Jeff lives in Folsom and loves the big windows that he has in his house… at least, he usually does. This summer has been blazingly hot (even by Northern California standards), and Jeff wants to know the best way to cool down a house with big windows. He writes: “The…
As I’ve talked about in the past, Elk Grove is one of the most friendly cities in the country for young homeowners, with about 60 percent of the Millennials who live there actually owning their own houses. It’s also one of the cities in our area that has grown the…
Summers are my favorite time of year here in Northern California. I love the intense heat, but welcome slipping into my cool, air conditioned home after being out in the sunshine. There’s really nothing more refreshing in the summer months—other than an ice cold glass of lemonade, I suppose. Lemonade,…
Contrary to what my friends and family all think, my job isn’t entirely ductwork and filters and coolant leaks (although, that stuff is a big part of it). There’s also a good deal of emotional support involved with what I do, especially when an HVAC system breaks down during the…
Staying cool during our always-hot Sacramento summers is a team effort. On those August and July days when the high temperature soars above 100, we have to rely on a number of ways to beat the heat. We have our beautiful tree canopy to shade us, great ice cream shops…
Let’s be honest—when it comes to weather, we have it fairly easy here in Northern California. Summers are gloriously warm and dry and, while the winters are a little soggy and chilly, we’re pretty lucky that “cold” to us means anything below 60 degrees. The one thing that can take…
On the surface, Northern California probably doesn’t seem like it has all that much in common with Ancient Greece. We’re a thoughtful bunch here, of course, but we’re not nearly as concerned with philosophy as they were. We don’t wear togas (the occasional Halloween party excluded) and my guess is…
I have a reputation with most of my friends and family as a guy who gets a little too excited about his work. It’s definitely an earned reputation, as I’m always quick to start talking about trenchless sewer repair, the risks of ruptured pipes, and the reasons you shouldn’t pour…
Bill in Rancho Cordova, CA is hearing some strange noises coming from inside his walls close to his AC unit. Bill asks: “My AC seems to be working just fine but, every time it kicks off, it starts hissing so badly it sounds like a snake might have crawled into…
