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		<title>Cataloging Design Inspiration with Pinterest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 01:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Use Pinterest to help organize your design inspirations as well as search out and share design images. <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/cataloging-design-inspiration-with-pinterest/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Drywall Vs. Plaster</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/building-materials/drywall-vs-plaster/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Renovation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post is intended to provides some clarity regarding the differences between drywall and plaster. Following are some definitions and comparisons between the two options. Drywall Drywall, also commonly called wallboard, plaster board or sheetrock (sheetrock is a brand name) was developed &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/building-materials/drywall-vs-plaster/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kristen&#8217;s Design Idea Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/kristens-design-idea-picks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Times have changed. In years gone by I scoured the net, laboriously searching for headboard photos, living room layout ideas, Moroccan throw rugs and credenzas without much luck. Now it’s all I can do to keep my feet on the &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/kristens-design-idea-picks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Interior Design Recommendations : FLOR Carpet Tiles</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/interior-design-recommendations-flor-carpet-tiles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:24:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Building Materials]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guest Blog by Kristen Pender While helping out in the Portland Tradesmen office and in constantly surveying my favorite design blogs, I come across some pretty amazing innovations in the home remodeling world. Today I’ll try my hand at blogging &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/interior-design-recommendations-flor-carpet-tiles/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Basement Remodeling Tips</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/remodel-planning/basement-remodeling-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/remodel-planning/basement-remodeling-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:22:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Remodel Planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Basement Remodels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Renovation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interior Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Basements in older homes were, for the most part, designed as utility areas rather than for use as finished space when the homes were built. Because of this, there are a lot of obstacles when creating a desirable living space &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/remodel-planning/basement-remodeling-tips/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eco Friendly Cabinetry</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/sustainability/eco-friendly-cabinetry/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/sustainability/eco-friendly-cabinetry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:19:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Contractor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In exploring ways to build more environmentally friendly cabinets I’ve identified a number of factors that should be considered. Below I’ve listed the main elements that contribute to the environmental impact of cabinetry. Transportation With most big name cabinet suppliers &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/sustainability/eco-friendly-cabinetry/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Should we educate our competitors or keep them in the dark?</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/hiring-a-contractor-2/should-we-educate-our-competitors-or-keep-them-in-the-dark/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/hiring-a-contractor-2/should-we-educate-our-competitors-or-keep-them-in-the-dark/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hiring a Contractor]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hiring a contractor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a tendency to try and keep our competitors in the dark so that we can maintain our competitive advantage. Following are the reasons why I think this is the wrong approach: Competing against uneducated competition When people have &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/hiring-a-contractor-2/should-we-educate-our-competitors-or-keep-them-in-the-dark/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Your Design Type</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/finding-your-design-type/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years I’ve found that there are five primary design elements or impulses that people tend to express and gravitate towards. Identifying the design elements that you are most drawn to helps to inform your design ideas and goals. &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/design/finding-your-design-type/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Construction Reuse</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/sustainability/construction-reuse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sustainability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Renovation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whenever I remodel a home I try to make sure that anything usable that’s being taken out gets to someone who can use it. On many remodels the fixtures, appliances, cabinetry etc. are being replaced because they’re outdated more than &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/sustainability/construction-reuse/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tile Layout Tips &amp; Ideas</title>
		<link>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/remodel-planning/24/</link>
		<comments>http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/remodel-planning/24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:10:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Remodel Planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often the difference between a tile job that looks great and a job that looks sloppy is the layout. Too often tile setters just start in a corner with a full tile and work out from there. While this approach &#8230; <a href="http://www.portlandtradesmen.com/blog/remodel-planning/24/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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