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Surprisingly, Cold Hardwood Floors—and Toes—in the Winter Is an HVAC Problem
I know it’s been almost a decade since there was a sighting of Delta and Dawn, the humpback whales that swam from the San Francisco
Heating and Air Tips to Keep Your Home Office Toasty Warm over the Elk Grove Winter
About 10 years ago, Elk Grove was the fastest growing city in the United States, but I remember when it was just a sleepy farm
Despite Lower Incentives, Solar Panels Still Save Money
One of the many advantages to living in the forward-focused state of California is all the great incentives we receive for installing solar panels on our
Garage Insulation for Lathrop’s Sudden Freezes: Pipe Protection
It’s still pretty nice outside in Lathrop, even though the calendar says it’s fall. In fact, the climate here tends to be pretty mild and
Don’t Let Your Home’s Dusty Ducts Damage the Clothes Stored in Your Hall Closet
If you live in some of the more mountainous communities in our area, you know summers are scorching, but winters can get chilly—cold enough that
Comply with Granite Bay’s Stage 2: Install Low-Flow Fixtures
Granite Bay residents are no strangers to water conservation. Thankfully, the Stage 4 restrictions were moved back to Stage 2 last April thanks to improved
Join the Davis Renewable Energy Craze by Installing a Hybrid Heat Pump and Propane Furnace
When I’m in Davis, it seems like every building is using clean energy. There are solar panels everywhere in that town, especially once you start
Common and Costly: Leaky Ductwork in Midtown Row Houses
There’s a lot of new construction in Sacramento lately, and I’m not just talking about the new downtown arena, Golden 1 Center. There are new
Winterizing Your HVAC System: Why You Need An AC Cover?
One of my favorite stories about Placerville is the history of the Bell Tower. After a series of fires in 1856, the citizens realized they
Yuba City’s Tule Fog vs. Single Pane Windows in Your Tract Home
Last year about this time, I drove north to Yuba City to install new windows. It was early, right around sunrise, and I was headed
River Sediment in Stockton Reveals Hot Water Restriction Clue
A good friend is a local history buff, and he’s always telling me about how important the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers are to our
What’s the Best Insulation When Remodeling Your Roseville Home? Loose-Fill Makes a Strong Case
I have a friend who’s a real estate agent, and he talks about housing prices like my other buddies talk about basketball scores. This city