The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. On that day 20 million Americans hit the streets in a movement that has continued and spread across the world. A consensus was growing that this event would provide the unity needed to accomplish real change and so Earth Day was born. The b
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04/22/2022
It goes without saying that homes are in constant need of maintenance and repairs. Maintenance, if not performed regularly, can lead to repairs. Styles and finishes change periodically and so homeowners also need to swap out finishes. Each time a home needs maintenance, repairs or updating, h
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04/16/2022
Is there an odor from your dishwasher? You've already ran your disposal and still smell the odor. You've cleaned out your sink with vinegar, baking soda and every cleaning product you can think of AFTER running your dishwasher. And yet, the odor persists. BUT, have you checked the filter insi
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04/15/2022
Tonight was a sad night for a group of friends celebrating the life of another. These friends were celebrating Danny, a friend of so many friends. Danny was someone I didn't know very well, but he was always present, and sharing a laugh with many in the group of friends I loved to hang out with
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04/14/2022
Selling a home with solar panels has been a gray area in real estate long before the first panels were installed on a home's roof. Everyone seems to understand that PV solar panels reduce energy bills, whether the panels are leased or owned. But not many understand how owned solar panels are va
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04/11/2022
Recently, separate surveys were conducted by Cynthia Adams, Co-Founder, Pearl Certification to two different groups - consumers and real estate agents. The Article, "The Big Disconnect - What Byers Want Versus What Agents Think they Want." The intent - to gauge an understanding of how consumer
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03/30/2022
Phoenix has an AMAZING recycle programs. But the link on the .gov site is not just a list of what can be recycled. The site offers a WEALTH of information on eliminating waste and outside links to benefit consumers on what else they can be doing to reuse, recycle and live more sustainably. The
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03/16/2022
Blog posts in the past have included my thoughts on exercise and the positive effects thereof. When doing cardio, the last few minutes, the endorphins are so elevated. Positives thoughts abound! It's a great sense of being. Last night's walk at dusk around my neighborhood produced a variety
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03/15/2022
Just like the Phoenix bird, rising from the ashes so goes the real estate market in Phoenix. Phoenix has seen it's share of ups and downs in the housing market. In 2011, the Phoenix housing market was either in the top or second spot, depending on who you talk to, for foreclosures. Now, the Ph
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03/07/2022
Last October, I wrote a post about choosing the right water heater for your home. Every type of water heater is different, using different amounts of energy whether it's electricity or gas powered and the costs vary. My focus on that post was to point out the differences to help home owners make
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03/01/2022