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19 April 2017 
Not long ago, I visited a Scottsdale house sold by a so-called “flipper,” who did a major remodel. Load-bearing walls were removed to open up the floor plan. The kitchen was redone, too, which led to relocation of a gas meter. Critical parts of the work did not meet......
11 April 2017
Everybody talks about smart houses, but many of us wonder if they really work the way they should and whether we’re...
04 April 2017
Many homeowners fantasize about hiring an architect to design a dream house for them, but few people ever get that chance. Even if you can’t do that, maybe you’ve wondered about hiring an architect to design......
01 April 2017
You won't believe the 5 unique companies Rosie on the House uncovered. If you're an Arizona homeowner you are going to want to...
29 March 2017
You may wonder if solar electric power is still a good buy for homeowners. That’s because power companies have been changing how they reimburse homeowners......
22 March 2017
You want to redo your kitchen and bathroom because they’re old and tired, but new surveys indicate remodeling your outdoor living areas can be a good...
15 March 2017
Voting has closed in the First Annual Great Plumbing Bowl....
13 March 2017
July's rate case APS has before the Cooperation Commission will effect the current net-metering billing structure. You can protect your electric bill and lock in your rates by going solar if you reserve your bid before June 2017....
09 March 2017
By now, you’ve probably heard me talk dozens of times about how you can improve your home and lifestyle by buying a new air conditioner or adding insulation or repairing leaky air ducts as well as other similar projects. But what you may not know is that......
01 March 2017
Living in the desert, you can benefit from having highly efficient, dual-paned windows to keep a lot of the heat and sun out of your home. In an older home, 20 years old or more, you may already have dual-paned windows, but they won’t...
22 February 2017
It’s the time of year when Arizona residents start planning if they want to plant a new lawn in their yard. You need to decide what kind of grass to plant, how big that lawn will be, whether you’ll go...
16 February 2017
Is Your Swimming Pool Showing Its Age -- and Its Algae? There’s nothing scenic about looking out a window wall with a view of a pool with...
08 February 2017
You want new kitchen cabinets, but the number of choices for kitchen and/or bath is so huge it’s almost paralyzing. How can you decide among all...
02 February 2017
Our friend, Jan D'Atri has another wonderful recipe to share with us -- and this super scrumptious recipe is perfect for...
01 February 2017
You want to remodel; you want to repaint; but you could use some advice. How do you get design help when you’re on a tight budget? There are many possibilities but expect to spend...
27 January 2017
The unsung ‘Heroes of the Household’ are our toilets. Just like a lot of other household items around your home, you don’t think much about toilets until they ...
25 January 2017
Nothing says you’re in Arizona better than those silhouettes of saguaros set against a red sky at sunset. After all, the National Park Service says, saguaros mostly grow in...
18 January 2017
Did you make a resolution to get organized this year? If so, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most ...
17 January 2017
Buying a house is one of the biggest, most costly decisions you make in life. So, it’s always a good idea to have...
11 January 2017
HOAs in Arizona often make news, but in part that’s because our state has...
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