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“How Often Should You Clean Your Air Ducts in Sacramento?” Kelly Asks an HVAC Expert
Our friend Kelly here in Sacramento is having some problems with dust and allergies (join the club!). She asks: “Hi there, Bell Brothers. I live in downtown Sacramento, off of [...]
What To Do If Your Furnace Is Leaking Water in Summer
There are some things you only think about during certain times of the year. When was the last time you thought about whether you were wearing sunblock in the middle [...]
Ygrene vs. HERO: Know Your Home Energy Efficiency Financing Programs
Back when I was a kid, my buddies and I used to have these long arguments about which superheroes could beat which other superheroes in a fight, as if the [...]
“How Much Does a Tub Leaking Through a Ceiling Cost to Fix?” Jake in Sacramento Asks a Plumber
Our friend Jake in Sacramento, CA wrote in this week with a pretty serious plumbing inquiry. Jake says: “Until recently, I always thought I was fortunate to have a bathroom [...]
Is HERO a PACE Program? What California Homeowners Must Know
As you may or may not have noticed, I've been talking quite a bit lately about all the various home financing programs available to homeowners in Northern California who want [...]
The Best HVAC Filter Replacement Frequency for Summer Energy Efficiency
There are some universal truths about summer, like how there’s nothing as great as jumping into a cold pool on one of our signature Sacramento super hot summer days. Or, [...]
Must-Know Info: The Best California Plumbing Rebates for Energy Conscious Homeowners
There are a lot of things that Californians like us know about that folks in other states simply don't. Like how long our summer really can be, and how much [...]
“Can You Tell Me How to Find the Main Sewer Line in Your House?” Lisa in Sacramento Asks an Expert
Lisa in Sacramento is having some plumbing troubles that necessitate knowing how to find the main sewer line in your house. She writes: “I don’t want to overreact here, but [...]
What Temperature to Set the Thermostat to in Summer—and Other Energy Saving Tips for Californians
I know a young couple who tell me they always fight over the thermostat—but their fights are actually a little different than the type my wife and I used to [...]
“Why Is My House So Hot with the AC On?” Juan in Sacramento Asks an HVAC Expert
Juan in Sacramento, CA is having a few problems with the temperature of the air in his house, even though his AC seems to be fine. Juan asks: “Man, I [...]
How to Handle Leaking Plumbing in a Ceiling: Advice from an Expert Plumber
I used to watch a lot of terrible movies when I was younger. You know the type, right? Movies so bad they’re good—the ones filled with cheesy cliches, corny dialogue, [...]
The Best California Energy Rebates for Windows: An FAQ from Custom Window Experts
There are a lot of clichés that you tend to hear in my line of work about windows: windows are the eyes of the house, that good-looking windows are the [...]