Candle Safety Tips
There’s a special beauty and tranquility to candles, but a lighted candle is also an open flame, and a potential fire hazard if not carefully...
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Can I Recycle This? Prevent Wishcycling by Knowing What Is and Isn’t Recyclable
You make recycling possible. Without consumer participation, recycling programs can’t function. If you already recycle, you’re playing a critical role in reducing waste in your...
If You’re Decking The Halls With a Christmas Tree This Year, Here Are Some Important Tips to Keep Things Safe and Festive
Christmas Tree Safety Tips: Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. The trunk should be sticky to the...
Safety Tips for Your Home This Fall Season
As the leaves change color, fall weather arrives in the Pacific Northwest. The chill in the air and the falling foliage are reminders to take...
Tips to Refresh Your Home
Your home is an expression of you, your personality and your lifestyle. When it comes to personalizing your home’s aesthetic, try leaning into your senses...
Protect Your Home’s Air Quality During Wildfires
Every year, wildfires are becoming more frequent and taking longer to contain. Wildfire season is also getting longer with blazes igniting outside the typical hot summer...
Oregonians Urged to Contact 811 Before Digging
811-Call Before You Dig and The Oregon Utility Notification Center and the Oregon Public Utility Commission are reminding Oregonians that using the free service can...
7 Ways to Reduce Energy Bills During Summer Heat
With temperatures forecasted to run at least 2 degrees higher than historical averages across more than half the country, according to projections from AccuWeather, heat...
Four Tips for Planting Trees
Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and...
Home Cooling Tips For Hot Summer Days in Oregon
As Oregon is seeing its first major heat event of the summer, some simple tips can help you keep your home cooler. Most of Oregon was...