In Torrance, the real estate market is very competitive among a certain demographic. Located just outside of uber-expensive Redondo Beach, the gem of The South Bay is highly appealing to homeowners looking for a good house at a reasonable price in a great location. However, with all of the competition, owners who want to sell need to step up...

For the most part, the plumbing problems facing most Torrance residents are fairly easy to deal with. Whether it’s a clogged toilet, leaky pipe or even a sewer line repair, these issues can be fixed either through simple DIY solutions, or by calling a professional. However, the reality is that certain damaging and potentially deadly problems can...

Make no mistake – Los Angeles and the state at large is still in a drought, despite recent rains. Our record dry conditions are expected to continue through 2015, although last week’s storms suggest that Angelenos are in for a very wet winter. Heavy rain recently flooded areas near The Pacific Ocean, and as far east as Glendora. Fortunately,...

As 2014 comes to a close, it’s a good time to take a minute and reflect on your home improvement work for the year. Whether you painted the house, put in sprinklers, or even hired a plumber for trenchless sewer repair, take stock of the ways in which you augmented your home’s value… …and then focus on what’s next. 2015 is right around...