UnZip The Zip-Code: Fall Farmers Market & More in NE Portland

  This week, we unzipped just a small part of 97232 in Northeast Portland. This zip-code is home to four diverse neighborhoods: Lloyd District, Sullivan’s Gulch, Kerns, and Laurelhurst. We took the time to explore part of the Lloyd District and the year-round...

New Deconstruction Requirements for Historic Portland Homes & Buildings

  New deconstruction requirements for the City of Portland went into effect on October 31, 2016. What does this mean for Portland-area homeowners? A special demolition permit is required if you plan to fully deconstruct a home or building that was built in 1916...

New Deconstruction Requirements for Historic Portland Homes & Buildings

  New deconstruction requirements for the City of Portland went into effect on October 31, 2016. What does this mean for Portland-area homeowners? A special demolition permit is required if you plan to fully deconstruct a home or building that was built in 1916...

UnZip The Zip-Code: Out and About in Grant Park & Irvington

  If you’re looking to live or spend time in a classic Portland neighborhood, look no further than Grant Park and Irvington in 97212. Beautiful older homes, big trees, convenient shopping, great dining options – this area of Northeast Portland has it all. Both...

UnZip The Zip-Code: Finding Something Sweet in Sherwood

  There are so many reasons to love Sherwood, Oregon – 97140, which is why we decided to pay a visit and give you an inside look at what’s great about this small community. Like many surrounding Portland suburbs, Sherwood is close to everything, but small enough...

10 Tips to Save Phone Battery Life When The Power Goes Out

As the Northwest starts to experience some wet and windy weather, are you prepared in case of a power outage or other emergency? One item that we’ve come to rely on in emergencies is our cell phones. But, what do you do when the power goes out and your almost out of...