Tips From the Experts

A Los Angeles Times article published on January 18, 2014, describes the preventive steps the State of California has taken to contain forest fires, which have been exacerbated by recent dry conditions. The following excerpt provides more information: “The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has responded to 150 wildfires so far. During the … [Read More]

Light colors reflect sunlight, while dark hues absorb heat. This means that you should coat your roof with a light color if you live in Sacramento, since the area receives a lot of sunlight, especially now that it’s spring heading into summer. Similarly, you can plant a rooftop garden to make a green roof, which … [Read More]

With spring in full swing and summer in the offing, everybody is in for some dose of sunshine. California, however, is getting too much of it as drought is affecting most areas in the state. Now, climate scientists disclosed that there is a great possibility the country may experience El Niño this year, which should … [Read More]

The world of economics is a bittersweet place. As people strive for success, challenges often accompany them at every step of the way. For example, regarding the newest developments in the Sacramento housing market, there’s a low supply of available homes and this means more people are coming out of the mortgage debt slump and … [Read More]

The results of the recent survey of the Sierra Nevada mountain snowpack forecast tough days ahead for residents of California, where water is concerned. Coming off a dry winter and entering high temperatures this spring, property owners are encouraged to tighten taps and do all that they can to conserve water. As reported  by Al … [Read More]

By the end of 2013, more than 23,000 ENERGY STAR certified buildings across America saved nearly $3.1 billion in annual utility bills and prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to the annual energy use of more than 2.2 million homes. Sacramento would do well to take a leaf out of LA’s book and encourage contractors and … [Read More]