Starting at the end of this month and on through September, the Sacramento area is going to get hot, with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s settling down into the Valley, like relatives who won’t leave. While it means a lot of summer fun, it also means spending money…
We know that many people in the Sacramento region (and all over the state, really) are curious about solar energy and whether it might be right in their home. As premium solar installers who always want to go the extra mile for our clients, we figured it’d be a good…
If there’s one thing in your home that you don’t want to go wrong, it’s probably the toilet. Not only are toilets essential to our everyday lives, they also carry away stuff we’d rather not come into the rest of the house. And they also hold gallons of water at…
Most folks think about AC in terms of money: Am I getting what I paid for? That’s the driving question behind every tune-up, every repair, and every replacement. Is a new system worth the high cost of installation? Is a repair now better in the long run? Why am I…
Your condenser is a key player in keeping your home cool. It may sit outside the house, an isolated box in the back or side yard, and you may not think about it much. But it’s working hard for you every day you use your AC, and it deserves a…
Tax season has come and gone, and most of us could have used a few more breaks. Most folks are familiar with deductibles that arise from dependents and other expenses. A lot of people are also aware that you can get tax breaks from business expenses. But a lot of…
We’ve been talking solar energy lately here at Bell Brothers, and boy, has it gotten affordable. We see panels all over Sacramento and beyond, and it seems like every subdivision has at least one or two early-adopters of the solar craze. Solar is an awesome source of power: it’s affordable,…
We’ve talked a lot lately about energy-efficient upgrades for your home, especially ones that qualify for rebates. And while rebates can be a great way to save money and energy at the same time, they’re not always the best option for all homeowners. Rebates require a fair amount of up-front…
