Paul Bianchina

Contributor

For over 30 years, Paul Bianchina has been combining his two loves, building and writing. Contractor, author, and nationally syndicated columnist, Paul provides his readers with practical home improvement advice that’s written in a clear and easy to understand style. Paul’s three decades of extensive hands-on building experience covers everything from custom homes and remodels to the repair of fire- and water-damaged buildings. His column, Improving Your Home, is syndicated in newspapers and on websites nationwide, and he has written for a number of national and regional building publications including Family Handyman, Workbench, Home Mechanix, Home, Custom Builder, and NW Builder. He is the author of 11 construction books for such publishers as McGraw Hill, John Wiley, and Consumer Reports, several of which have been book club main selections. He also takes a break from construction writing with his monthly humor column, "Lighter Side", which won a local People’s Choice award. He has been a contributor to World Book Encyclopedia, is a former contributing remodeling editor for TwentyOne Magazine, and has taught college-level courses in both construction and writing. He chaired the Deschutes County Planning Commission for many years, and chaired the Oregon State University Extension Service Energy Advisory Committee, as well as having been an independent energy and weatherization auditor for several utility companies. Paul lives in Bend, Oregon with his wife, Rose, and their golden retrievers.

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Feb 1

Remember, real estate is a business

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Tips for constructing a ledger board deck

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Jan 20

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Jan 13

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Jan 5

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Dec 29

Lower your utility bills: Get an energy audit

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Dec 22

13 great gifts for do-it-yourselfers

Home improvement is more enjoyable with top-quality tools

Dec 16

Calculate 'paybacks' before buying furnace

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Dec 8

Must do's when adding attic insulation

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Dec 2

Caulking Tips: 10 Ways To Do A Better Caulking Job

How to get clean, weathertight seals while caulking

Nov 28

9 ways to keep lid on energy bills

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Nov 18

7 keys to designing a home vestibule

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Oct 28

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10 ways to winterize your home

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Oct 14

3 commonly overlooked roof repairs

Tips on replacing vents, sealing flashings

Oct 7

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