--- title: "Jo Blinman — Siding & Exteriors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/siding-and-exteriors/jo-blinman-pfvwus-pf~1762363407 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1762363407.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jo Blinman" category: ["Siding & Exteriors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/69f3d58e02c9b40b_2185-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Portland, Oregon 97086, United States" phone: "(775) 232-1142" website: https://www.neilkelly.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 65 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Jo Blinman Original Houzz profile: [Jo Blinman](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/siding-and-exteriors/jo-blinman-pfvwus-pf~1762363407) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Siding & Exteriors - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** California, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves With an entrepreneurial heart, Jo has 20+ years experience in Residential renovation and construction, exterior and renewable energy solutions. Jo specializes in residential and small commercial Solar and renewable energy storage solutions, exterior residential renovations including Windows, Patio Doors, Entry Doors, Siding, Roofing, Custom Designed Decks, Fencing, Seamless Gutters, Stand-Alone Back-up Generators, HVAC Systems, and Blown in Attic Insulation. Though their career, Jo has worked all over the United States from coast to coast, Helping grow and expand in high visibility and multi million dollar markets such as Brooklyn, New York, Lake Tahoe CA/NV and Burbank, Los Angeles. A few favorite projects of Jo's was the opportunity to help homeowners like Bill Nye The Science guy find energy resilience with a whole home back up generator, Help hundreds of families transition to renewable energy with solar and solar storage options as well as do historical renovation and preservation in Savannah, Georgia. While there they had the honor to be the window designer for Hallmark Homes "Idea House" spec home, that won the prestigious Southern Living Magazine award for energy efficient Pella windows. Jo has also had the opportunity to be part of a team from Lowe's that did extended stay relief work for hurricane Katrina, helped schools in New York and Los Angeles teach children about sustainable living with the Lowe's toolbox for education grant, empowered Women through in-store how to clinics, and partnered with Realtors to help first time home buyers with their renovation needs through the Pro-Services Realtor Program. If you're looking to do an exterior home improvement project and need a well rounded, empathetic and creative solutions minded consultant, Jo is ready to actively listen to your needs and help make your dreams into reality. ### Services Provided - Composite Decking - Custom Built Decking - Entry Doors - HVAC - Patio Doors - Replacement Windows - Roofing - Siding - Solar Panels - Storage Battery ### Areas Served - California - Nevada - Oregon - Texas - Utah ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 200,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jo Blinman | | Address | Portland, Oregon 97086, United States | | Phone | (775) 232-1142 | | Website | https://www.neilkelly.com | | Followers on Houzz | 65 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/joblinman ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jo Blinman](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/siding-and-exteriors/jo-blinman-pfvwus-pf~1762363407) - **Website:** https://www.neilkelly.com - **Phone:** (775) 232-1142 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certifications - ▪ E1LZV4 LG CHEM PRIME Battery Storage Certification - ▪ LG Solar USA SN20210226003 - ▪ Sonnen Batterie - NABCEP - ▪ Powerwall 2 - Tesla - ▪ North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Cosmetology, Aesthetician, Nail Technologist (License) - State Board of California - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Joey Hernandez, Aug. 2015** > I recently had the pleasant experience to work with Project Special, Jonie Blinman, of Lowe's Burbank. > > Jonie talked with me and my spouse very patiently about all the possible options. The project included permanently removing burglar bars, and replacing old aluminum windows with a variety of windows. > > We explained to Jonie the concerns we had with dogs, safety, energy efficiecy. Jonie carefully explained that that double-hung windows will be great for the dogs and she also explained that safety glass would meet our safety concerns. All windows are double pain and have low-e ratings--Jonie knew the product well and did a great job giving that information to us. > > Finally, Jonie told us before project started that that our "House will be transformed". And, she got that right! > > Thanks Lowe's Burbank and Joanie for all the support and professionalism **★★★★★ — elsie20, Aug. 2015** > I am so glad i made an appointment with Lowe's and was very happy with the experience. Joanie twas the best ever, she understood everything i needed and wanted on my windows. Her customer service was impeccable. I am very happy with the outcome and would reach out to lowe's again, I would be happy to work with Joanie, it won't be the last she will here from me. I need window coverings next and she is the first I will be emailing. **Comment from Jo Blinman:** > Elsie!! Thank you for the opportunity to work with you in your window project- what