Free Weatherization

 

The City of Portland offers FREE ATTIC or WALL INSULATION (a $950 value) to lower income residents. The program is open to both homeowners and renters of uninsulated duplexes or single family houses.

Come to the Fix-It Fair for an application and more information, or call the Energy Office at 823-7222.

 

 

Free weatherization kits will be given out to the first 150 people to attend weatherization workshops! The kits include 5 plastic storm windows and weather-stripping supplies. One kit per household, limited to Portland residents.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FIX-IT FAIR

 

Saturday

November 20, 1999

8:30AM - 2:00PM

Cascade Campus—PCC 705 N. Killingsworth

 

FREE

 

◻  Insulation for Qualified Homes

 

◻  Weatherization Kits

 

◻  Water Conservation Kits

 

◻  Child-Care

 

◻  How-To Classes

 

◻  Hot Dogs, Popcorn & Soda

 

- IT’S ALL FREE -

 

Just Show Up &

Have Fun!

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The Fix-It Fair is a neighborhood oriented event designed to connect Portland households with public resources to help solve common problems in homes. The Fair features exhibits by local agencies and retailers with information and hands-on demonstrations on how to solve simple household problems.

 

Free how-to classes are

offered throughout the day.
Look inside for the schedule

of classes.

 

Lower income households are invited to enroll in the City’s Block-By-Block Program to receive FREE home weatherization.

Visit These

Displays and Exhibits

To Learn About…

 

Weatherization

Recycling

Gardening & Composting

Bike Repair and Maintenance

Skillet Meals

Crime Prevention

Emergency Preparedness

Car Sharing

Energy & Water Conservation

And Much More!

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Weatherizing Your Home

Stay warmer and lower your utility bills. Free weatherization kits to the first 150 participants.

45-minute classes begin at 9, 10, 11, noon and 1pm.

Presented by the Portland Energy Office.

 

Introduction to Insulation

Learn about different types of insulation, as well as free programs, rebates and low-interest loans.

45-minute class begins at 10am.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Furnace Basics

Learn about maintenance, safety, prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to replace your furnace or thermostat.

45-minute class begins at 11am.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

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Reduce Water Use

Learn how to save up to $80 per year on your water and sewer bill with simple repair of leaky faucets and toilets. Get free water-saving materials worth $25.

90-minute classes begin at 9:30, 11am and 12:30.

Presented by the Portland Water Bureau.

 

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Household Appliances

Did you know that your household appliances make up 30-50% of your energy bill? Learn how to buy, maintain and use your household appliances with energy efficiency in mind.

45-minute class begins at 1pm.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

 

Home Repair

Get tips so you can “fix-it” yourself.

45-minute class begins at noon.

Presented by the Portland Housing Center

 

Financing Home Repairs and Home Equity Loans

Learn where to find public and private sources of money for home repair projects and other needs.

45-minute class begins at 11am and 1pm.

Presented by the Portland Housing Center

 

Healthy Home

Does your house make you sick? Learn about carbon monoxide, mold and mildew problems found in your home.

45-minute class begins at noon.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Quick and Easy Skillet Meals

Feed your family fast, delicious food for pennies.

Stationed in exhibit area.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Money 2000

Money management tips and methods to help identify personal and family goals, and to improve your financial well being.

45-minute class begins at 9am.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Lead Based Paint Hazards

Learn how to protect you and your family from the danger of commonly found household lead paint.

45-minute class begins at 11 am.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

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Pet Care

Find out some easy ways to keep your pet healthy, clean and happy.

45-minute class begins at 1pm.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Family Time

Learn inexpensive ways to have fun with your kids through art, healthy snacks and much more.

45-minute class begins at 10 am.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Cool Earth Wise Gifts From Old Stuff

Hands-on session teaching you to make fun cards and gift-wrap from old stuff.

45-minute class begins at noon.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Basic Bike Maintenance and Repair

Get tips on flat tire repair, basic brake maintenance, derailer adjustments, safety checks and lubrication guidelines.

Stationed in exhibit area.

Presented by The Bike Gallery.

 

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Landscaping and Pruning

Learn basic pruning techniques and how to make your home landscape safer.

45-minute classes begin at 10 am and noon.

Presented by OSU Extension.

 

Chemical-free Gardening: Strategies and Techniques

Managing pest in the garden is a snap when we work with nature. Learn how healthy soil, diverse landscape and preventative measures are the best—and possibly easiest—“defense” against insects, disease and weeds.

45-minute class begins at 11 am.

Presented by Metro.

 

Home Composting

Get tips on using a composting bin for yard debris, learn how to grass-cycle and maintain a worm bin for composting food waste. Enter a drawing to win a free compost bin.

45-minute classes begin at 1pm.

Presented by Metro.

 

 

Questions: Call the Portland Energy Office at 823-7222.