Have you been paying into insurance and hoping they’ll come through when the worst happens?
I have seen the best and worst. Do your home work on choosing the best insurer before and if you need to ever access your… Read more
3 Essential Disaster Planning Tips
Natural disasters strike the Bay Area often, and you should prepare for these events to protect your family, community and pets. Knowing how to identify an oncoming disaster and how to react in the situation… Read more
Is Deck Repair the Best Option?
Most Bay Area homeowners know the importance of inspecting and maintaining their deck on a regular basis. According to HGTV, yearly deck repair increases the lifespan of a deck, and if neglected, every deck… Read more
Kitchen Remodeling Trends That Can Transform Your Home
Deciding to remodel your kitchen leads to many decisions about what will last for years and add value to your home. In 2015, form over function dominates kitchen design, as Martha Stewart… Read more
Bathroom Remodeling Trends That Can Add Value to Your Home
Many Bay Area homes feature 1970s building trends. They typically have drafty windows, squeaky floors, debatable plumbing and small bathrooms.
According to Angie’s List, people use tricks of the trade… Read more
3 Roof Repair Tips That Can Save You Money
Granules blocking the gutters, water stains spotting the ceiling, missing shingles and leaky roofs—these problems signal major roofing issues. Popular Mechanics advises fixing these problems before they escalate and cripple your… Read more
5 Common Health Risks That Mold Removal Can Prevent
More than 80 percent of Bay Area residents suffer mold exposure daily. Mold grows in moist areas, such as ceiling tiles, carpets, furniture, roofing, shower stalls, basements, under sinks, paneling and… Read more
5 Popular Deck Designs in California
California offers fine weather for outdoor leisure and entertaining, and Bay Area residents think of decks as essential for all properties. So much planning goes into deck building, and once you decide on the… Read more
7 Signs You Need to Schedule Roof Maintenance
Most homeowners only realize the need for a new roof once it starts leaking. Roof problems often cause leaks that require water-damage repair, but according to Angie’s List, it is not always… Read more
Deck Installation: Is It Legal for Your San Francisco Home?
This Old House reminds readers that having a deck is a long-standing American tradition, and while it is illegal to build one without planning or permission, you can apply for… Read more
