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How to Insulate Hot and Cold Water Pipes
Sweating pipes? High water heating bills? Frozen pipes in winter? By simply insulating your home’s water pipes, you can prevent frozen pipes, diminish the condensation on cold water pipes, conserve [...]
Are Heat Pumps Efficient in California?
There are many different HVAC systems on the market, so how do you know which one to choose? Is a heat pump a smart choice for California? Heat pumps have [...]
What’s the Best Way to Insulate Your Home?
Insulation is a great way to save energy year-round. Considering the high costs of electricity and fuel, insulation is an inexpensive project that pays huge dividends. According to the Energy [...]
11 Best HVAC System Upgrades and Modifications
The HVAC system controls the air in your home. There are so many options and upgrades available to you that you may feel confused or overwhelmed. We’re here to sort [...]
How to Prepare Your Home for Santa
You’ve been good all year and Santa is preparing his journey. If you’re on the Nice List, there’s just one last thing to do—get your home ready for Santa’s arrival. [...]
The Best 2019 Energy Efficiency Loans for Homeowners in California
I’m far from the first person to have this thought, but a new year really is a great time to take stock of all that’s happening around you in order [...]
Why Does My Furnace Sound Like It’s Backfiring? Ask an HVAC Expert
Tim in Sacramento is having somewhat of a scary issue with his furnace this weekend, so he’s reaching out to ask an HVAC expert about it. Tim writes: “Hey Bell [...]
How to Remove Fluoride from Your Tap Water at Home
I remember when I had to go to the dentist as a little kid. My favorite part of every trip was the end, when after all the cleaning—plus hopefully good [...]
Why a Clogged Drain in Winter May Be a Mainline Sewer Problem
I recently had a problem with my car. It wasn’t all that severe. The battery was dead from old age, and it just needed to be replaced. Now, this is [...]
Can Double Pane Windows Be Repaired? Ask a Window Expert
Kelly in Sacramento has had a tragedy befall the new double pane windows she invested in, and now she’s looking for some info that can help. Kelly asks: “This is [...]
The Benefits of a Heat Pump vs. an Electric Furnace for Northern California Homes
I’m a big fan of comic book movies. I’ve always been a little bit of a geek, but in the last 20 years or so, special effects have made it [...]
Merry Christmas from Bell Brothers! Breakfast with Santa and CHiPs for Kids
Christmas is upon us! As we're all scrambling in preparation for the holiday festivities, let's take a moment to remember the reason for the season. 2018 CHiPs for Kids Toy [...]