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Posted February 19, 2024

Robert Cecil, Nevada County’s Homegrown Contractor

Robert Cecil always wanted to be a builder. During his senior year in high school at Nevada Union, he worked at Builders and Consumers lumber yard, now known as B&C, learning about construction materials and hardware. During the summers he [...]

A home room addition. Photo by Bedrck from Pixabay.

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Posted October 10, 2025

Expanding Your Home Without Leaving the Neighborhood: Why a Home Addition Might Be the Right Move

When your home no longer fits your needs, you don’t have to pack up and leave the neighborhood you love. A home addition can give you the space and functionality you’ve been dreaming of without the hassle of moving. At [...]

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Posted August 25, 2025

Preventing Electrical Fires in the Summer: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of home damage in the United States, and unfortunately, they’re more common during the summer months. As temperatures rise, households often put more strain on their electrical systems like running fans, air [...]

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Posted July 16, 2025

Why a Fresh Coat of Paint Might Be Exactly What Your Home Needs

When was the last time your home got a fresh coat of paint? Whether it's peeling edges, faded colors, or just the desire for a new look, painting your home (inside or out) can do more than boost curb appeal. [...]

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Posted June 13, 2025

Facing Fire Damage in California? Why Trust Matters More Than Ever

Living in California means living with the beauty of nature — and the ever-present risk of wildfires. Each year, homeowners and business owners across the state face the unthinkable: devastating fire damage that turns everyday life upside down. In those [...]

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Posted May 12, 2025

New at CCI: Mold Testing & Home Inspections – Helping You Breathe Easier and Live Smarter

Cecil Construction, Inc. now offers professional mold testing & certified home inspections to Grass Valley & the surrounding Nevada County area!

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Posted June 21, 2024

Summer is the Ideal Time for Roof Repair

At Cecil Restoration, we encounter numerous roofing issues during the storm season. Witnessing firsthand preventable damage, we strongly suggest that homeowners consider roof repairs and replacements during the summer months. Here are the top 3 reasons why summer is the [...]

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Posted May 13, 2024

Dealing with Fire Emergencies

Here in Nevada County we live with the possibility of fire. It’s wonderful to have a rural lifestyle, and fire is one of the potential risks to this location. Besides wildfire danger, individual home fires are a leading cause of [...]

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Posted April 10, 2024

Thinking About a DIY Painting Project? Think Again.

Painting seems like an easy do-it-yourself project, right? Well, maybe not. A recent Study Finds report states that its survey of 2,000 Americans "finds four in 10 people have more DIY failures than they do successes. The average person estimates [...]

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Posted April 10, 2024

Warm Wet Weather Increases Mold Risk

The seasons bring many types of seasonal home damage. The winter of 2023 brought Nevada County’s snowmageddon with record levels of snow damaging trees, homes and complicating both travel and critical services, like power and internet connectivity. This year, there [...]

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