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With so many new homeowners moving into our area, and inasmuch as we are surrounded by forest, I thought it would be a good refresher to talk about fire-wise landscaping.

With so many new homeowners moving into our area, and inasmuch as we are surrounded by forest, I thought it would be a good refresher to talk about fire-wise landscaping.

Months ago, I started jumping with joy and excitement over the upcoming 43rd Annual Yavapai County Contractors Association Home and Garden Show, taking place this weekend May 19, 20, and 21st at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.

We see them every day. Recently, there was a Facebook post on highway sign colors and I was not aware of why the signs are the colors they are, except I know orange is for construction!

I love reading about industry, home affordability and new construction products, but I also love reading mystery novels and watching the Hallmark Channel and listening to jazz.

I received an email from an avid reader: Sandy in a future “ask the contractor” column in The Daily Courier, would you discuss heat pumps — specifically ductless split systems?

Yes, we know that the construction industry is as busy and as hectic as ever. Yes, we know that project starts are at least four months out. So, if you happen to find someone who says they are licensed and they can start your job tomorrow, buyer BEWARE and BE AWARE!

“It’s not easy bein’ weed-free,” and with our wet winter, weed-free will hardly be the case. I phoned my landscaping buddies, and with a resounding agreement, they all affirmed applying pre-emergent.

Wind, winter, and e-mail hackers are on my list of unloved things oh yes one more…unlicensed entities. I discovered a very important roof warranty coverage detail in talking to Badger Roofing about a warranty item, and wanted to share this with everyone.

I see this statement posted on social media quite often — “I did a thing.” The “thing I did” at long last? Change my air filters — three of them!