by Dave Silva | Aug 24, 2016 | Contractors helping the community, Dave Silva, Home Remodeling, Know Your Home, Professionals advise, Smart Home, south bay contractor
One of the three types of Home Automation Systems Centrally Controlled Communication Systems Centrally controlled communication systems route signals between a central computer and appliance controllers or environmental sensors. These systems can control some “dumb”...
by Dave Silva | Jun 2, 2016 | Ask a Contractor, Dave Silva, Home Remodeling, Professionals advise, south bay contractor
Question: My parents house was built in 1940 and I had someone come out to look at some projects my parents wanted done. The man who came out to the house said the floor tiles and ceiling material might have asbestos in them. Is this something I need to be concerned...
by Dave Silva | May 25, 2016 | Ask a Contractor, Dave Silva, General Contractor, Home Remodeling, Professionals advise, south bay contractor
Question: I’m having a problem with my floors squeaking. What can I do to eliminate this problem? Answer: There are a few things you can do or have someone do for you that will handle this problem. I’ll give you the solutions in a two part series. Second Part: Getting...
by Dave Silva | May 5, 2016 | bathroom remodel, Dave Silva, Home Remodeling, Know Your Home, Making your Home a Better Place to Live, Professionals advise
PLUMBING SYSTEMS: This is a brief description of the path water takes from the city to your tap and how you can control it. Note: In the event of a broken pipe, or leaking pipe especially after a disaster like an earthquake, it’s good to know how and where to turn...
by Dave Silva | Apr 22, 2016 | Dave Silva, Home Remodeling, Know Your Home, Professionals advise
Knowing Your Home Systems The “lifespan” of a central air conditioner is about 15 to 20 years. Annual maintenance can improve the efficiency and help to prolong the life span of your central air conditioning unit Routinely replace or clean all filters this...
by Dave Silva | Mar 30, 2016 | Ask a Contractor, choosing a contractor, Dave Silva, General Contractor, Home Remodeling, Professionals advise, south bay contractor
Question: I have a wood siding home and was told it needs up-keep but I don’t know what that is or how often I should paint it. Answer: A house with wood siding must be repainted at least every five to seven years, or as soon as the paint finish begins to...