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AZ Preps Live host Kevin McCabe joins us to talk about high school football in Arizona, the start of college footbal season and tailgating!

More with Kevin McCabe talking about his alma mata Northern Arizona University and one of the largest wooden structure The Walkup Skydome.  Plus Arizona Cardinals pre season.

Jason Castello talks about the story of Arizona born company Canyon Coolers and their adventure series of coolers.  Designed different from a regular cooler.

We talk with Cory Bruening of Pines Motel in Cottonwood, Arizona.  Provided accommodations for our Arizona Staycation winner.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm discusses creating edible landscapes or 'food forest'.

Things to observe in your space:  the sun aspect, microclimates, water, soil and pests like pets and wildlife.

Don't plant anything you can't eat or support edibles.   Difference between annuals and perennials.

Garden placement based on sun exposure.  How much sun do certain plants need? 

How to think of your yard as a whole system design.

Creating healthy soil.  Why it matter most and the 5 components that make it up.

Difference between mulch and compost.  How to make it and which one to use in a garden and one never to use.

Recent excessive heat causes crispy leaf tips.

Easy ways to start gardening:  Containers like pots.  Easiest thing to grow thats the most expensive to buy.

Planting a fruit tree the proper way.  Start with staying away with store bought trees.

Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program

More gardening info at The Urban Farm

Advances in home security with Jared Wright of Tekna

Security systems using landlines, internet and Wi-Fi have advantages and disadvantages.

Detailed talk in the latest in security involves Z-Wave Technology.  Completely wireless, installed in many products and controlled by a single app.  

Discussion of affordable video monitoring devices for the home and the popularity of Ring Video Doorbells.  The pros and cons of these devices.

The best way to envision your security system is to think in multi-layers.  

Explaining why traditional/mail order systems don't intergrate well with existing systems.

Jared talks about the systems Tekna has to offer.

Discussion of security with physical barriers like doors, locks and windows sensors.

Rosie updates a security tip for the garage door involving cutting the cord that makes it easy for a break in.

Discussion about the Energy Star temperature recommendation of 78 degrees during the summer and 82 degrees at night.  (Uh...yea, right)  In addition to supercooling.

Romey's math on the pending water cutback starting January 1st 2020 and what it really means.

We talk with GE's Senior Marketing Director Rochelle Hartigan about the incredible line of GE Lighting LED+ smart bulbs that do more than just provide light.  And where to find them!

Computer security!  Discussion of security guidelines you can do to protect your information and identity on line.  BLOG

Harold Perkins of Galaxy Lending talks about home investingd properties.  Smart tips to keep you from being house rich but cash poor.