One of the things I love most about living in the Sacramento area is that, unlike in some other parts of the state, we get to experience four distinct seasons here. With our Mediterranean climate, we have hot and dry summers, wet and chilly winters, and the beautiful fall and…
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Ben in Elk Grove, CA is quite the handyman. He has a pretty ambitious idea he wants to ask us about. Ben says: “So, I’ve lived in Elk Grove, CA in the same house for the last 12 years or so. My wife and I really like the pace of…
In life, there are good surprises and there are bad surprises. We’ve all had good surprises—old friends calling when we’re having a lousy day, finding $10 in a pair of jeans, or receiving the perfect gift on our birthdays. Sadly, we’ve all also had bad surprises, like cars that won’t…
I talk to enough homeowners in my line of work as a window installation expert to know that picking out products these days—whether you’re buying a new TV or a new set of windows—is more stressful than it’s ever been before. The world wide web of online shopping has opened…
I love mysteries and puzzles. In fact, I can’t get enough of them. There’s actually a puzzle room here in Sacramento that I’ve been meaning to check out. From what I gather, the concept is simple: you and your group get “locked” in a room and have to decipher clues…
Miriam is having a problem with her hot water heater leaking. If you’ve ever been forced to take a cold shower in February, you know that any trouble with a hot water heater is serious. She writes: “So, I’ve been living in my two-bedroom ranch in Citrus Heights, CA for…
I’ve always been kind of hesitant about financing offers that seem just a little too good to be true. You know the type: Nothing upfront, just enter your credit card number for a free trial. Then, when you forget to unsubscribe, you’re hit with a monthly fee—and usually a contract…
Sacramento has been growing quite a bit in recent years. I think it’s somewhat easy to spot a new resident of our area, especially in the spring; they’re usually the people most vocal about their allergies. It’s not that the rest of us aren’t suffering, it’s just that we’re used…
