How to Evaluate Window Glass for Sacramento Heat

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 21, 2026 | Energy Efficiency & Home Comfort

What Solar Heat Gain Means for Windows Solar heat gain is the share of the sun’s heat that passes through a window. Lower ratings let in less heat, which matters on west and south walls in hot inland summers. Window labels list a solar heat gain coefficient, and...

Planning EV Charging While Remodeling a Garage

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 20, 2026 | Plumbing Electrical & Home Systems

Planning Garage EV Charging During a Remodel Remodeling a garage opens walls and ceilings, which makes it a good time to add a charger or prepare for one. Garage EV charging usually needs a dedicated circuit, enough panel capacity and a charger location that reaches...

Asbestos Questions to Ask Before Demolition

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 9, 2026 | Older Homes & Structural Work

Understanding Asbestos Remodeling Risks Older homes may contain asbestos in materials such as vinyl flooring, ceiling texture, pipe insulation, duct wrap and some siding. Asbestos remodeling risks come from disturbing those materials, which can release fibers into the...

Updating Popcorn Ceilings Without Overlooking Material Risks

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 8, 2026 | Flooring Walls & Interior Finishes

Updating Popcorn Ceilings Safely Textured popcorn ceilings were common in homes from past decades, and some contain asbestos. Before scraping, sanding or patching popcorn ceilings, owners should test the material. Then they can choose between removal, covering with...

Choosing Exterior Colors Around Brick Stone and Roof Materials

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 7, 2026 | Windows Doors & Exterior Remodeling

Starting Exterior Color Coordination With Fixed Materials Roofs, brick and stone cost far more to change than paint, so they should guide the palette. Exterior color coordination means reading the undertones in those fixed materials and choosing body, trim and accent...

What a Cool Roof Can and Cannot Do for a Home

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 6, 2026 | Energy Efficiency & Home Comfort

What Cool Roofs Do Cool roofs use reflective materials that bounce sunlight away and release absorbed heat, so the roof surface stays cooler than a standard roof in the sun. The Department of Energy Guide to Cool Roofs explains that they help most in hot and warm...