
Tip of the Week: It’s Monsoon Season! It’s time to make sure your landscape is draining water properly. We talk water retention and potential damage to watch out for.
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Recommendation – Call a structural engineer….foundation issues require an engineer and someone who really knows what they are doing. Call Arizona Foundation Solutions.
The guys discuss monsoon prep out in the yard. Prepare for drainage AND wind damage.
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Recommendation – He waited too long to transition. Mulch the areas that are bare, lightly scuff up the ground for better root contact. Be careful not to scuff to deep. He’ll need to water more frequently to make up for the damage already done.
Recommendation – In the Arizona sun, we recommend going to Belgard’s website and using retaining walls! Wood deteriorates too quickly here. Visit Flower Street Urban Gardens for other options too.
Recommendation – Call Bill at Think Green Irrigation and Landscaping! She has her wishlist and it’s time to take action. Call Bill at 480-922-9497 if you’re in the Valley!
If you’re in Northern Arizona, call Vicente Landscaping.
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Recommendation – Call an arborist….here Phoenix, it’s Integrity Tree Service.
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Recommendation – Start a wishlist. Do you want grass? Shade? Patio? Are you a gardener? Do your research and fit the landscape to your lifestyle! Try the Desert Botanical Gardens or the Boyd Thompson Arboretum.
Rosie talks about “Super Cooling” and how you can lower your energy bills while keeping your home the same temperature it is now! Learn more from Advanced Home Systems!
Recommendation – Call Real Estate agent, John Gluch. He can give tips on resale value for projects and call Rebath for the work!
Congratulations to last week’s winners who took home prizes from Savory Fine Foods, the Grillbot and Canyon Cooler’s!
Letter from a Listener – Gus is a veteran and called a few weeks ago to have lighting installed for a flag. He wanted to thank Rosie and The Mighty Electricians for a fantastic job!
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Recommendation – Replace them with concrete or fiberglass.
Recommendation – It’s probably not worth the money to get the insurance involved. Call Thompson Drywall and make sure you check the roof!
Congratulations to Jenna Porch on winning the Jim Brody award!!
Rosie talks about his new toy; a pressure washer from Karcher.
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Recommendation – Arizona Tile or Cactus Stone for tile, Ferguson Bath Supply or Central Arizona Supply for fixtures. TWD, Kirk Development or Legacy Design Build Remodel for the work.
Recommendation – Not a lot of options on such a short notice. Clean it up very well and take your time on such a big decision.
Sign up for the Sanderson Ford Arizona Stacation here! Thanks to the Cactus Candy Company for the gift bag to the latest winner.
This is the time of year to harvest prickly pear and pods from mesquite trees. Find recipes at the Desert Harvester’s website or Edible Baja Arizona site.
We’ve had questions on Solar…..go to Harmon Solar and find out if it’s right for you! For a free estimate, call 800-281-3189.
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Recommendation – If you’re just leaving for the day, it’s not worth the cost of cooling everything off when she returns.
In-Studio with Don Irwin of Irwin’s Furniture Restoration!
Don shares ideas for fixing water stains on your wood furniture. Get rid of that water ring.
We talk about one, single, unique chair Don worked on that was worth $85,000!!!!
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Do you have a rocking chair that’s sentimental to you? Don shares a great story about a home with fire damage that she wants to restore. Don saved the day and that’s what restoration can mean to you!
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We discuss the differences between tongue oil, linseed oil and the other applications for protecting woods.
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Recommendation – The first step is to de-grease it and de-gloss it. Use mineral spirits and some very fine sand paper. Don shares the steps to prepping it for painting. A good paint brush is important! Natural horsehair is the key. Find a PPG Store for the right brush.