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Contractors State License Board warns wildfire survivors about the dangers of hiring unlicensed contractors Editor’s note: this news release was distributed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Wildfire survivors are warned to stay alert as they search for contractors to help them rebuild. A recent Contractors…

The Contractors State License Board is holding a special board meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 3:00 PM. Please click the image below to view the agenda and instructions to attend.

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…

Prevent drownings with safety pool drains and other elements: Contact a licensed pool contractor The death of a child is a parent’s worst nightmare—a nightmare made even worse when the death could have been prevented. In summer 2002, 7-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker became stuck in a hot-tub drain and was…

Little things can make a big safety difference Have a little one on the way? You’ll want to know about these 12 items recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that can make a big difference when it comes to your child’s safety: Safety latches and locks—Latches and locks…

Replace or restyle it; contact a licensed professional for assistance They’re cozy, pretty, and traditional, but they also can be dirty, costly, and dangerous: We’re talking about wood-burning fireplaces. MODERN OPTIONS FOR AN OLD-FASHIONED FEATURE According to data from the last decennial U.S. Census, 46% of American homes had a…

DCA licensees help keep Californians healthy Access to adequate toilet facilities, clean water, and sanitation is no laughing matter. According to the United Nations (U.N.): 2 billion people live without safely managed sanitation—more than half the global population. 673 million people still practice open defecation worldwide. Inadequate sanitation is estimated…

Learn more and contact a licensed professional for assistance They’ve got their own TV shows, websites, and Instagram accounts: Tiny homes have reached celebrity status. Find out what they are, what’s involved, and if one might be right for you. SEVEN BIG BENEFITS TO GOING SMALL What exactly is a…

Find out about their many benefits and contact licensed professionals for assistance They provide shade, shelter, and beauty: Trees enhance our lives and communities in so many ways that it’s difficult to calculate their true value for ourselves and our world. However, there’s a way you can find out how…

Know the basics and call a licensed professional for plumbing help With holiday-season cooking and baking about to get underway—and with even more people preparing meals at home as part of “coronacoping”—it’s a good time to remember what not to put down your kitchen (or any other) sink. According to…