Going, Going, Almost Gone: The Federal Energy Tax Credits
Going, Going, Almost Gone: The Federal Energy Tax Credits If you haven’t taken advantage of any of the federal government’s energy tax credits, you have a little bit of time left, but not much — they run out on December 31, 2011. If you’re one of the many people hoping they’ll be extended just as they [...]
What Do You Know About Automatic Zoning?
What Do You Know About Automatic Zoning? How many times have you found yourself checking the thermostat because one part of your home always seems to be colder or warmer than everywhere else? If you have have a multi-level Bay Area home, your top floor may always seem to be warmer than the main floor where [...]
A Licensed Plumber can Help with that Old House Purchase
A Licensed Plumber can Help with that Old House Purchase It’s difficult not to be tempted with all the great purchase deals available on older homes in the Bay Area — that 19th century townhome you’ve admired while headed to work for the past several years may now have a for sale sign in the front yard [...]
Save Money by Calling a Contractor?
Save Money by Calling a Contractor? Saving money and calling a contractor might seem like they should be mutually exclusive phrases — at least if you believe all the myths. But if a remodeling project is in your future, you may find that consulting with contractors during the planning stage can lead to cost savings on [...]
When Flying Solo Isn’t a Good Idea
When Flying Solo isn’t a Good Idea Over the psst 10-15 years we seem to have become a country of DIYers and there are several national home improvement retailers that should be very happy with that trend. There are probably a number of reasons why homeowners are tackling their own projects: an increase in homeownership [...]
Burlingame Plumber to the Rescue
Burlingame Plumber to the Rescue It’s hard to believe but a lot of people don’t realize our company services the entire Peninsula and parts of the East Bay, in addition to all the work we do in the city. One of our most visited cities is Burlingame. That’s right, we’re your best bet when you [...]
Bay Area Air Conditioning Service – What You Should Know
Bay Area Air Conditioning Service – What You Should Know Here in the San Francisco area, we don’t see a lot of home air conditioning systems. We have to go down the Peninsula or over to the East Bay before we start finding them in every house. If you live in those areas that rely [...]
The High Cost of a “Low-Priced” Contractor
When uninsured moonlighters or handymen injure themselves while working on your property, you are legally responsible. You might be liable for medical expenses, for compensation if the individual cannot work, and for pain and suffering.
Regular Heating and Cooling Maintenance is an Evolutionary Requirement!
What’s the one thing in your house that directly impacts your safety, your health, your comfort and your finances? No, not an unruly kid! It’s your heating and air conditioning system, of course.
Safety. Health. Comfort. Finances. Those are four pretty important things, wouldn’t you agree? If you think about it, those are the main reasons we live in houses instead of caves. Ask any caveman and I’m sure he’d be thrilled to trade places with you–providing he could be sure he would remain safe, healthy, comfortable and financially sound.
