You turn on the bathroom faucet—and brownish water comes flowing out. Your upstairs shower trickles water. And, your kitchen sink is always clogged. If you own a historic home in Woodland, like the beautifully restored Victorians on College Street, these plumbing problems might sound all too familiar. While everyone has…
Sacramento allergies are notoriously bad. While being known as The City of Trees might make for pretty streets and lots of shade, all that plant life also puts allergens and pollens in our air. But, did you know that the quality of the air in your home might also be…
Dixon’s last Food Truck Mania of the season is coming up at the end of September, just one more sign that it’s nearly the end of summer. Soon, cooler weather will set in, and our water heaters will be working overtime, using up to 18% of the energy in our…
Natomas is one of the last areas of Sacramento still partially undeveloped—but nowhere near as undeveloped as it used to be. Houses keep creeping closer to the airport, and, for some people, noise has become an issue. People who live in the area, and in other noisy neighborhoods like Midtown…
It’s back to school for the kids of Loomis Union School District, which for a lot of us also marks the end of summer. Football season, pumpkin spice lattes, and cooler weather are just around the corner. And, most of us will move the arm on our thermostats from cool…
Roseville tends to jump on new technology—after all, we are home to 3 of the top 25 technology companies in the country—but many people aren’t familiar with the latest technology of water heaters. These new water heaters aren’t terribly complicated; in fact, in lay terms, they’re simpler than a standard…
Our city of Yuba boasts amazing family events, like the recent Yuba-Sutter Fair, that keep first-time homebuyers seeking their dream homes right here in Sutter County. But with the joy of finding that perfect house comes the added costs associated with becoming a homeowner. As a new homeowner, you’ll have…
Chromium-6, and other metals in our Roseville drinking water, is no longer front page news—it’s been an acknowledged problem in our region since research into the groundwater near the former McClellan Air Force Base turned up high levels in 2015. Many homeowners are concerned about this carcinogen, which affects the…
Most historic homes were built with curb appeal in mind—architectural features like gables, turrets, and specially-sized windows were common. While these design elements are what provide the charm in the Alkali Flats North neighborhood of Sacramento, they do create some challenges when trying to make energy improvements to your historic…
