Coloma is one of the prettiest communities I visit on my service calls. It’s a small place, right on the edge of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, along the banks of the South Fork American River. If you’re a nature lover, Coloma has it all, from towering trees
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, and it was all over our local news. A wheel overheated on a train and began to spark, which lit the wood railcar carrying bombs
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 comfortable year round, which makes it easy for families to enjoy all our many parks have to offer. But, just because we don’t have some
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 needed an emergency warning system for the town’s protection. A bell was ordered from England, and, when it arrived, it was hung in a wooden
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 is up, this city is down. This city will get more expensive in the next few years. For a while now, he’s said Sacramento is
Most historic homes were built with curb appeal in mind—architectural features like gables, turrets, and specially-sized windows were common. While these design elements are what provide the charm in the Alkali Flats North neighborhood of Sacramento, they do create some challenges when trying to make energy improvements to your historic
I know I’m not the only Stockton resident that loves our city’s restored historic homes—their unique details are often impossible to recreate in the modern houses of today. Unfortunately, some of the things that make them so special may also make it harder to keep them cool. We see average
“Didn’t you guys just talk about insulation?” you might ask. And we did — but attic insulation, specifically. But what about the floor, should you be insulating that? And what kind of insulation works best for your home? Is there a timeline for when you should reinsulate your home? These are
If I told you that your brand-new HVAC, sealed ducts, and double-paned windows were worthless, how would you feel? Probably a little defensive. After all, how could that be true? We’ve talked again and again about the value of each of those things in this very blog. How could they
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