North County Connect

-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 is a term used to […]

-“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. The team from Paso Roble’s River Road Mini Storage has some tips to help make sure those boxes get filled with unwanted stuff and […]

-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. Water usage increased in warmer months and now is the time to check for drips, leaks and other issues that can be easily fixed before it gets […]

-One way to test true friendship is to put out a call for help packing and moving. It’s great when friends show up to help and being organized about who shows up, when they show up and what they do is the best way to avoid a lot of stress and headaches, reports the moving […]

-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! All About Events, the Paso Robles tent rental company, is coming to the rescue with the top five reasons why relying on tents is the solution to any event […]

-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 here is doing what we […]

-The first step to buying a home is getting preapproved for a loan. “There are several reasons for a home loan preapproval,” says Marc Coons, Paso Robles home lender with CrossCounty Mortgage, “which includes the fact that real estate agents rarely invest the time to help a client look for a property without first knowing […]

-Windshields can be cracked, chipped, shattered, or pitted and the severity of the damage determines whether a windshield can be repaired or needs to be replaced. Teresa O’Mara, owner of Cal State Auto & Truck Glass in Paso Robles, recently released a summary of the many ways windshields are damaged and the best solutions for […]

-Water damage happens for many reasons such as extinguishing a fire, flooding from storms or burst water pipes, and long-term undiscovered leaks. Mark Powers, owner of SERVPRO of Santa Maria believes that, overall, people feel more comforted when they understand the SERVPRO process that is going to restore their home or business to the best […]

-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. “Although the archaeological evidence suggests the Neanderthal method of oral hygiene may have been more rugged than a toothbrush,” said Paso Robles dentist, Lisa Lu Davis, […]