Heating & cooling
- AC not cooling: what to check, common causes and repair costWhy is my AC running but not cooling?What should I check before calling for AC repair?Read the answer
- Furnace not heating: what to check, gas and CO safety, and repair costWhy is my furnace not turning on?Why is my furnace blowing cold air?Read the answer
- Heat pump heating and cooling: replacing your furnace and AC, cost and rebatesHow much does a heat pump cost in the Bay Area?Do heat pumps work in Silicon Valley winters?Read the answer
- HVAC tune-up and filter changes: what's included and how oftenHow often should I change my furnace or AC filter?How often should I get my HVAC serviced?Read the answer
Plumbing & water
- Water heater: repair or replace, cost, permits and rebatesHow long does a water heater last?My water heater is leaking. What should I do right now?Read the answer
- Water leak or leaking pipe: what to do first, finding it and costHow do I know if I have a hidden water leak?What should I do first when a pipe is leaking?Read the answer
- Clogged drain: how to clear it, when to call a plumber and costWhy is my drain so slow?How do I unclog a drain without a plumber?Read the answer
- Sewer backup and sewer line repair: laterals, cleanouts and costWhat is a sewer lateral, and who is responsible for it?Sewage is backing up into my house. What do I do?Read the answer
- Running toilet or leaky faucet: repair or replace, and costWhy does my toilet keep running?How do I fix a dripping faucet?Read the answer
- Water damage and mold after a leak or flood: first steps and costWhat should I do first after water damage in my house?How fast does mold grow after water damage?Read the answer
Electrical & energy
- Electrical panel upgrade: when you need one, 100A vs. 200A and the PG&E waitHow do I know if I need a panel upgrade?Is 100 amps enough for a house?Read the answer
- Home EV charger: Level 1 vs. Level 2, panel capacity and permitsWhat's the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 charging?Do I need a permit to install an EV charger in California?Read the answer
- Breaker keeps tripping or outlets went dead: what to check and when to callWhy does my breaker keep tripping?Half my outlets stopped working but no breaker tripped. What happened?Read the answer
- Adding outlets, light fixtures and ceiling fans: cost and who to hireHow much does it cost to add an outlet?How much does it cost to install a ceiling fan?Read the answer
- Solar panels and home batteries in the Bay Area: NEM 3.0, cost and upkeepWhat is NEM 3.0 in California?Is solar still worth it in the Bay Area under NEM 3.0?Read the answer
- High PG&E bill? Insulation, air sealing and a home energy checkWhy is my PG&E bill so high?How do I know if my attic needs more insulation?Read the answer
Roof & outside
- Roof leak: what to do now, common causes and repair costWhat should I do when my roof starts leaking in the rain?Where do most roof leaks come from?Read the answer
- Roof replacement: shingle, tile or metal, cost, permits and cool roof rulesHow long does a roof last in California?Do I need a permit to replace my roof?Read the answer
- Gutter cleaning: how often, gutter guards and repairsHow often should gutters be cleaned in the Bay Area?When is the best time to clean gutters?Read the answer
- Exterior house painting: how often, lead paint rules, best season and costHow often should I paint the outside of my house?My house was built before 1978. What do I need to know about lead paint?Read the answer
- Fence: materials, height limits, permits and sharing costs with a neighborDo I need a permit to build a fence in California?Does my neighbor have to pay for half the fence?Read the answer
- Garage door: broken spring, opener problems and safetyWhy won't my garage door open?Can I replace a garage door spring myself?Read the answer
Yard & trees
- Tree trimming and removal: permits, fire safety and costDo I need a permit to cut down a tree in San Jose?Do I need a permit to trim a tree?Read the answer
- Lawn replacement and drought-tolerant landscaping: rebates and costHow much does Valley Water pay to remove my lawn?Can I remove my lawn first and apply for the rebate later?Read the answer
Pests
- Termites: drywood vs. subterranean, inspections and treatmentHow do I know if I have drywood or subterranean termites?Do I need to tent my house for termites?Read the answer
- Rats and mice: roof rats, sealing entry points and a free county inspectionHow do I know if I have roof rats?Does Santa Clara County do free rat inspections?Read the answer
- Ants in the house: Argentine ants, baits vs. sprays and when to call a proWhy are ants coming into my house when it rains?What's the best way to get rid of ants in the house?Read the answer
Remodel & build
- Kitchen remodel: cost, permits and hiring a contractorDo I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in San Jose?How much does a kitchen remodel cost?Read the answer
- Bathroom remodel: cost, permits and water-saving rulesDo I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in San Jose?How much does a bathroom remodel cost?Read the answer
- ADU or garage conversion: California rules, permits and costDo I need a permit to convert my garage into an ADU in San Jose?Do I have to replace the parking when I convert my garage?Read the answer
- Replacing windows: cost, permits and energy efficiencyDo I need a permit to replace windows in San Jose?How much does it cost to replace windows?Read the answer
- New flooring: hardwood vs. LVP vs. tile, cost and permitsDo I need a permit to replace flooring in San Jose?Is LVP or hardwood better?Read the answer
Around the house
- House cleaning: regular, deep and move-out cleaning costsWhat's the difference between a regular and a deep cleaning?How much does a house cleaning cost?Read the answer
- Hiring a handyman in California: what they can legally do and costWhat can a handyman legally do in California?Does a handyman need a license in California?Read the answer
- Appliance repair: fix or replace your washer, dryer, fridge or dishwasherIs it worth repairing an appliance or should I buy a new one?How much does appliance repair cost?Read the answer
- Hiring movers in California: permits, estimates and costHow do I know if a moving company is licensed in California?Is a moving estimate binding in California?Read the answer
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