a transformation! I'm so glad you love your new Pella windows (before and after in photos below of one of the window openings) and I look forward to helping you again in the future! Thank you for your review! **★★★★★ — Carly Stratbucker, July 2015** > Jonie is kind, professional, and really listens to what the customers are looking for in their home. She does a great job of giving the customers what the want at a price that is worth the value. I would recommend Jonie on all exterior home projects! **★★★★★ — Jim Herzfeld, July 2015** > I used Lowe's to replace nearly all the doors and windows when I remodeled a custom built home from the 70's. It was a big job -- we're talking 8 large sliding doors (Pellas -- with the rolldown shades in between the panes and hideway screens) and a couple of large windows (also Pellas with the roll-screens and shades) as well as a very large set of bi-fold doors made by Jeld-Wen. > > For the most part, things went smoothly, but there was, over the course of construction, a few hiccups and here's the thing... when things DON'T go exactly as planned, that's when you want someone with integrity and follow-through on your side, and in this case, the Lowe's rep, Jonie Blinman, was fantastic. She was easy to contact, came out to the site frequently, and made sure that in the end everything was done right and that we were happy. House ended up looking great, and by using Lowe's vs. Pella I know we saved some serious $. :-) **Comment from Jo Blinman:** > Jim- it was such a pleasure to work with you on your first phase of windows and doors! Thank you for the opportunity and for your kind words! Here's some pictures of during renovation- feel free to share your after photos! **★★★★★ — Wyndie Barrascout\_Mills, April 2015** > I used Lowe's services to build our new redwood deck. It was a great experience from beginning to end and I wish I could give them an extra star in my review. > > Lowe's sent Jonie to my house to measure the area and give an estimate. She was so personable to work with, she made us feel like she was personally vested in our deck and gave us some fabulous design ideas that we wouldn't have come up with otherwise. And we never felt like she was trying to increase the price to her benefit. She was respectful of our budget and concerns. > > The entire process was handled beautifully and Jonie and Kazar kept us informed at every step of the process and best of all the quote they gave us at the beginning never changed. This was a HUGE selling point for using Lowes vs a true contractor. The price they tell you at the beginning is never what you end up actually paying for, it's always over budget and over the time specified. This was NOT the case with Lowes > > I now have a beautiful deck that is great for relaxing and personal entertaining and I couldn't have imagined it to look more wonderful thanks to Jonie, Kazar and the amazing team at Lowes. **Comment from Jo Blinman:** > Wyndie, thank you so much! It was such a pleasure to work with you both! Enjoy your outdoor living space, and may you make many wonderful memories! Here are some photos of during construction- feel free to share your photos once you've stained your deck!! ## Selected projects - [Patio Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-doors-pj-vj~864347) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Solar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/solar-pj-vj~6940872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 45 - [Entry Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-doors-pj-vj~6941586) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Windows](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windows-pj-vj~864351) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Roofing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/roofing-pj-vj~864358) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 77 - [Custom-Built Decking](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-decking-pj-vj~864332) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 79 - [Siding](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/siding-pj-vj~864373) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Battery Storage Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/battery-storage-solutions-pj-vj~6942497) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Fencing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fencing-pj-vj~864413) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - [Stand-by Generators](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stand-by-generators-pj-vj~864355) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/siding-and-exteriors/jo-blinman-pfvwus-pf~1762363407) ## Community Q&A **Q: Hi Pella, Need help matching paint to window exterior.** *(in Photo Questions)* I have your casement windows with a wood interior and alumnium clad exterior. Per the invoice, Designer w/ DGP, Clad, Model 2, exterior color Tan. What Sherwin Williams color is the closest to the Tan exterior? Thank you so much for your help! Amanda A: When you go to the paint desk ask them to look up "Pella Tan" :) **Q: Looking for a good company to install energy-efficient windows.** *(in Other)* Any recommendations out there? I've got LOTS of windows in my 1923 house, and there are a lot of high-pressure companies calling me, competing for their business. A: Valerie, it was a pleasure to work with you on your project! I hope you are loving your Pella windows! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*