I love a good underdog sports movie. You know the type: a scrappy group of kids or slightly dysfunctional adults have to come together for some inspiring reason so that they can prove themselves and triumph over a bad guy team with a major advantage. These types of movies, I…
In plumbing, the problems that homeowners tend to call a plumber about fall into one of two distinct categories: very serious or very visible. If there’s a leak in a bathroom or kitchen sink, homeowners tend to call. If they have a clogged toilet, they call. If they have sewage…
Our friend Kurt out in Folsom, CA considers himself a bit of a handyman, and he has a question today about a potential DIY job in his home. Kurt says: “Over the winter, we had some unwelcome guests make a home in our attic. I’ll spare you from some of…
I went through a “rock” phase when I was a kid. I’m not talking about punk rock or heavy metal, though I’ve always liked blasting guitar riffs from my speakers. I’m talking about the year we spent studying minerals and rocks in Earth Science class. After the first lesson, I…
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…
Bell Brothers is the go-to expert plumbing leak detection and repair company in Sacramento. We offer professional, timely service, maintenance, and repair for any pipe problem. Get in touch with our No Surprise Guys today and we’ll be happy to come take a look at the plumbing leak, backup, or…
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…
Sandy has read some of our Bell Brothers blog entries about problems that come result from having leaky ducts and she suspects that her own ductwork may need to be replaced. Sandy asks: “Hi there! Big fan of your blog. It’s helped me get all the HVAC and other services…
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…
