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Oct 30,2008

Home Office » Seven Tips to Increase Productivity

by pearlgirl

Everyone loves the idea of working from home. Although the thought of setting your own hours, working in your PJ's, having the world's best boss and eliminating that pesky commute is incredibly alluring—the reality is that working at home is incredibly difficult. Get in the Zone First things first: It's important to do a little checking and make sure that your home office meets local zoning requirements. There are reasons for residential and commercial zoning—it's not always possible to run your business out of your home. Your business can impact the traffic, parking and livability of your neighborhood. An upset neighbor, Homeowners Association or Neighborhood Association will definitely dampen your productivity. In Portland, the City recognizes two types of businesses that are suitable for residential zones: • Type A . A Type A home occupation is one where residents use their home as a place of work; however, no employees or customers/clients come to the
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Jun 20,2008

Rancho Lando Is Ready to Go

by pearlgirl

But honey—what will the neighbors think? A simple change in paint colors can ruffle feathers, but can you imagine the kerfuffle over a retrofit green roof and living wall? You want to plant wildflowers— on your roof ??? I'm sure this Mt. Tabor project is the buzz of its block! From the Daily Journal of Commerce... At a home in Southeast Portland, crews laid 35 cubic yards of soil on Wednesday for the city’s first living wall and retrofit green roof. The project will demonstrate storm water management and energy efficient technologies with applications for residential and commercial projects. It is funded partly by a grant from the city of Portland’s Green Investment Fund, a competitive grant program that supports innovative green building projects. The home’s shake roof was removed, and protective boards and weatherproof membrane were installed shortly thereafter. The roof will be planted with sedums, a wildflower mix, prickly pear c
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