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  • Brightening Portland’s Darker Days: Why Light Matters More in the Fall

    Brightening Portland’s Darker Days: Why Light Matters More in the Fall

    Have you thought much about the light that surrounds you?In Portland this time of year—probably not. Between the early sunsets, overcast skies, and weeks of rain, it’s easy to forget how much light affects our mood, energy, and overall health. For most of the year, the Pacific Northwest has a cozy, gray charm, but by…

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  • Fall Special 2025

    Fall Special 2025

    Up to $500 Discount All Replacement Special We are Portland’s only Signature Certified Skylight Specialist.Family owned w/over 20 years of skylight experience. Give Us A Call (503) 747-3014 or EMAIL US for a no-cost estimate to replace those old skylights now! Take advantage of our Fall replacement special!

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  • Why Skylights Are Perfect for Portland’s Cloudy Weather

    Why Skylights Are Perfect for Portland’s Cloudy Weather

    If you’ve lived in Portland for more than a few weeks, you know the gray skies are part of our city’s charm and challenge. Between October and May, we see more clouds than sunshine. But that doesn’t mean your home has to feel dark or dreary. Skylights are one of the most effective ways to…

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  • 5 Home Renovation Ideas Portland Homeowners Might Want To Try

    5 Home Renovation Ideas Portland Homeowners Might Want To Try

    If you’re like most Portland homeowners, you’ve probably imagined what a little more natural light could do for your space. Whether it’s a kitchen that feels too dim, a bedroom that needs a cozier vibe, or a hallway that could use some brightness, skylights can completely transform how your home looks and feels. Here are…

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  • Big Changes In a Day (Ok… maybe a day and a half)

    Big Changes In a Day (Ok… maybe a day and a half)

    Having been in the trades for 30+ years there are certain projects one enjoys doing more than others, such as detail work on finish trim. I also always enjoy siding too because it is a bit like mowing a lawn (focused repetitive tasks where there’s a big difference in a short period of time). I…

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  • Big changes in a day!

    Big changes in a day!

    Today Spring showers didn’t stop us from installing two venting skylights in a bathroom remodel in NE Portland. As you can see, even unfinished, our installation transformed the space. When we install in a roof this way, one gains the benefits of both a skylight and a window. Natural light and view.

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  • Harness “Passive Solar” power with Skylights

    Harness “Passive Solar” power with Skylights

    Heating homes is a significant drain on energy resources in the United States, ranking just behind the transportation sectors of passenger cars and trucking. Fortunately, homeowners have alternatives beyond the traditional reliance on electricity or natural gas. Research from the University of Oregon has demonstrated that even in the typically cloudy regions of Western Oregon…

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  • How Skylights are Beneficial for us

    How Skylights are Beneficial for us

    Skylights provide a lot of benefits, most notable is the help they give illuminating the house without using electricity. Skylights allow natural light to easily enter your home providing a well-lit environment and transforms the ambience of a room, thus it incorporates an added relaxed feeling. Bringing Skylights into your house is also an excellent…

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