Homeowner Questions

CALLER

• The previous owner of Jeff’s home installed a doggie door in the door going into the garage. Asks if the doggie door is a fire code violation as he is getting ready to remodel.  Yes and we explain why

E-MAILS

• Owners have a beautiful custom bathroom made with saltillo tile. They have put several layers of coating on it but like to have that wet look.  Is there a product out there that can take a high-moisture environment and keep that wet look?
• Need to remove an old roof evap cooler no longer in use. What are the steps to removing it?

Weekly To Do: Know Your Property Lines

COMMENTARY

• Article on Knowing Your Property Lines
• Discussion of the 10 Arizona cities where retirees can afford to live off their monthly Social Security check alone
  • Based on a recent article of a check for $1907

Homeowner Questions

CALLER

• Kyle has a six inch slope where the driveway meets the street that every time he bottoms out (scrapes) his car. Is there some way to shave the curb knowing the city might have a hissy fit if he does that. Or any other suggestions

CALLER

•  Lenny has a garage that backs up to the living room. During the summer, it gets hot. Wondering how they can put insulation in between the house or garage and the living room