If The Wall Air Conditioner is a Different Size, You Need to Change the Opening. One of the services that we provide to apartment managers is the replacement of wall A/C units. It's not a big job, but during the summer months in the Sacramento area we install a lot of new units. The old air
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07/31/2014
One last hike before we go? The one phrase that we have heard while in the desert that stands out is this, “If you are going to do that, start early!” It didn't matter what it was that we were planning, the advise was always the same – start early before it gets hot. If you live in an
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07/27/2014
I've Never Seen A Red Dragon Fly Of course it's not a dragon flying, that would be silly. Maybe it was the desert heat but this dragonfly caught my attention while in an oasis yesterday. From afar I could see that something red was over there so I had to get closer to check it out. I've n
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07/27/2014
Now This is an Oasis in the Desert Okay maybe you are getting tired of photos of the desert but that's all I have right now. This photo was taken from an oasis in the Palm Canyon Area in California. This time of year, it is rare to see any water flowing but there was a little bit here. Th
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07/26/2014
These New Features Have Got Me Thinkin'... So I was reading about the new features that are coming soon here at ActiveRain. I read a post by Bob Stewart listing all of the wonderful things that we will be able to do soon. There were a bunch that I really look forward to using. One in partic
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07/23/2014
Water Continues to Seep in Around The Windows in Sacramento We get calls from homeowners and management companies regarding water getting in around the windows. Sometimes the water is dripping, other times there are signs of discoloration and moisture is detected in the walls. This usually c
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07/23/2014
When Lightweight Concrete Cracks I have heard many times that there are two kinds of concrete; one is cracked and the other is going to crack. Now I don't know it this is necessary true in all cases, I've seen some pretty old concrete that is still going strong. There is some truth to this st
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07/22/2014
Look Who's Joining the Morning Meditation While spending some quiet time in the morning, doing some meditation and reading, I discovered this lizard on the wall nearby. I'm told that they can bring strength and if asked can help the sick. Maybe he was there for a reason.
07/22/2014
Using Panoramic Shots in Tight Spaces When I think of a panoramic shot I think of mountain ranges or ocean front views, not tight spaces. I learned something new that now makes a lot of sense. I will be using this function on my iPhone more often now. I wanted to get the entire visible co
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07/21/2014
A Sunset In The Desert Being out of the direct sunlight makes for a cooler experience while outside. As the sun sets the winds have begun to picked up which does wonders for the hot desert air. All in all, the sunset brings much good, including a chance to snap a few shots.
07/21/2014