Homes
Best Places to Live 2017: Second Home Sweet Home
Ken McElroy, principal of real estate investment and property management company, MC Companies, explains why now is the best time to buy a second home in Arizona and what to consider before making that leap.
Q & A: Tanner Luster of Luster Custom Home & Remodeling
Let us introduce you to the Valley's top design and build professionals. Today, let's get to know Tanner Luster of Luster Custom Home & Remodeling as he discusses his fondness for Newport Beach and why clients are digging the matte-finish trend in today's homes.
How did you get started in the design/build industry? I started working in the trades to make extra money during the summers in high school and...
Everything You Need for a Greener Spring Clean
They don’t call it “springtime fresh” for nothing. All winter long, dust, pet hair, and clutter have been accumulating in your quarters, while you huddled inside under the warmth of your HVAC unit. So it’s no wonder you feel the urge to crack open the windows and dust out the cobwebs with the first warm breath of air.
Unfortunately, though, when you’re looking to refresh your home, commercial cleaners can seriously cramp your style. Although we usually think of air pollution as an outdoors-only problem, studies show that indoor air quality may be much more harmful. Mold spores...
Saving and Earning Money With Solar Power
Solar energy has become quite the controversial issue here in Arizona over the last few years. Whatever your feeling about the state and country’s dependence upon fossil fuels, the facts are in: solar power is a clean and sustainable source of power. This is why more and more companies are finding ways to implement solar panels into their building designs. It’s why more cities all over the country--even here in the foothills--are finding ways to harvest solar energy. And, of course, it’s why you should use solar energy in your home.
Holiday Craft Ideas from Martha Stewart
What better way to spend time with family and friends over the holiday than to plan a craft-making shindig? Transform your home into a holiday haven fit for the most festive of parties, or simply add a few cute additions to the home. Martha Stewart provides us with some fantastic holiday crafting ideas to create decorative items like reindeer wreaths, ribbon garland and bows, and tips for using ornaments off the tree for a sparkling window display (be sure to get the adorable, shiny acorn ornaments).
