Sustainability

We hope you are concerned about sustainability as much as we are.

Here are some simple ways to help with your  footprint:

If you have a water feature, install an outdoor automatic timer. You'll save on power and water costs.

Install a rain-sensor on  your irrigation system

IF you choose hardwood for your deck on interior flooring, make sure the lumber was farmed and not a part of the destruction of the rainforests.

Use organic fertilizers

Remove part of or all of your lawn and install a raised veggie-garden. Or plant drought tolerant plants and trees. Accent with boulders to take up more space that doesn't need watering.

Convert your sprinkler system to drip to water beds.

Use low-voltage for your outdoor lighting system.

Build a rain garden to trap the water from your roof.

Tips On How to Build a Better Fence

Tired of looking at the old ugly fence all winter?

If you are thinking of replacing it here are some tips about getting the most value:

Be sure you use pressure treated lumber for the posts and rails. If you want to use all cedar posts you need to fill the holes with concrete and set a metal bracket into the concrete and attach to the post with bolts.

The cap on top should be cedar as are the fence boards.

When digging holes for the posts go down at least 2' and back-fill with concrete.

Set the fence boards several inches above the ground level. You can add a 2" x 6" pressure treated board along the bottom to protect the fence boards.

If your time is limited and you need to hire out the project, give us a call for a quote, 503-359-1823

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