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Charles & Hudson: DIY City Guide: Portland

  • dieselboi · 9 months ago
    Thanks for the writeup on Portland. I visit these locations every weekend searching for fun stuff. The Rebuilding Center is the true gem. You can easily find lumber for a project or siding for your 1890's bungalow or a window sash that matches your 1940's Tudor. I recently recycled some tongue and groove cedar into a garden structure to grow squash.
  • ttf · 3 months ago
    Another good resource in PDX is Shurway building supply. While they don't sell reused lumber, they sell quite a number of seconds, especially sheetgoods and plywood. You can get a really good deal if you are willing to use what they have available.
  • Charles & Hudson · 3 months ago
    Great tip! Here's their website http://www.shurway.com
  • timisword · 2 months ago
    I'd like to take this moment to give a shout out to Kennedy Rentals. As a homeowner doing a massive remodel, we've had to go to Kennedy time and time again to rent scaffolding (we have some right now) jackhammers, and a few other tools. Plus, when you go into his office to visit, he's almost always got a parrot on his shoulder.

    http://www.kennedyrentals.com/
  • Timmer · 2 months ago
    How can you say no to someone with a parrot on their shoulder. Kennedy is a great addition to this list.
  • Emily Horton · 1 month ago
    For those interested in learning to sew, try PDX SEAMSTERS DROP-IN SEWING STUDIO in SE Portland. http://pdxseamsters.com/

    Learn to Sew and make your clothes in our 1000 sqft work room with a seasoned pro on-hand!