Make Your House a Head Turner Print

Dr. Sky discusses the significance of the star Betelgeuse.  Its dimming has scientists concerned about a possible explosion into a Super Nova.

Discussion of the recent sonic boom heard over Prescott Valley and a confirmed meteor strike.

Discussion of a discovery of consistant fast radio bursts from deep space,  the number of man made objects circling in orbit, the contribution the Space X program is bringing to space travel.  

Astronomy Dinner Cruise  on the Dolly Steamboat with Dr. Sky!

Darin Barney, owner of Christopher Creek Lodge, talks about lodge, cabins to rent along the creek and the many things to do for any season in the tall pines of Rim Country.

Our Staycation accomodations for February.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm and Chris Gardner discuss producing food with AQUAPONICS!  Where fish and plants combine in a special ecosystem.  They detail how it works from construction, chemistry to why it works.

The water requirements.  How sustainable is it to grow fish?  The benefits of raising fish.

Chris explains how his aquaponics tank works.  What is soil less media and glass foam?  Odor issues?  

Farmer Greg vision of making Phoenix Food sustainable.  Example is St. Vincent de Paul's farm using aquaponics for its cafeteria.

Discussion of a leer garden.  The cost to set up aquaponics.  

More on aquaponics:  Endless Food Systems.com.   BOOK: Aqua Gardening by Sylvia Bernstein.

Mari Griffin of Marvel Masonry gives you tips on turning your home into a 'head turner'!

Mari talks about her background, what's trending in pavers and hardscapes.  Why the linear look has become very popular.  The strategy to lighting a yard.  Landscapes that match the architecture of your home.  Driveway options.

Getting started with a client with what they want to accomplish.  How technology can help and confuse with too many options.  Why paver driveways are more popular and easier to fix than concrete.

Discussion of in ground gardens and raised planter gardens.  Retaining walls and brick veneer walls.

Discussion of women in the construction industry.  How Mari got into the trade and why women would find it as a great career.

CALLER:  Lived in the current home for 7 years.  Cracks have developed in the ceiling and sheetrock joints.  Thinks its a settling issue.

CALLER:  Discovered a hot water leak in the slab under the tile.  Ways to repair it?

CALLER:  Looking to replace the air conditioner and hot water heater (both 15 years old).  Got 2 recommendations on the A/C saying they should go a half ton size unit bigger.  Rosie explains why a Manuel J Caculation is important in sizing A/C units.

Weekly 'To Do' with Fox Valley Electric's Service Manager September Tanner.  Discussing the advantages of LED lighting.

CALLER:  Exterior uncovered GFCI outlet caught fire.  Turned off the power to repair it and saw burnt insulation and doesn't know how far it burned into the wall.  Fixing the romex and a junction box.

CALLER:  Has an outdoor patio with a sheetrock ceiling.  Could joint compound be used as texture?  Rosie adds a tip that needs more attention to the edges.