Yes, Homes in the Desert Get Mold. Here Is Where It Actually Grows

The most common thing we hear on a mold call is some version of “I did not think that was possible out here.” It is a reasonable assumption. Outdoor humidity in the Phoenix metro sits very low for much of the year, and mold needs... 

How Arizona Hard Water Quietly Destroys Plumbing, and What Fails First

Water in the Phoenix metro is hard. Depending on your provider and the season it commonly sits well into the range most scales call very hard. That mineral load is mostly calcium and magnesium, and it does not stay dissolved. Every time water is heated,... 

The Pre-Monsoon Home Checklist for West Valley Property Owners

Monsoon season in Maricopa County runs roughly from early July into late September. Some years it barely shows up. Other years a single cell parks over the West Valley and drops a great deal of rain in under an hour, with strong outflow winds arriving...