Rosie on the House

11-29-2008	Concrete and brick aren’t just for outdoors anymore.
11-22-2008	It rains so little in Arizona that it seems our homes would be immune from water damage.
11-15-2008	Your house may be stucco or siding or brick veneer on the outside, but that’s not what’s holding it up.

11-28-2008	Granite and tile are usual choices for kitchen countertops. And lately, so is concrete.
11-21-2008	A great selling point for a natural stone or concrete wall or patio is that it lasts and lasts and needs very little maintenance. But “very little” doesn’t mean “none.”
11-14-2008	In a dry, hot climate like ours, the materials our homes are made from can mean the difference between indoor air that’s a comfortable and air that feels too warm.

11-22-2008	Like an engraved invitation, your home’s front door urges friends and family to come in, and welcomes them once they do.
11-15-2008	You’ve seen those ugly white streaks on natural stone and concrete patio floors—maybe even on yours.
11-08-2008	In the wilting desert heat, even window frames can sag.