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CEP Summer Safety: Essential Tips for Severe Weather Preparedness Many Oregonians are looking forward to the influx of sunny days this season, but as temperatures climb each year and the heat intensifies, staying cool has become a critical need.  With the start of summer only days away, Community Energy Project has assembled ...

By Andrew Engelson October 8, 2021 Retrofitting programs across Cascadia make a difference, but results are probably too small and too slow. Pumping insulation into walls and scrapping gas furnaces aren’t the most glamorous ways to attack climate change. Renovating old buildings seems downright mundane compared to fast-charging electric cars or sleek, efficient ...

Weather takes its toll, impacting a home’s structure and occupants. Wood deteriorates. Water, wind and sun damage roofs. Moisture seeps into basements. Paint and caulk peel. Heating and cooling systems, water heaters and appliances wear out. And snow and ice are especially hard on houses. As a homeowner, you want ...

Choosing the right caulking to prevent air and water leakage is crucial for the longevity and comfort of your home, especially with our damp climate and abundance of older homes. Adding permanent caulking is an easy and long-lasting way to seal up any cracks around windows, door frames, tiles, or ...