“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…
It may not yet feel like it here in Citrus Heights, but winter is coming (as you no doubt know by now if you watch Game of Thrones). Liz is trying to get her yard in order after a long summer spent outside. She’s not sure, though, what she should…
Out of sight, out of mind. This old saying has always been a favorite of mine; there’s so much truth in it. At least, that’s what I’ve noticed over the 30 years I’ve worked in the HVAC business. If people can’t see it, they mostly forget about it. This is…
When you’re buying a new house in Northern California, there’s a lot to juggle. Real estate costs in our area are rising steadily; you may need to negotiate a higher price for your current home while simultaneously haggling a lower one for your new place. You also have to pack…
Like many folks in Davis, California, Cal has hard water in his home. He’s well aware of this and, now that he’s looking into getting a tankless water heater, he wants to make sure the combination of the two won’t be a problem. Cal says: “I’m going to be totally…
Every year, as the leaves here in Northern California start to change color to fiery orange, deep crimson, and rich brown, an alarm clock of sorts sounds in my head—not to get me out of bed in the morning, but rather to remind me it’s once again time for my…
Jen in Citrus Heights, CA just bought a house with the understanding that it’s time to have some work done on her sewers, but she’s trying to decide what route to go, specifically whether trenchless sewer repair is right for her. Jen asks: “I bought a great new home in…
California might just be the most unique state in the nation. There are a number of things that our home state a special place, including its natural beauty, the laid back style of the folks who live here, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to name a few. Those are…
There’s nothing more beautiful to me than Sacramento in the fall—apart from my wife, of course. I love this time of year. The summer heat has finally broken and we’re able to enjoy the outdoors again without sweating buckets. My favorite thing each autumn season is to take long walks…
Mark in Davis, CA is wondering about the quality of the water that comes out of his tap, and whether it’s okay for him to drink it. Mark says: “I don’t want to get into my exact age, but I remember when getting a cool drink of water was as…
