe has burst. Portland winters may seem mild compared with Denver or ... Continue Reading Page 1 of 3