California may finally be coming out of its drought doldrums, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't continue to practice being water-wise. Landscaping accounts for roughly one-third of a home's total water usage. The Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) offers several different Santa Clara County landscape conversion ...

We all know about separating trash into recyclable, yard trimmings and regular trash. But what do you do with old medicine, empty propane tanks, batteries or electronic devices? They aren't allowed in a regular curbside pickup. 

Silicon Valley Household Hazardous Waste Program 2017

All household waste that cannot ...

We all want a more energy efficient home. Not only does this reduce energy costs, but it helps the environment as well. I wrote about how Silicon Valley Green Energy began offering 100% green energy to Silicon Valley homes earlier this summer. I also offered some simple yet effective energy ...

Energy costs for an average Silicon Valley home add up to approximately $1300 per year.  Programs like Silicon Valley Clean Energy's GreenStart and GreenPrime utilize clean renewable energy.  While they help reduce our carbon footprint, they don't necessarily reduce your monthly expenses.  However, you can lower your costs ...

I am frequently asked, "Can you recommend a good contractor? And secondly, how do you verify if a contractor is licensed in California, properly insured and will treat us fairly?"  While there are no guarantees in life, here are few suggestions which might help you:

1. Hire only licensed contractors ...

This Autumn, we find ourselves experiencing an Indian Summer.  Today, October 24th, it is warm and sunny here in Cupertino.  However living in the Bay Area, we know that the upcoming rainy and stormy season is inevitable.  Are you prepared for the impending weather change?

Here are ...