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Now’s the Time to Build a Solar-Focused Home in Antelope, from the Roofline to the Windows
Maybe I’m showing my age, but I remember when the little town of Antelope was almost blown off the map, literally. This was in 1973,

Winter Furnace Maintenance Tips in Mild French Camp Climate
The weather in Northern California can be wacky. I think anyone who’s lived here would agree with that. I know in our coverage zone alone,

Ask an HVAC Expert: Tom in Ripon, CA, “Why Is My New Furnace Heating Unevenly, Blowing Dust?”
Tom in Ripon, CA, just bought a new furnace—but problems are already boiling up. He says: I had a gas furnace and a new central

Why Your Bathtub Is Clogged: Natomas’ Status as the Boomtown on a Floodplain Could Be the Cause
Maybe you’ve heard Natomas referred to by its nickname, Boomtown on a Floodplain. For most of the past decade, there was a moratorium on new

How HVAC Price Increases May Prompt More Energy Efficient Furnace Technology in the Future
I’m not really one to get worked up about national news stories, but my ears definitely perked when I started hearing talk about the future

Folsom’s Daredevil Spirit Shouldn’t Extend to Your DIY Heat Pump Repairs
Folsom, with its open spaces and temperate Mediterranean climate, is a great place for folks who love the outdoors, no matter the time of year.

Save Money and Stay Energy-Conscious in Sacramento’s Market
The Sacramento housing market is really exploding right now, with median house prices rising to the pre-bubble pricing of the last decade—it’s definitely a seller’s

New Windows: Adding Value to Northern California Homes?
“Going green” is no longer just a catchy phrase for recycling, but a common practice among individuals and corporations alike to conserve energy and move

Furnace Is Leaking Water: Risks for 90s-built Houses in Rocklin
A while back, Rocklin went through a big growth spurt. In 1980, the town had fewer than 10,000 residents, but these days that number is

Addressing Cold Second Story Complaints in Roseville Neighborhoods
I was recently at the Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento. It’s a really interesting place, with tons of Northern California history. One of the most

Protect Your Home’s HVAC Unit From Arden-Arcade Earthquake
Earthquakes are a fact of life in California. This year alone, Arden-Arcade has experienced two quakes. While neither were large enough to pose much danger,

Now Is The Time To Get An AC Tune-Up In Sacramento?
Vacaville is an easy town to spot: it’s about halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco, with a brightly colored playground for kids at the Nut