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Coronavirus disease 2019
July 22, 2026
COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever,[7] fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[8][9][10] Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days
The Founding of YouTube A Short History
July 14, 2026
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team wanted an easier way to share video online. In the early 2000s, uploading and sending video files was slow, formats were inconsistent, and most websites weren’t built for smooth playback.
How Often Should You Clean a Chimney During Heavy Winter Use?
January 3, 2026
Once winter sets in across Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, Tualatin, Beaverton, Sherwood, and nearby communities, fireplaces and wood stoves stop being decorative and start being practical. Fires burn longer. They burn more often. And for many households, they burn every single day. That raises one of the most
Burning Wood Safely in Winter: What Portland Homeowners Get Wrong
January 1, 2026
Winter is when fireplaces and wood stoves get the most use across Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, Tualatin, Beaverton, Sherwood, and surrounding areas. When the nights get cold, people burn more fires, burn them longer, and rely on them for comfort instead of ambiance. That’s also when we see
Why Fireplaces Smoke More During Winter And What to Check First
December 27, 2025
Every winter, we get the same call from homeowners across Portland, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, Tualatin, Beaverton, and surrounding areas: “My fireplace was just cleaned… so why is it still smoking?” If you’ve ever cracked a window, waved a towel at the smoke, or shut the damper mid-fire out