When thinking about home renovation, visions of granite countertops or kitchen backsplashes might dance through your head, however, replacing your outdated window screens might prove to be a more cost-effective and important renovation. In general, home improvements make your living space more enjoyable and increase your property value when you go to sell your home. We’ve compiled a list of …
What in the world are golf ball screens? While most readers seem to be well versed on using screens to protect their home against critters and the sun – many don’t know there are protective screens for golf balls as well! In beautiful Arizona, our fantastic year-round weather makes us a mecca for golfers from all over the world. Our …
What’s Brexit? In case you haven’t heard, on June 23rd, a referendum was held in the United Kingdom asking citizens to vote on whether the country should exit or remain in the European Union (EU). Shockingly, Britons voted to leave the EU. Unsurprisingly, this immediately threw global markets into turmoil, as the uncertainty of the decision made international investors more …
Exciting news for all Salt River Project (SRP) customers – your bill in July and August will be 3.7% lower. The decision was unanimously voted in during a June 23rd meeting of the board of directors. The board agreed to cut residential energy costs to consumers by 3.7% for the July and August cycles. This is expected to save Arizona …
In Arizona, July can seem to drag on-and-on-and-on. The kids have been out of school for over a month and it’s an inferno out there. It’s scary to think that although summer only “officially” began June 20th, we hit a record-breaking high of 119 that very day. Yikes. Us Arizonians know that our summer has been here for a few …
Two Valley Cities Determined Most Affordable in Arizona – Based on Recent Study When considering the most affordable places to live in Arizona, cities within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area might not be the first to come to mind. You might be surprised to learn that based on a recent publication summarizing a study of home affordability in Phoenix Business …
Which Cushions are Best in the Sun? In a recent blog post, we discussed the pros and cons of various patio furniture materials in regards to withstanding our extreme Arizona weather. While the furniture base is extremely important, the cushions and pillows we place on top of them take an even greater beating from our Arizona weather. When cushions rip …
What are the best and worst materials to look for when choosing outdoor furniture in Arizona? We’ve researched the most popular materials used in creating outdoor furniture and shared the pros and cons as they relate to Arizona weather specifically. Choosing the right materials, which are made to resist fading and sun damage can help to keep your backyard looking …
Temperatures have been soaring for weeks, the kids are out of school, and the bikinis are coming out. While most Arizonians are relatively sun-savvy and wear sunscreen regularly, you might not know that not all sunscreen brands or types are equally effective, even if they show the same SPF level. Some sunscreens even contain harmful additives and chemicals. We’ve compiled …
Father’s Day is just around the corner and there’s only so many times you can expect your dear husband or dad to fake a smile while he pulls out yet another tie or set of golf tees. While many men appreciate a good tool set, enough is enough already! Why not give your husband or father a gift he will …
