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.

Roof shingles to rave about

Durability, looks, fire protection are unparalleled

Mar 12

6 ways to boost curb appeal

Visualize, repair, clean, declutter, landscape, paint

Mar 5

Legacy wiring sparks questions

Buyers ponder safety of 'paper wrap' wiring

Feb 26

Snow removal with a smile

Blowers, throwers offer convenience, long-term savings

Feb 19

Home improvement you can trust

Must-visit Web sites for products, tips, contractors

Feb 12

Window trim: from boring to bold

3 basic themes, dozens of possibilities

Feb 5

Best payback on remodel

Win buyers with new kitchen, additions, repairs

Jan 29

Solution for icy gutters

Heat tape to the rescue

Jan 22

The stigma of 'Cadet' heaters

Performance, resale value are top concerns

Jan 15

Freeze-proof your pipes

Do-it-yourself tips on insulation, sealants, vents

Jan 8

Exterior lighting dos and don'ts

11 tips to optimize safety, savings

Jan 5

Keep ice dams at bay

Warning signs and prevention tips

Dec 28

Insulation job hits peculiar snag

Is cold weather a valid reason for delay?

Dec 18

Top tools for holiday wish lists

Give the gift of jigsaw, auto-hammer this year

Dec 11

Finding fix for frigid rooms

Answer may lie in attic

Dec 4

Oscillating tools: many choices, uses

Cutting, sanding, scraping made easy

Nov 25

Become master of your energy bills

New technology monitors usage, detects leaks

Nov 20

Winterizing your chimney

Do-it-yourself tips for eliminating creosote, soot

Nov 13

Devil's in the home warranty details

Don't be fooled by 'fine print'

Nov 6

Downside to high-efficiency furnace?

Reliability rumor examined

Oct 30

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