by Blake Herzog Working from home has suddenly became the norm for millions of people since social distancing requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19 took hold. According to the Brookings Institute, up to half of American workers are now telecommuting, more than double the percentage that did, at least once in a while, two … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Spring has arrived in the desert, and for many it means it’s time for green-thumbed people to bask in the sunshine of their yard and re-evaluate the plant palette. Even though winter was for the most part mild, there could be a few trees and shrubs that haven’t really made it through, … Read More…
Fires are the most common claim for homeowners and they can start in a variety of ways. The causes of these fires range from food left unattended on the stove to candles left burning. A majority of these fires are preventable with some forethought and care to minimize the risks. Here are the eight most … Read More…
by Blake Herzog With the momentous-sounding year of 2020 here, some homeowners are looking to the future by planning to update their bathroom(s) with one eye on their own preference and the other on future resale value. Which brings us to the shower versus bathtub question. While the debate about their respective benefits rages online, … Read More…
by Rusty Riggs, President, Capital R Construction At the end of 2019, Capital R Construction completed its 16th year of business. I can say that there has been a substantial amount of learning and growing along the way. Starting and running a small business is not for the faint of heart. According to Forbes, 8 … Read More…
by Jonathan Martinez, Owner, Desert Sun Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, Inc. There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming legal changes that will be taking effect in the new year that may pertain to your air conditioning system. This change will end manufacturing of R-22 refrigerant. R-22 is a refrigerant currently used in … Read More…
by Paula Leslie, Managing Partner, Mankel Mechanical and Two Brothers Plumbing My company recently remodeled my mother’s master bathroom. We made it mostly accessible for “aging in place.” We installed a no-barrier shower complete with grab bars and a fold-down seat and a comfort-height, elongated bowl toilet. She repurposed a sewing machine table as her … Read More…
by Blake Herzog There may not be a lot going on in your garden at the start of the new year, but this can make it a good time to concentrate on soil health and adding beneficial organic matter to it, according to the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for Pinal County. Southern Arizona soil … Read More…
Photo caption: Florence Justice of the Peace, Peter Collier Warner, resided in this home until his death in 1908. Considered a “gringo” from Chittenango, New York, his travels through the west began as one of the original California forty-niners. He moved from California to Guaymas, Sonora to establish a pharmacy and then to Globe to … Read More…
by Sharon Boyd & Mandy Alexander, Director, Coolidge Youth Coalition In 1982, Julie and Phil Bond saw an opportunity, a chance to realize a dream called The Distinctive Earthscapes at The Avocado Nursery. With Julie teaching at Central Arizona College, it was the perfect time to turn 10 acres in the Sonoran Desert south of … Read More…