It doesn’t take all that long for the intense sun and dust we have in Tucson to wreak havoc on your home’s window screens. Luckily it’s also a fairly easy DIY project to fix them and one that’s both satisfying and saves some money. With cooler temperatures approaching soon (hopefully!), now is an excellent time […]
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Even when we’re very careful with carpet, tile, and wood inside the home they do need cleaning from time to time. Some people prefer to handle that cleaning themselves while others, at least periodically, want a deep clean by a professional flooring company. We’ve had several clients achieve excellent carpet and tile cleaning results […] There is an endless list of ways in which you can “be more green,” but don’t feel that you need to do them all in order to have a positive impact. Every little bit helps! The following list includes some very simple tasks to ideas with limitless possibilities. You needn’t spend a fortune in order […] Once upon a time, we had lush, green, soft natural grass in our backyard. Sometimes. However, in the winter if we didn’t overseed the grass and it went dormant it became brown, crispy, and ugly. Maintaining the grass to keep it looking beautiful involved reluctant mowing, the occasional edging, lawnmower maintenance, yearly overseeding, and a […]
Have you heard about Cape Town’s imminent water shortage? The popular vacation destination in South Africa is expected to run out of water in the next few months. This is the stuff that nightmares are made of, especially for those of us that live in the desert. Though Tucson isn’t expected to run out […] Summer’s grip is still upon us in the Old Pueblo and staying cool is a priority for just about everyone. One way to beat the heat is by knowing how to effectively use your ceiling fans. Contrary to what some may believe, ceiling fans don’t actually make the air colder in a room. They […]
The summer heat came upon Tucson quickly in June, and now as we’ve moved into July, the monsoons have finally arrived, adding humidity to the mix. This is the time of year when air conditioning systems are put to the test. If a failure is going to occur it’s most commonly going to happen […] It’s that time of year again – time to get the pool in shape for the summer season! Below are some quick tips to help ensure that your swim season gets off to a great start. Look around and check for signs of leaks in the plumbing, wetness around the pump motor or on […]
Over time calcium deposits will build up on your shower heads and either completely restrict the flow of water through some of the spouts or reduce the volume to a drip. One simple way to get rid of these deposits is soaking your shower head in vinegar. If you can easily remove the shower […]
It’s easy to get complacent in environments in which we feel very comfortable, including our home. We need to remember to keep our eyes open and stay vigilant in checking for abnormalities, including the presence of termites around our residence. Just this past month there were some termite tubes that popped up at our […] |
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