by Rodney Jansen | Home Maintenance & Safety
If you’ve renewed your homeowners insurance in Sonoma County recently, you already know the market is tightening. But there is a new requirement quietly making its way onto policy renewals: automatic water shut-off valves. Carriers like State Farm, Chubb, and Farmers...
by Rodney Jansen | Design Trends & Guides
When you think of July in Sonoma County, you’re probably thinking about summer heat, local wine tastings, and backyard BBQs—not holiday turkeys and winter guests. But if you have goals of hosting family and friends in a newly remodeled home this holiday season,...
by Rodney Jansen | Home Maintenance & Safety
If you own a home in Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, or anywhere in the North Bay, you are likely familiar with the seasonal rhythm of our climate. We enjoy warm, golden summers and crisp, foggy mornings. However, these same conditions: combined with our heavy winter rains:...
by Rodney Jansen | Building Codes & Compliance
California’s Focus on Building Safety California’s focus on building safety has grown significantly over the past decade, especially regarding balconies, decks, exterior walkways, and elevated structures. Two major laws—SB 721 and SB 326—were created to ensure the...
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