Bedbugs Happen
Bedbugs- A Survivor Story It’s 1949, and I am in my crib, snugly tucked in by Geraldine, my mother, cozied up to the blankie I have named “Roy Rogers†after my favorite star on tv, which is very new. “Sleep…
TomD
Hi, I'm Tom with All Surface Roofing and Cleaning Company. I'm glad you stopped by. We have been providing quality roofing and surface cleaning in the Portland/Vancouver area since 2003. Our goal here is to provide information to homeowners about possible problems they may have. We know many of you are "Do it Yourself"ers, so we're happy to help.
DIY Roofing: Go Cheap or Stay Home?
Making the Decision to do DIY Roofing When faced with a decision of whether to hire a roofing contractor to do your new construction or roofing remodel, a homeowner must make major decisions. Does the homeowner have the financing to…
DIY Roofing: Calculating Costs
Get Started Calculating Roofing Costs If you are doing your own home construction or replacing existing construction, roofing can be an expensive part of the project. It is important to know in advance what you are getting into and what…
Roofing and Storm Damage
Braving the Storm in Portland If you are a fan of the supernatural, Portland exists in TV land as the home of a spectacular collection of creatures gathering there on the series,” Grimm”. In reality, it can be a place…
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter Cleaning as Part of Regular Home Maintenance Although it may not be one well anticipated, gutter cleaning is a necessary part of regular home and roof maintenance. It is recommended that the gutters be cleaned at least twice a…
Roof Moss Removal
Roof Moss-It’s not a Rooftop Garden! There are many quaint pictures of the English countryside of homes with moss covered roofs. The truth of the matter is, however, that moss can severely damage not only the roof, but an entire…
Springtime Roof Maintenance
Spring has Sprung-Roof Cleaning Time Finally, it’s spring. At last the north wind has lost its bite, and you can quit drooling over seed catalogs and nursery stock books and get into the garden and prepare the soil. But first…
Portland Pest Control Services
Common Portland Pests Most people in the area contact Portland Pest control services for the same problems as other areas; cockroaches, carpenter ants, bees, wasps, and mice. There are, however, some problems that are more prominent in the Pacific Northwest than…
Common Stinging Insects in Portland
Is it a Bee? Is it a Wasp? Stinging insects can be found just about everywhere. Portland exterminating services are all too familiar with the types and habits of these pests. Of course, they do serve a purpose in nature, to…
Interesting Facts about Rats
Are Rats Pests, or Pets? While many people struggle to keep rats, mice, and other rodents out of their homes, some other folks keep them as pets. Of course, there is a big difference between the domesticated pet shop rats…
