Summer weather in Portland is lovely and all too brief. Many Rose City residents don’t bother with air conditioning, choosing to swelter for the short hot spells instead of running up the power bills with AC. If your home or workplace doesn’t have AC, or you want to use it less frequently, there are natural…
Pacific Window Tinting is a trusted, locally owned company. We’ve been Portland’s source for premium window tinting since 1998….
How can you make your logo more visible? A logo is a company’s calling card. Good logos are distinctive and memorable of any company’s culture and brand. If you have one of these indelible little symbols, and every business should, you need to share it with the world….
Do you have a well-lighted place in which to read? These days distractions are ubiquitous. It can be challenging to find a place to curl up and get lost in a book. All it takes is a corner of a room to build a reading nook….
A school district in Virginia is protecting students by installing protective window film and door coverings in its public schools. Eight schools in Henry County are spending funds from a state security grant to make windows safer during natural disasters and security breaches, according to the Martinsville Bulletin….
Are you too cold in your office? Too hot? The answer could depend on whether you’re a man or a woman. The air conditioning temperatures in many offices are set according to a formula devised in the 1960s, according to a 2015 study published in the journal Nature Climate Change. The equation assumed the typical…
An artful window display is one of the best ways to attract customers. Unfortunately, that clear view isn’t always good for your products….
Remodeling a home is more than choosing colors, knocking out walls or adding an addition. Some changes to a house are about finding ways to live more sustainably while reducing energy consumption. Fortunately, many of these updates are also be aesthetically pleasing and affordable. Green buildings in Portland are a trend. Environmentally friendly updates increase…
Window film not only makes rooms that are filled with natural sunlight more comfortable, but also protects your furniture and you from harmful UV rays that you might be underestimating. When outdoors in the summertime, most people are aware of the dangers of sun exposure and do what they can to protect themselves. On cloudy…
Updated August 28, 2017. Originally published Sept. 2, 2014. Untreated windows can lead to excess heat, glare and sun damage in your Portland home or business. If you’re dealing with any of these issues, you’ve probably considered several solutions. Perhaps you’ve tried keeping the blinds or drapes closed. Maybe you’ve priced awnings or window…
