Homeowner Question

COMMENTARY

• Ivy League schools investing millions in vocational skill trades to adapt to AI-driven job market changes

CALLER

• Julie in Glendale talks about The City of Glendale’s water testing initiative. She participated in it and got test results by e-mail

E-MAIL

• A homeowner has the neighbor’s gutters pointed toward his property causing water runoff on to his property. After asking, the neighbor refused to redirect their gutters. After going to the HOA, they said that’s a neighbor problem

Weekly To Do: Laundry Room Revival

CALLER

• William wants to redo his old epoxy garage floor. He’s interested in Galaxy coating that he’s seen advertised on TV and considering it for the front porch and walkway. Would it hold up in the sun?

COMMENTARY

• October is National Kitchen and Bath Month with many manufacturer incentives available
• A well designed laundry room improves household efficiency without being a dump zone for dirty things
• Design tips include incorporating dog showers and drip stations in laundry rooms for pet owners
• Weekly To Do Article: Laundry Room Revival

Homeowner Questions

E-MAIL

• A Tucson listener asks which is more energy efficient, a metal or a concrete tile roof? We explain why roofing choice has little impact on efficiency. Focus more on insulation and shading windows

E-MAIL

• A listener asks about those water and sewer line protection offers in the mail. We discuss how they can be useful and consider a cost comparison for a rider on your homeowners insurance policy.