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List of Portland Charities Offering Donation Pick Up

List of Portland Charities Offering Donation Pick Up

There is a hidden cost to clutter: it can lead you to feel heavy, disorganized, and burdened. Whether you are moving to a new home or simply downsizing, getting rid of household items you no longer need provides you not only the satisfaction of decluttering but also the mood boost for being able to give your (gently used) items to charities.

Many charity organizations in Portland offer donation pick-ups right at your doorstep. They will take furniture, clothes, household goods, and others, so you won't have to do the heavy lifting! Here's a list of PDX organizations that will pick up donations.

The New Tryon Creek Bridge in SW Portland is Complete

The New Tryon Creek Bridge in SW Portland is Complete

For those of us living in South West Portland, SW Boones Ferry Road being closed has been a pain. It’s a major thoroughfare for the SW Portland community and it’s been closed for a long time. As of April 16, 2021, it has now reopened. Hurray! Curious who it was closed? Here’s the lowdown.

Top 8 Cool Places In Portland

Top 8 Cool Places In Portland

We love Portland because it's such a cool and interesting place. We’ve taken great pleasure in revitalizing homes in different Portland neighborhoods to help contribute to the growing community here. So we thought we’d share some of the little known-very interesting things about the lovely city of Portland, Oregon.

If you are one for enjoying marvelous sightseeing, hiking, outdoor recreation, and delicious cuisine, then Portland is probably already on your list of top destinations. Portland is one of the most unique cities in America.

What Is A Home Energy Score And Do I Need One?

What Is A Home Energy Score And Do I Need One?

The City of Portland's home guide states that “The home energy scores in Portland are market guidelines for communicating important information to home sellers and buyers.” The Home Energy Score in Portland allows buyers to make a comparison of houses using their energy output. In 2018, Portland started its Home Energy Score program. The implementation idea has long existed for at least ten years in the UK and European countries.