Remodeling Notes From Portland Job Sites

Practical lessons from our kitchen, bathroom, basement, and ADU projects across Portland: permits, materials, budgets, and what we would do in our own homes.

Finished basement living space in a Southeast Portland remodel by Rip City Construction

September 15, 2026Basement RemodelingPortland PermitsMoisture Control

What a 1924 Laurelhurst Basement Taught Us About Finishing Old Portland Basements

Lessons from a 1924 Laurelhurst basement remodel in Portland: moisture control, interior drain tile, BDS permits, egress window code, radon testing, and materials that survive a wet climate.

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