Portland exterior home maintenance guides

Gutter cleaning 101 · 9 min

How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost in Portland?

Portland gutter cleaning typically runs $150-$325 for single-story homes and $225-$450 for two-story. See the full 2026 cost break...

Gutter cleaning 101 · 8 min

How Often Should Portland Homeowners Clean Their Gutters?

Portland gutters need cleaning twice a year minimum — late fall and spring. Homes under conifer cover need three. Here's the full ...

Seasonal maintenance · 11 min

Pacific Northwest Seasonal Home Maintenance Calendar

A month-by-month Portland exterior home maintenance calendar covering gutters, moss, windows, pressure washing, and Christmas ligh...

Portland roof & moss · 11 min

Portland Roof Moss Removal Guide

Honest Portland roof moss guide: why PNW roofs grow it, why soft-wash beats pressure, zinc strips, salmon-safe chemistry, and 2-4 ...

Gutter cleaning 101 · 9 min

DIY vs Professional Gutter Cleaning: An Honest Portland Guide

Honest take from a 16-year Portland contractor: when DIY gutter cleaning is fine, when to call a pro, ladder safety stats, and wha...

Gutter guards · 9 min

Do Gutter Guards Work in Portland? An Honest PNW Guide

Honest answer on gutter guards in PNW: micro-mesh works okay, foam and big screens fail. Compare types, costs $7-$15/ft installed,...

Choosing a contractor · 9 min

How to Choose a Portland Exterior Cleaning Contractor

A 2026 Portland buyer's guide to hiring an exterior cleaning company: verify insurance, demand written quotes, spot red flags, and...

Window & pressure wash · 9 min

House Washing vs Pressure Washing in Portland

Portland 2026 guide to soft-wash house washing vs high-PSI pressure washing: when to use each, surface-by-surface PSI ranges, and ...

Christmas lights · 9 min

When to Book Portland Christmas Light Installation

Portland 2026 guide to booking Christmas light installation: September booking, October install, November-December peak, January r...

Portland roof & moss · 9 min

Soft-Wash Cleaning for Cedar Shake in Portland

Portland 2026 guide to soft-wash cleaning cedar shake roofs and siding: why PSI matters, chemistry ratios, hand-brush technique, a...

Gutter cleaning 101 · 9 min

10 Signs Your Portland Gutters Need Cleaning

10 signs your Portland gutters need cleaning in 2026: water spilling over edges, plants growing in gutters, fascia rot, foundation...

Portland roof & moss · 10 min

What to Expect After Roof Moss Treatment in Portland

Portland roof moss treatment aftercare: what changes day 1, weeks 2-8, months 2-6, and year 1-2. Why brown moss is the kill workin...

Seasonal maintenance · 11 min

Spring Portland Exterior Maintenance Checklist

A 2026 month-by-month Portland spring exterior checklist: March gutter inspection, April cleaning, May moss treatment, June pre-su...

Christmas lights · 10 min

How to Prepare for Christmas Light Installation in Portland

Portland 2026 Christmas light prep guide: book in September, measure roofline, pick LED vs C9, clear gutters before install, plan ...

Seasonal maintenance · 12 min

Annual Exterior Care Plan for Portland Homeowners

Portland annual exterior care plan: spring and fall gutters, moss timing, optional Christmas lights, and when a membership saves m...