Trees can be an extremely valuable part of a homeowner's property. Besides the natural benefits of trees, like shade and oxygen, trees also provide curb appeal, adding to the financial value of your home. However, they can also present some dangers. Damaged branches...

Caring for a property that is occupied by tenants is a serious responsibility. Taking good care of your tenants is not just important because they are a source of income, but it's also a legal and moral responsibility. For these and many other reasons, it's highly...

Airflow is an essential part of preventing mold growth in a home or business. One of the best ways to keep air flowing freely is to keep filters on air conditioning units and vents as clean as possible. However, if you have a forced heating or cooling ventilation...

Water is a necessity for life. And yet, water can be an incredible nuisance and inconvenience if it's abundant in the wrong place. Water damage can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. What can you do to catch problems early and avoid costly repairs? Be aware of...

This year has brought a series of traumatic events that can lead even the most steel-willed person to do desperate things. We'd like to talk about how homeowners can avoid one of those desperate things - burglary. In this post, our suggestions boil down to common...

This year has been historic for the amount of land this state has seen engulfed in wildfires. While it may be impossible to avoid being affected completely by a wildfire, there are practical things that homeowners can do to reduce the risk of losing everything. For...

Whether it's an outdoor unit or a window unit, most people have an air conditioning system in their homes in this part of the country. If you do, here are some basic tips that can help you to keep it running properly for years to come. Keep it clean. One of the...

Over the past few months, Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, has been in the news over and over again. In this COVID-19 environment, many have begun to mentally associate PPE with a face mask, or a face shield, or safety glasses. While these items can do much to...

This time of year, there is a certain visitor that may drop by unexpectedly in many different types of neighborhoods. Whether you like it or not, we're talking about snakes! If you talk to animal experts, most will tell you that snakes are often completely harmless to...

Here in California, we get some good reminders about water conservation. There are many good sources of information on the internet about how to practice water conservation, and we'd encourage you to check those out. However, here are a couple of brief reminders that...