Home Improvement Planning

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A Homeowners Guide to Navigating Insurance Claims After Storm Damage

When winter’s wrath leaves a trail of destruction, homeowners often face the grim reality of property damage. From battered roofs to broken fences, the aftermath can be overwhelming, even if repairs are covered by insurance.
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The Ultimate Guide to Staining your Fence or Deck

The Ultimate Guide to Staining your Fence or Deck Why do the boards on my fence look all warped and cracked but my neighbor’s boards look perfect? Why do some fences in the Pacific Northwest go gray within a year and others look as beautiful as the day they were installed? How do I keep my deck boards from getting…
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Best Fences for Windy Yards

Best Fences for Windy Yards Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re used to strong winds, whether we’re experiencing a winter wind storm or big gusts in the Gorge. Winds can have a major impact on a fence, so if you’re looking to replace a fence or install a new one, take the weather into consideration! Although fences should always be…
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Rick's Wins 4 Best of Willamette Valley Awards!

Rick's Wins 4 Best of Willamette Valley Awards! The votes are in and Rick’s Custom Fencing and Decking is so honored to be recognized again as the Best of the Willamette Valley! And we were honored to receive Best of wins in two more categories this year! Best Deck & Patio Installer (2020, 2021) Best Fence Company (2020, 2021)…
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What is happening with lumber prices?!?

What is happening with lumber prices?!? You may have noticed in the last few months that prices for home goods are through the roof (no pun intended)! Real estate nationwide is at unprecedented levels of demand with homes selling in 2-3 days with multiple offers over asking, and home prices up 17% from this time last year. Similarly, the…
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We do the digging, you take the credit! How a Partial Installation can save you money and time!

We do the digging, you take the credit! How a Partial Installation can save you money and time! 20 years ago, our stores were booming with DIY sales! Often on a Saturday, there would be a line out the door when we opened at 8am until we closed at 5pm. Nowadays, the do-it-yourselfer has mostly disappeared into a busy…
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How can a local Fencing and Decking company help people right now?

How can a local Fencing and Decking company help people right now? What can a local Fencing and Decking company do to help during a global pandemic? That’s a question that has weighed heavily on our minds as March draws to a close and we head into April. April is historically our biggest month of the year, with the…
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How to get the most out of your in-home estimate

How to get the most out of your in-home estimate We all know that the process of making home improvements can be daunting, especially in an age where it feels like options are unlimited and time is at a premium. Start that home improvement process off right, by setting up a great in-home appointment, and being informed and prepared…
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