Jen in Roseville, CA is one of the folks in our area who’s fortunate enough to have a basement, and she has a question about the ductwork down there. Jen asks: “I’m actually lucky enough to have a basement in my Roseville home. It’s really nice. We have a ping-pong
The weather is starting to heat up—and so are the questions from our friends. Don asks: “I’ve always been interested in how my house stays cool. I think it’s because I was born and raised here in Sacramento, where—let’s face it—the summer months can get pretty hot. From what I
An old friend of mine recently had some trouble courtesy of some unwelcome guests in her attic: rats. She lives in downtown Sacramento where there have been construction projects going on like crazy in the past few years, from apartment buildings to fancy hotels to the new Kings arena. Apparently,
There are so many misconceptions that regularly go around in the world of HVAC systems. In my line of work, I think misconceptions just might be the one thing that circulates more than air. Bad jokes aside, though, it’s important to discuss them from time to time. The ones I
I think that we all play favorites from time to time. I know, I know, if you’re a parent you can’t pick a favorite kid, but when it comes to many other things, like TV shows, musicians, or ice cream flavors, I think we all have our personal favorites. This
Over the past five years or so, I’ve really enjoyed the renaissance that has been going on in Midtown Sacramento. I love seeing all the new bike lanes, the farmers markets, the local restaurants, and, yes, even the nightlife. All these things have come together to revitalize the area in
As a responsible homeowner myself, I know it can sometimes feel a bit like you’re a shrewd detective. If you hear an odd noise, you have to investigate where it’s coming from; your furnace, your pipes, or even your floorboards can all be prime suspects. And when you find that
One of the many nice things about living in Sacramento is the day trips to San Francisco and the rest of the Bay. I myself have never wanted to live there—a bit too busy for my tastes. I do, however, like venturing into San Francisco on a Saturday to see
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“Hold your horses, I don’t know algebra!” That was the response I got last week while talking to a homeowner about insulation and R-value. I had a good chuckle about that later, but truth be told that wasn’t the first time someone has had that reaction. Over the years, I’ve
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