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Don’t skimp on quality and safety; follow key consumer advice from the Contractors State License Board It’s a summertime nightmare: Extreme heat hits the scene just as your air conditioner gives up the ghost. You need an AC replacement ASAP, but in your quest for speedy relief, don’t sacrifice quality…

Scientists looking for ways to develop stronger construction materials have found inspiration in an unlikely source: a bug. More precisely, a beetle. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, and Purdue University report in a study published in the journal Nature that the diabolical ironclad beetle—its actual name—has a unique…

Want to incorporate them into your home or yard? Contact a licensed professional They were elemental in the midcentury modern design movement, but they’re making a major comeback in the new millennium: breeze blocks, the pierced cement blocks that circulate air, soften light, and offer structural security and patterned privacy.…

Find out about hazards and contact licensed professionals for assistance What’s the most dangerous place in your home? The kitchen, with its capacity for fires and burns? How about the garage, with its tools and appliances? You may be surprised to find out that bathrooms are actually where most at-home…

Making your place safe for mom and dad as they age A lot of housing-trend headlines these days are devoted to adult kids moving back in with their parents, but another multigenerational movement also is on the rise: parents moving in with their grown-up children and their families. According to…

More than 40 license classifications reflect wide array of helpful services When you think of a contractor, you may think of someone who plans, coordinates, budgets, and supervises construction projects like homes and buildings from start to finish. But did you know that there are dozens of licensed contractor classifications…

Article authored by Matt Woodcheke, Consumer Connection staff Question: I’m having my kitchen redone at home, but I’m not sure what kind of contractor I should hire. Answer: If your job is valued at $500 or more in both materials and labor, you’ll want to make sure the person you hire…

After a devastating fire turned their community into a ghost town, residents of Paradise in Northern California are ready to start over. California architects and contractors are stepping up to help rebuild their town, making way for a new Paradise. One property owner isn’t taking any chances and will use…