Thought We'd Get Away To A Place Even Hotter Than Home The temperatures have been pretty warm here in Placerville the last few weeks but my wife and I will be getting away to a place that is even hotter. We have been to Palm Desert before and enjoyed our stay there on the golf course. We wi
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07/19/2014
One of the benefits of living in Greenstone Country in Placerville, is the animals that roam throughout the neighborhood on a regular basis. These animals include the deer who migrate daily across our property. The down side of this is that the deer eat plants at an alarming rate when you a
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07/18/2014
Why Are You Replacing The Whole Board? Sure I could have spliced a piece in but replacing the whole thing is the right thing to do. It takes a while longer but in the end it is the best way to repair that board. It's even the industry practice to cut out the bad part of the wood and splice a
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07/17/2014
Check The Lower Siding First I am often asked about where to look for dry rot in the siding and trim of their homes. My first response is usually to start at the ground and work your way up. This happens for a reason. The lower siding and trim may be in contact with the soil, get sp
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07/17/2014
I know why you are still getting water inside the building. Looking at the siding, I can see that you have a problem and it may be the reason why the ceiling is leaking when it rains. Not all leaks are caused by a faulty roof, look at the big picture of the problem area. Over time sidin
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07/16/2014
I have no idea what that is behind your mirror, but let’s get rid of it. I had to pull off some mirrors in a few apartments lately, you’d be surprised what I’ve seen. Several of the mirrors had large holes cut into the wall, perhaps for plumbing repairs. This one was a real mystery to m
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07/16/2014
Five Apartments in Five Days, Last One is Tomorrow! So I have been working on the removal and installation of cabinets, counters, sinks, disposals, exhaust fans and related accessories in each of five apartment units. These apartments are all occupied and need to be completed on the same
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07/15/2014
The p-trap is an integral part of your plumbing system, it serves an important function and needs to be in place. Any plumbing drain in your home or office will have this, anything that drains into the sewer line. The shape of the p-trap creates a pocket of water that prevents the sewer gases f
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07/14/2014
Moisture around your windows is not uncommon, but it shouldn't look this bad. This is a sign of a serious water intrusion. There are ways in which you can keep the moisture out but it has to be done correctly. Contact a local contractor if you need help in fixing the water damage and gettin
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07/14/2014
I don’t want to say that today was hot but it was! Up to 106 in some places in the Sacramento Valley today but it should be cooler tomorrow – a little bit cooler. This shot was taken at the end of a long hot day, good to see some cloud. It will be a little muggy in the morning but I’ll enjo
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07/14/2014
