Tips From the Experts

The state of California has set up a multiagency group tasked to ensure that safety standards in the roofing industry are strictly observed: According to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), there were 367 roofing-related falls from scaffolds, ladders, elevations, etc., in the state from 2008 to 2010. These preventable incidents carried a price tag … [Read More]

The Victorian era gave the world Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens’ lauded novels like “Great Expectations” and “A Tale of Two Cities,” and Victorian architecture. While Victorian architecture is rooted in England, it did make its way to the United States. Today, Victorian-style homes are still among the most popular architectural styles in cities like Sacramento, … [Read More]

Sacramento, California is known for its Mediterranean climate. For this reason, roof failure due to heavy snow load is not a problem here. However, there are other factors that can cause a roof to collapse, such as fire. A report by Jamie Nicholson for Pasadena Now talks about a fire that took place in the … [Read More]

Obviously, disasters can be very destructive and the damage they deal to houses can be quite costly to repair—unless certain precautions are taken. An article published in The Huffington Post on September 27, 2013 enumerates various ways homeowners can protect their homes from all sorts of natural disasters. It presented suggestions on how to prevent … [Read More]

The main purpose of a roof is to protect your house against harsh weather elements like snow, rain, and excess sunlight. However, tiles and shingles alone won’t cut it if they’re not complemented by gutters and flashings; the latter of which is a necessity for houses with chimneys, dormers, roof decorations, and the like. According … [Read More]

Home sellers may be having a tough time coping with the fickle California real estate market, but that doesn’t mean that they should forgo basic preparations just to make a quick sale. This is exactly the point being given by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the US, who encourages homeowners to ensure that … [Read More]