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6 days ago | 
tucson.com | Rosie Romero
We hear from homeowners being tricked out of their money every week. We have written articles and discussed current scams on air often. The surprising thing is that many of the scams are not new. Homeowners find themselves victimized by bad players wanting to take their money and/or personal information under nefarious circumstances, even though they are aware of many scams.
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1 week ago | 
ktar.com | Rosie Romero
We hear from homeowners being tricked out of their money every week. We have written articles and discussed current scams on air often. The surprising thing is that many of the scams are not new. Homeowners find themselves victimized by bad players wanting to take their money and/or personal information under nefarious circumstances even though they are aware of many scams.
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2 weeks ago | 
ktar.com | Rosie Romero
Painting often needs to be done from the roof. Make sure the contractor you use has a safety protocol in place for the painting crew!Painting in the desert can present challenges, particularly in the summer months. A common myth is that it’s too hot to paint once we reach triple digits during the summer, making it difficult to paint the exterior of your home. While the heat presents a challenge, the painting industry has stepped up to that challenge and provided a way forward.
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2 weeks ago | 
tucson.com | Rosie Romero
It’s time to prepare your house, home castle, or cabin for the long, hot Arizona summer. Let’s talk about how to maintain our HVAC, electricity, and solar systems, including tips on what to expect from a thorough professional review of these systems. Heating ventilation air conditioningAs the summer days heat up, several key aspects of maintaining your HVAC system are worth considering.
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3 weeks ago | 
ktar.com | Rosie Romero
We will continue our discussion on prepping for summer with a look at the tasks you can undertake to care for your mini-split HVAC systems this week. HVAC systems 101: What is a ductless mini split system? A mini split is a ductless HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system designed for a single room or area of your home. They are ideal if you want to heat or cool a space that your household system doesn’t include. There are two types of units. Single-zone models are the most common.
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3 weeks ago | 
tucson.com | Rosie Romero
The appliances in our homes serve a critical role in supporting our lifestyle. When they don’t work, that is a problem. Let’s walk through what options we have when appliances don’t work. Repair or replace? There are several reasons why folks replace appliances. — Aging unit: Homeowners begin to worry that their unit will fail due to age. They want to replace it before it wears out or breaks down.
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4 weeks ago | 
ktar.com | Rosie Romero
The appliances in our homes serve a critical role in supporting our lifestyle. When they don’t work, that is a problem. We asked Rosie Certified Partner Daniel Beyer of Beyer’s Appliance Service Inc. to join us and walk us through the options available when appliances don’t work. Repairing or replacing appliancesDaniel tells us that, based on his experience, there are several reasons why people replace appliances. Aging Unit: Homeowners begin to worry that their unit will fail due to age.
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1 month ago | 
ktar.com | Rosie Romero
Replacing furniture can get expensive. Maintaining and refreshing your indoor and outdoor furniture can save you money. Here are some tips you for refreshing and maintaining your furniture. This how-to guide will help you start maintaining our furniture properlyDoes your furniture have layers of grime? Then it’s best to start with a general cleaning:Gently sweep surfaces using a soft-bristle brush and rinse with water. Combine 1/4 cup mild dishwashing liquid with one gallon of warm water.
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1 month ago | 
tucson.com | Rosie Romero
Replacing furniture can get expensive. Maintaining and refreshing your indoor and outdoor furniture can save you money. Here are some tips. General cleaning tipsFor furniture that has layers of grime, it is best to start with a general cleaning. — Gently sweep surfaces using a soft-bristle brush and rinse with water. — Combine 1/4 cup mild dishwashing liquid with one gallon of warm water. Use a sponge or a soft-bristle brush to scrub the furniture’s surface thoroughly.
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1 month ago | 
ktar.com | Rosie Romero
It will rain again; we are pretty sure and hopeful for that free water from the sky. When it does rain that water works its way into our washes and rivers but not before its journey begins in your yard. Landscape drainage can present challengesLandscape drainage can present challenges in how the rainwater can be utilized or directed where it needs to go. We reached out to Rosie Certified Partner Chris Wellborn of Vincente Landscaping in the mountain town of Prescott.
