If Your Retaining Wall Isn’t Retaining Dirt, You May Have a Problem The idea of a retaining wall is usually to hold back soil. It may be keeping soil from coming toward your home, the wall can be used to hold the ground away from your fence, and sometimes a retaining wall can help to keep
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02/21/2014
I think this eliminates the problem of outdated photos. I have never see this idea being done before. It caught my attention. What do you think of the idea? Would you consider hanging picture frames with out the imagine? Other than being a unique thought, is there an artistic flare that strik
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02/21/2014
Yes, That Is Black Mold! The idea of having black mold brings terror to the minds of many. I have had frantic calls from residents and homeowners that believe that they will die if they have mold. Seriously, molds are not all that uncommon in any Sacramento home to some extent. Without gett
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02/19/2014
There Was A “Pop” in The Electrical Panel When The Dryer Breaker Was Turned On. I have a lot of property maintenance staff who call me with issues that they are having on their apartment buildings. I don’t mind helping them out over the phone because I know that they will call me when they
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02/18/2014
That Black ABS Pipe Can Snap and Leak! Yeah, we want to believe that the black ABS drain pipe will last forever; it won’t rust and just sits in the wall right. Well not entirely right. ABS drain lines and fittings can be under some stress for a number of years due to improper strapping,
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02/17/2014
I was looking for a photo of the Presidents to use on their Birthday Celebration Day tomorrow. I had this shot of Mount Rushmore that I love to play around with. I’ve used it for each of the previous Presidents’ Days, so I figured “why not do it again?” For those who have the day off tomorr
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02/16/2014
Working with your surroundings. Sometimes it is best to work with what you have. This can only happen if we keep an open mind and are willing to give it a try. Maybe it will work out in a way that we had not expected. We never know until we try.
02/16/2014
I was thinking about an upcoming vacation in Southern California that we are taking in the first week of May. It has been a while since we have gotten down there. I think it is good to get away once in a while. It doesn’t always have to be some big elaborate trip, we just need a breather
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02/15/2014
Looks Like The Oscar Buzz Has Begun! Ever since the announcement of the Big Movie Contest, it seems that all of ActiveRain is getting ready for the event. Some will be watching with popcorn and snacks, others returning for nominations, and the always welcomed newcomer. Looking forward to
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02/14/2014
Are Your Sacramento Concrete Curbs Appealing? We have all seen the ugly broken concrete curbs in Sacramento parking lots and apartment communities in our home towns. When the curbs are in good shape and working properly; nobody seems to notice. But once they start looking broken and falling
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02/14/2014
