There are a lot of unexpected problems that can cause a homeowner to need to have sewers repaired—and this winter in Sacramento I think we saw them all. Here in the capital, we got pounded by rain, ending our long-standing drought and setting a few records for precipitation in January…
I meet a lot of different types of people in my line of work installing windows all throughout Northern California, but the one thing I think they all have in common is that they love living here. Some folks like the proximity to world-class destinations like Yosemite National Park, Napa…
Did you know that about 10 years ago the U.S. Census Bureau claimed that Elk Grove was the fastest growing city in the country? While growth has slowed a bit from that nation-leading pace, it has remained steady over the last decade. Long-time Elk Grove residents have had to adapt…
It’s almost time, once again, for the annual Elk Grove Greener Gardens Tour, exploring the colors and designs of local gardens throughout the community. The tour allows residents of the City of Elk Grove to showcase gardens that highlight green gardening practices, including quite a few that focus on zero-scaping…
One of my favorite things about Northern California is our beautiful historic homes. All over Sacramento, we have classic houses built many decades ago, some of which are almost 100 years old. In other cities like Roseville, Folsom, and Elk Grove, we have neighborhoods that sprung up in the 40s…
Sacramento is a fun place to play, but it’s an even better place to raise a family. Aside from all the kid-friendly things to do in Sacramento, there are excellent communities with thriving schools, low crime rates, low unemployment, and affordable cost of living. In fact, along with the surrounding…
A long time Roseville client, Jeff, recently converted the back room of his house into an in-law suite for his father-in-law. The problem, though, is that the walls back there weren’t insulated well, and as the summer has started heating up, it’s becoming a problem. Jeff says: “I need some…
From the Delta to the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, every town in our area has its own special feel—but there’s something unique about Davis. Maybe it’s because it’s a college town filled with science professors and agriculture students, but every time I’m there, I notice that folks are working…
One of my favorite things about Folsom are the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. I can imagine that waking up to a warm cup of coffee each morning and staring out over the beautiful landscape is a pretty great way to start your morning. In a town with such…
Those of us that grew up in the 70s and 80s remember it nostalgically as a time when music and entertainment were at their best and kids could play in the street until dinner time without supervision. It was a time when, if you wanted to talk to someone, you…
