-Flooding and fire do more than damage and destroy property, they are disasters that break people’s hearts and cause emotional trauma. …

-Storms don’t necessarily cause sewage spills, but in some cases, can contribute to sewage backup, increasing the chances of exposure to blackwater. The water damage remediation professionals from SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande have some tips to help residents in storm-stricken areas avoid this kind of exposure. Blackwater…

-“Downsize and get organized” is a familiar item on New Year’s resolutions lists, until June arrives and the best effort is still in a single box hidden in the hall closet. …

-Anytime is the perfect time to inspect plumbing systems and take care of maintenance and repairs, reports Sky Sepulveda from Quality 1st Plumbing & Drains in Paso Robles. …

-One way to test true friendship is to put out a call for help packing and moving. …

-Owning a boat is a major investment and maintaining and keeping it in a good, safe condition is a major concern. …

-When kids are dragging their feet about brushing their teeth before bedtime, telling them that cavemen brushed their teeth might stir their imaginations and speed them up a bit. …

-The holidays are over and the parties are done, but wait, here comes Valentine’s Day, more birthdays, Grandma’s and Grandpa’s 75 wedding anniversary, and it’s raining! …

-In the race for transitioning the world to green energy, renewable propane is a dark horse coming up fast on the field. “Renewable propane doesn’t get nearly the level of public attention as solar or wind power,” says Steve Dodson from Wildhorse Propane and Appliances, the Salinas supplier, “the team…