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.

Add some jazz to home's walks, driveways

Concrete pavers are durable, practical solution

Aug 12

Beating home's summer heat

Whole-house fans offer great alternative

Aug 5

Simplifying home's door installation

Pre-hung units remove complexity

Jul 29

Setting fence posts the right way

Step-by-step guide to ensure solid construction

Jul 22

Picking the perfect paint for home exterior

Process is equal parts instinct and homework

Jul 15

Homeowner hesitant to resolve mold problems in court

Legal action requires home test by costly industrial hygienist

Feb 18

A home heating system with brains

Programmable thermostats offer convenience, savings

Feb 11

How to fix a drafty house vent

Where it's safe to insulate

Feb 4

Whip your home extension cords into shape

Repairing cords the right way

Jan 28

New cordless saws deliver power, convenience

A comparison of two prominent reciprocating saw kits

Jan 21

Great additions to any bathroom

Installing bidets

Jan 14

Tools of the home improvement trade

Router is a versatile workshop tool

Jan 7

Did contractor rip off homeowner?

Final bill more than double estimate; work crew leaves damage

Dec 31

Getting your dollar's worth from home improvement

Projects pay off vs. those that don't

Dec 24

Home improvement gifts for the holidays

Books, software for your favorite handyman or woman

Dec 17

Tool ideas to brighten someone's holiday

Laser guides, rotary tools and ladders

Dec 10

Are reality TV home makeovers real?

Some things possible, but not everything

Dec 3

The uses and drawbacks of laser tools

Leveling and measuring among useful tasks

Nov 29

Kitchen cabinetry gets overhauled

Accents can give rooms a lift

Nov 19

A 'safe' bet for storing valuables

What's the best safe for you?

Nov 12

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