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Make More of Your Outdoors and Indoors
Friday, April 29th, 2011A New Patio System Makes the Outdoors More Enjoyable
Monday, March 28th, 2011After a colder than normal winter, folks in Phoenix, Arizona, are ready to get outdoors to enjoy the spring weather. It is a perfect time to consider adding a patio cover or shade awnings to enhance your outdoor space.
Outdoor living is a fantastic part of life in the southwest. With a qualified Patio Cover and Awning licensed contractor, your space will be even more enjoyable for a longer period of time.
New Year’s is a Great Time to Assess Your Home Improvement Needs
Monday, December 27th, 2010For those folks that spruced up their homes in advance of the holidays – congratulations, you’re good for a while! But for the rest of us, taking down the holiday decorations and facing a new year is the perfect time to assess your home improvement needs for the coming year.
It may be that your tile grout needs cleaning, your pool decking replaced, or your landscaping refreshed. Maybe it is even time to consider adding on that extra space you’ve been dreaming about.
Whatever your upcoming projects, make sure to use licensed contractors in Arizona that are in good standing with the AROC (Arizona Registrar of Contractors). Licensed Arizona contractors in good standing with AROC helps ensure that your home improvement project will go smoothly and be completed professionally.
Reset Your Sprinkler Timers
Friday, November 26th, 2010Here in Phoenix, Arizona, it seems like home owners are constantly resetting the watering times of their automatic sprinklers. While it is really just twice a year, it is an important step to take for the health of your yard and landscaping.
In Phoenix, AZ, our temperatures vary by more than 60 degrees during a typical winter day or summer day. In order to maximize water usage and keep your plants fresh and stable, it is important to recognize the different needs. In the winter months, run the sprinklers in the midday, for shorter periods, and less days per week. This ensures that your landscaping receives adequate water but does not cause freezing or root rot. In the summer months, water overnight or early morning, longer periods, and more days per week. This uses the water efficiently and ensures that none is lost to evaporation.
If you have difficulty deciphering the codes of your sprinkler system control box, contact a reputable landscape maintenance company or other licensed contractors.
Choosing a Licensed Contractor
Thursday, September 30th, 2010The lowest price might seem like a smart decision, but when it comes to choosing a contractor that can prove to be a costly mistake for bargain hunters. An unlicensed contractor or unqualified contractor can leave you with sub-standard work on one of the most significant assets you own: your Arizona home.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC) website offers free information for consumers about how to locate and choose a licensed contractor. The website explains that, “… with a licensed contractor, you as a residential property owner have significant protections not available to persons utilizing an unlicensed contractor. This is your guarantee should the workmanship be below standard or in violation of existing codes.” Fortunately, AROC makes it easy to verify the license and good standing of all contractors in the state. Contact them at www.azroc.gov or by calling 602-542-1525 or toll free
1-877-MYAZROC (1-877-692-9762)
High Winds Can Damage Roofs
Thursday, August 26th, 2010As the monsoon winds and storms blow through this time of year, our yards and homes in Phoenix, Arizona, tend to see disarray and even damage. Make sure that you check your roof for signs of broken or missing tiles, and that the flashings and vents are all still in place and in good condition.
It’s a best practice to visually inspect your roof a few times each year so that you know what it should look like. Caution: do NOT go out onto a tile roof; make this inspection from the ground level. After a storm, if you see anything that looks out of the ordinary, call a roofing contractor - qualified licensed contractors - to make a further inspection and any needed repairs.
Time to Clean the Windows
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Here in Arizona, your house will soon be closed up for the long summer months. Before that happens, make sure to get your windows clean inside and out. It will help your home to seem brighter and less stifled. Remove the screens and clean them, too, to help keep your view outdoors as clear as possible.
If the chore seems too big, there are plenty of licensed Arizona contractors that would be happy to help you get the window cleaning done.
Remember to Change the Timer for Your Drip System
Friday, April 2nd, 2010As the weather changes back to longer, warmer days it is time to adjust the automatic sprinkler system. In the Arizona summers it is best to water during the late evening or early morning, and your yard will need longer, more frequent settings. If you do not have a timed watering system, find out how affordable the installation can be with a licensed contractor or landscaping service. In the long run you will save money on plant replacement and water bills if your system is set up to automatically care for your yard’s needs.
When What You Need is Demolition
Thursday, February 25th, 2010It is extreme, but there are times when home improvement requires that something be knocked down, dug out, filled in, or just plain blown up. When you need something removed, a qualified demolition expert can handle the problem area with creating bigger problems in the process. For removal or fill in of swimming pools, removal of sidewalks, driveways and other concrete, tear down of houses or other structures, or removal of landscaping, contact a licensed, experienced Arizona demolition company.
Welcome to the New Year
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009New Years are always full of resolutions. And if one of your resolutions is to improve your home, property, or security, then Arizona Contractors 2 U has the right recommendation for your needs. The referral service is free to you, and you will find the highest quality of licensed contractors as members.
