5 Popular Deck Designs in California
California offers fine weather for outdoor leisure and entertaining, and Bay Area residents think of decks as essential for all properties. So much planning goes into deck building, and once you decide on the… Read more
7 Signs You Need to Schedule Roof Maintenance
Most homeowners only realize the need for a new roof once it starts leaking. Roof problems often cause leaks that require water-damage repair, but according to Angie’s List, it is not always… Read more
Deck Installation: Is It Legal for Your San Francisco Home?
This Old House reminds readers that having a deck is a long-standing American tradition, and while it is illegal to build one without planning or permission, you can apply for… Read more
Property Damage: 4 Actions to Take If a Tree Falls on Your San Francisco Home
In 2014, severe storms caused more than $12 million in property damage across the United States. While Fox News says it is unclear how much… Read more
3 Disaster Planning Tips for San Francisco Residents
Residents of San Francisco are always at risk of falling victim to a natural disaster. The area is particularly vulnerable to devastating earthquakes, and the resulting aftershocks, floods and fires may cause… Read more
First-time homeowners love buying decrepit buildings in San Francisco and fixing them into their dream home. Young couples take on the task of home remodeling with a gleam in their eye, but property renovation is more difficult than it looks… Read more
Heavy Winds Knock out Power and Cause Property Damage in San Francisco
Hundreds of people in the Bay Area welcomed the New Year with property damage from high winds during December. The storms caused trees to collapse on cars and… Read more
San Andreas Fault Brings Back Memories of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
San Francisco residents are no strangers to earthquake damage, and the Bay Area welcomed the New Year with several minor shakes. A moderate earthquake along California’s San Andreas Fault… Read more
Old San Francisco Ficus Trees Pose a Property Damage Risk
In the 1960s, San Francisco officials decided to plant ficus trees along the city’s sidewalks. Although this decision added some aesthetics to the Bay Area, the trees would ultimately contribute… Read more
Drought Challenges San Francisco Weather Records
San Francisco usually gets most of its rain in January. It is the wettest month of the year, with an average rainfall of 4.5 inches since 1850.
However, a severe drought hit the city… Read more
