Posts Tagged ‘repair’
Don’t Let Water Damage Get You Down!
Don’t Let Water Damage Get You Down! If you’ve ever stood in your basement watching a flood of water come through your ceiling, then you know how stressful water damage can be! Water damage is also more common than most homeowners think, with nearly one in fifty homeowners experiencing water damage and filing an insurance…
Read MoreWhat Smart Homeowners Do to Prepare for the Unthinkable
Fires and Floods Affect Millions of People Each Year It’s not supposed to happen, but every year in the United States we lose too many lives, homes, and possessions to fires and floods. In 2019, firefighters responded to 1.3 million fires and 14 million people were impacted by flooding! These two disasters alone caused…
Read More5 Ways to Save Big On Your Bathroom Remodel
Get Started Now on Remodeling Your Bathroom The weather is about to turn, and we will all be confined indoors again making now the perfect time to remodel or add a bathroom to your home. Here are five ways to save big on a bathroom remodel, don’t miss the bonus suggestion at the end… Schedule…
Read More9 Things Your Insurance Adjuster Doesn’t Want You to Know
You’ve Been Through Enough When it comes time to file an insurance claim many people discover their insurance company is in the business of collecting premiums, not paying for claims. You have faithfully paid your insurance premiums and it is reasonable to expect them to deliver on what they promised you. At 3Rs Construction &…
Read More10 Things You Must Do in A Wildfire Evacuation
Make A Plan In Advance of an Emergency Schedule an Appointment 1. Listen to local alerts and FOLLOW the warnings. – Nothing you have is worth risking your life 2. Pack your valuables and essentials early, BEFORE you have to… (25 Things to Pack for an Evacuation) 3. Change the recording on your…
Read MoreThe Three Things You Must Do Immediately If You Have A Fire or Flood
3 Tips For Navigating An Insurance Claim If your home has been damaged by fire, water, or smoke, there are a few things you must do quickly. Being prepared can make the difference between getting repairs started right away or waiting for 2-3 months with no home until your insurance company and contractor can fit…
Read More7211 Reasons to Repair or Repaint Your Siding
Did you know… The average Oregonian throws away $7,211 by NOT maintaining their siding with something as simple as a good coat of paint and a few minor repairs? It’s true! If you take a few minutes to walk around your home’s exterior twice a year, you can save an average of $1,300 per year!…
Read MoreThe Best Upgrades for a Healthier Home
Ready For A Healthier Home? Here’s How You Can Get It! There are lots of great reasons to invest in home improvements. Modern upgrades increase your home’s value; plus, you get the functionality and style you’ve always wanted. Along with the most obvious reasons for remodeling, there’s another reason that should be at the…
Read MoreEight Decades of Siding & Home Style
If you’re looking to move, remodel, renovate, or start from scratch, it’s helpful to look at home styles to get an idea of what appeals to you. A variety of siding materials and applications have been used throughout the decades but they all have THREE things in common: 1. Siding Provides A Protective Shell for…
Read MoreHidden Damage Behind Siding
Can You See What’s Wrong With This Picture? On the surface, this home looks beautiful! It’s clean and tidy, looks well maintained, and is very inviting. But, what we don’t know… there is something lurking behind the siding causing great damage! After a careful inspection they discovered water had been seeping in behind the…
Read MoreTest Your Knowledge on Siding Damage
How Many Problems Do You See With This Siding? TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! We found five problems that need to be addressed: Possibility of Lead Paint (CAUTION… lead paint is hazardous!) Bright colored thick paint applied before 1978 may contain lead and should be tested before any work is done. The EPA has established guidelines on…
Read MoreExterior Home Paint Color Trends In 2020
Ideas For Choosing Outdoor Paint Colors Refreshing the exterior’s paint color is a great way to breathe new life into your home. However, choosing the right shade of outdoor paint can be a daunting task. Should you go timeless or trendy? What would work best for your home? There are numerous options available, and each…
Read MoreIt’s A Great Time for Outdoor Home Projects
Outdoor Projects You Should Plan Now As we continue to get warmer, sunny days, we’ll be outdoors more and more… and that’s a good thing! Are you getting ready to tackle those outdoor projects? If you plan to do some work yourself, be sure to get organized so that you can get the supplies…
Read More3 Things You Really Need To Know About Coronavirus
Proactive Steps to Prevent Exposure and Protect Your Family, Community, and Work Environment No doubt, you’ve been hearing a lot about Coronavirus and it’s spread throughout China and other countries. CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has…
Read MoreUglow Manor Apartment Repair & Remodel
3Rs Completes Repair, Remodel, and Remediation of Local Apartment Uglow Manor was a major project that we completed this year. It gave us the opportunity to use all of our “three Rs”! (Repair, Remodel and Remediation) The project was so successful that our estimate of completing it in seven months was reduced to a four…
Read MoreFire Prevention Week 2019
Make a Fire Protection Plan! National Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2019. This year the National Fire Protection Association says, “not every hero wears a cape” and wants you to plan and practice your escape in case of an emergency. Time is crucial when there is a fire so it’s great to talk…
Read MoreBathroom Remodel Highlights at the Builders’ Show
3Rs Construction Finds Bathroom Bling at the International Builders’ Show In January 2019, the staff and crew of 3Rs Construction attended the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. We found an abundance of design and construction products to satisfy every style. Bathroom trends and technology for new builds or remodeling were on display, so…
Read MoreHow to Avoid These 5 Expensive Home Repairs
Preserve Your Home’s Value with Regular Maintenance The best thing you can do for your home is to keep it properly maintained. Regular repair and upkeep is an investment in the value of your home. But, even the most diligent homeowner will run into problems that are hard fix. Unfortunately, some of those home…
Read MoreTry These Bold 2019 Colors of the Year
3Rs Explores the 2019 Colors of the Year This year’s selected colors of the year are bold. Not because they are bright and engaging, but because they are darker and subdued. In many ways, they have a neutral quality that enables them to be easily paired with other colors. Living Coral This color from…
Read MoreIncorporate Barrier Free Construction for Aging in Place
Repair and Remodel for a Longer Stay in Your Home Sometimes the thought of moving out of a beloved home just seems inconceivable. It has been the place where happy memories have been made, the mortgage is paid off, and it’s close to friends and family. But as the years have gone by, it’s harder…
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