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Prepare for the storms that are coming will save you time and money in the long run.

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As the monsoon season get started and as spring turns to summer, Most folks think, BBQ's and baseball and all kinds of summer fun! But here in the valley we as homeowners should be thinking of doing a little preventive maintenance in additions to all that fun! Unfortunately, not all of the weather is going to be so wonderful. Depending on where you live in the valley, you may face several severe storms during the summer as well as the usual summer storms and rain. Now is the time to prepare for storm season to make sure that you aren’t taken by surprise when bad weather hits. Trim the Trees Falling limbs and trees are one of the big causes of property damage associated with storms. A lot of this can be prevented with some forethought, however. Trim back or remove heavy or dying limbs that hang over your house, vehicles or power lines. Diseased, damaged or dead trees should also be removed to prevent them from falling as a result of heavy winds. Check your Drainage  Knowing ...

Ever wonder should I hire a handyman or a contractor?

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No matter if you are under contact  to sell your home or not you need some work done, some of it is plumbing, a bit of electrical…you know if you call out a plumber and an electrician this is going to cost you some big bucks, so you’re considering hiring a handyman.  Well make sure you know the law and what exactly a handyman can do legally!  First, understand the differences.  A handyman only has a business license, so he is not licensed through the Registrar of Contractors  http://www.azroc.gov/  (this is where you can go to see if the person you are considering hiring is licensed to perform these services). They  are  allowed to do very minor repairs, like patch a hole in drywall, or install a ceiling fan, change door locks and such things like that.   Here is the actually Arizona law:  ARS 33-1121(A)(14)   says who is exempt from the requirement of a contractor’s license. There are a lot of people who m...