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Portland Home Repair Company CCB#215475
By Kristin Medica April 08, 2016
My name is Kristin Medica, I live in Hillsboro Oregon. I am writing a positive review for PDX Homecare for their amazing customer service and excellent craftsmanship on my home. They completed interior painting of my home, replacement of trim, installed three windows, put down hardwood flooring on my ground floor, renovated my children's playroom, repaired all the walls and matched the texture, replaced light fixtures and faucets throughout the house, re-enameled my kitchen sink, replaced my garbage disposal and dishwasher, put a new roof on my single level garage, completely landscaped our front yard and hauled away all the debris, trimmed the trees and built us a new fence. We had them tile our whole bathroom and shower and it looks amazing. We had them do a few other things as well. A, PDX HOME CARE handyman arrived on time, in uniform and greeted me. He handed me a nice presentation folder full of information, licensing information as well as a list of services provided. ...read more
Villegas Landscaping
By Eberardo V. at Judy's Book March 05, 2013
Lawn Maintenance, Service, Care, mowing, edging, fertilizing, spring & fall cleanups (residential/commercial) ...read more
Tapia's Landscape & Lawn Maintenance
By happycustomer98607 September 21, 2012
Tapias Landscaping has been taking care of my yard since 2008. They always go above and beyond, I have the best looking yard on the block. Reliable, hardworking, attential to detail - they're fantastic! ...read more
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PHASED PLANS CHANGES WHAT YOU WANT BY TAKING THE TIME YOU NEED
PHASED LANDSCAPING OFFERS ALL THE CHANGE YOU WANT BY TAKING ALL THE TIME YOU NEED It may seem to many people that spending your whole nest egg to complete a landscaping project is not prudent in today's economy. As many homeowners look for ways to lower landscape costs- as well as the fatigue that comes with the projects- one approach is to pursue landscaping in phases. By breaking down work into smaller subsets, dollars are expended gradually rather than all at once. This way they can prioritize projects they deem a priority- perhaps the largest, worst, or logistically most feasible. Money or the lack thereof is a significant reason most homeowners don't do all the landscaping at once. But there are other reasons. Sometimes people want to do something to improve their outdoor living space but are not sure what to do. Others have tried to create a beautiful space in their property but find out the hard way that they may not have the skills or knowledge to create a shangrila. Many aren't sure what the end result of their efforts may yield and need help with a game plan. The first step in phased landscaping is developing a solid written plan. You would not build a house without a plan. A plan reduces frustration and unnecessary expenses. Your landscape plan should include general goals and specific details for your project. Some general essential elements of planning your project are:.General layout of propertyGeneral changes and location of elements on propertyDrainage problem solutions Plant watering solutions (other words known as irrigation plan) Soil grading planPrivacy screening solutionsGeneral location of hardscapes (such as driveway, patio, or walkways) and structures.Some specific essential elements of planning your landscape are:Industry standard construction details Soil amendments or imported soil specifications (a soil test is recommended for individual properties)Type of hardscape material to be used. Plants to be added to your landscape including location and variety.Once you have a good landscape plan you can comfortably proceed to creating the landscape of your dreams. It is most likely that you will make a few changes along the way, but the time spent planning has more than paid for itself because of the avoidance of costly mistakes and the direction a plan has offered you. The most logical way to phase your landscape over time is to first consider the construction process. This means starting with the underground phase (drainage, irrigation and grading) that will not be disturbed by future construction.The next phase to be considered is hardscapes (structures, driveways, patios and walkways).The last phase (and probably the most rewarding) is soil and planting. These phases can be broken down further by area if it is practical for your project.My experience over the last 25 years has been that people rarely complete a phased landscape without a good plan. I work with clients from design concepts to the completion of a dream landscape project.Contact me if I can help you developing a plan to phase your project.Jeff Naramor, CPHAmerica The Beautiful Landscape Designjeff@AmericaTheBeautifulLandscaping.com 360-828-8597 ...read more
By America the Beautiful Landscape Design March 20, 2010
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