“I Can’t Live Here, Those Cabinet Doors Look Hideous.” A Fair Oaks, CA apartment manager was showing a unit to a prospective renter; the unit was looking pretty good. Carpet, paint, counters, and new fixtures, but something was still missing before it was rentable. The cabinet doors were in bad
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01/30/2013
JimBoy’s Taco has a Mobile Trailer? Sure looks like it. While driving through the JimBoy’s Taco Parking lot today, I couldn’t help but notice a Taco Trailer parked there. I guess Jim Boy’s will bring the tacos to me. J I did some research, I read that the JimBoy’s Franchise got a big start i
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01/30/2013
There is a Wood Rot Problem Here That Needs to be Repaired. It amazes me to see some wood rot get to such extreme levels before getting a call. I doubt if this was missed by the tenants, the annual inspections, and routine maintenance calls without someone at this Sacramento Apartment think
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01/30/2013
Dumpster Enclosure Doors Repaired in Sacramento We have all seen those dumpster doors that are in need of repair. In the Sacramento area, we have done our share of dumpster enclosure door repairs. These doors come in so many different styles and materials; each property has its own style. Mai
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01/29/2013
How Does Your Maintenance Shop Look? I had to do some things over at an apartment complex in Carmichael, CA. I had to get to the boiler to shut down the water for a repair, and was told that the boiler room was in the back of the maintenance shop. No problem, I got a key and headed for the shop
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01/29/2013
Sunset view from Serrano in El Dorado Hills, CA A beautiful view from Serrano in El Dorado Hills, CA as the sun set beyond the horizon earlier this evening. This photo was taken from Bass Lake Road just north of the freeway; a view that many in Serrano see daily. Come see the views for your
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01/28/2013
Don’t forget the joist hangers on that second story deck. In an effort to complete a second story deck in Sacramento, a local contractor forgot to use joist hangers on all the joists. I’m sure he just ran out and had every intention of coming back to complete the apartment deck construction
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01/26/2013
Using Drainage Rock To Move Water Away From Apartment Building In Cameron Park. There are a number of apartment communities in the Sacramento area that are in need of keeping water away from the bottom of the building. This water can cause dry rot and water damage that can be avoided with dra
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01/26/2013
Is your deck adding value to your home? It is important to know what the buyer thinks of your deck – not you! What is their perception of the deck; does it add value or drag down the price? Is it aesthetically pleasing or an eye sore? You need to get an objective opinion on this. You may love t
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01/26/2013
Is Your Sacramento Vinyl Flooring Turning Black? Often times we will see vinyl flooring turning black and showing through, usually this will happen near a source of water. Vinyl flooring around toilets and tubs is a prime location for this sort of discoloration. Water leaks and gets under the
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01/25/2013