Articles by Roger Faris

Roger's Home Journal: Water Supply Woes

Trench safety is really a serious issue. Every year, someone in our area is buried by the collapse of a trench. Don't take any chances.

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Very Special Ladder Instructions

Mild-mannered Roger Faris, home improvement guru at the Phinney Neighborhood Center, is angry.

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Know Which Way the Wind Blows

It's housepainting season, but before you start sanding off those layers of old paint, make sure you will not endanger yourself, your children or your neighbors with lead dust.

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A Prerequisite To Home Improvement Projects

Roger is distracted from home improvement, and goes for a sail to Bainbridge Island for his Save the World Institute.

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The View From Tatoosh

Roger Faris has just returned from building a privy on windswept Tatoosh Island, off the coast of Cape Flattery.

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Climate Change Becomes Personal

Roger Faris talks about the possibility of selling refrigerators to penguins and other global warming woes.

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Hit By A Ton Of Bricks

A year later, Roger Faris visits the people who have worked tirelessly to make us earthquake-proof in the aftermath of the February 28, 2001 temblor.

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The Lighter Side Of Social Engineering

Channelling new development into acceptable form in accessory dwelling units.

Working Together at the Home Design and Remodel Fair

Preview the events and participants in the fifth annual fair hosted by the Phinney Neighborhood Center on February 3.

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In Search of a Miracle (Product)

Roger's latest discovery--a truly miraculous product.

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Region Braces for Seismic Terrier Attack

Preparing for the next earthquake that may shake us like a small dog with a big attitude.

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Toys Make the World go Wobbly!

This is the season when many of you will develop an urge to make something special for a little niece, nephew, or other loved one. Learn from Roger's experience in handmade wooden toys.

Living Together On Just One Planet

It's difficult to focus on issues of home maintenance, repair, and improvement when the world seems to be coming apart.

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Living Lightly on the Water

Roger Faris explores the concept of water-based home improvement from an ecological point of view.

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Are We Ready For Another Earthquake?

We are still feeling the effects of the February 28 Nisqually earthquake as buildings tumble and costs for the repair of the Alaskan Way Viaduct mount.