With so many tomato varieties and uses in the kitchen, it’s no wonder tomatoes are one of our most popular vegetables! Watters receives a lot of customer requests for additional tips and tricks on sowing and growing the best tomatoes. It is time to start tomatoes by seed for garden planting the end of April. When to Start Tomatoes Start tomatoes indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the average last spring frost of May 8. Transplant your seedlings into the gardens when nighttime temperatures are at … [Read more...] about Insider Secrets to Growing Tomatoes
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Experiencing the Extraordinary Rising Costs of Construction Materials
Welcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers. Tom is on vacation, floating in the beautiful blue seas and kayaking somewhe re in the San Juan Islands, drinking beer, eating great food and having a super time. He is not … [Read more...] about Experiencing the Extraordinary Rising Costs of Construction Materials
Preparing for Wildfire Season
Wildland fire season is just around the corner in the Prescott area. This is a good time to review the resources that are available to prevent and fight wildland fires in this area, and to remind ourselves about our roles as citizens in reducing the wildland fire threat to our community. The Forest Service’s Fire Center, Henry Y. H. Kim Aviation Facility at the Ernest A. Love airfield in Prescott, was dedicated in May 1992. The Prescott Fire Center combines a vast array of programs and expert … [Read more...] about Preparing for Wildfire Season
What Happens When Hearing Loss Occurs in One Ear?
Hearing loss presents itself in a unique manner in each individual. Barring hereditary losses, each occurrence will be slightly varied. Some people will have a sensory loss, while others are conductive. Some will occur at birth, while others do not appear until late in life. One aspect that is sometimes glossed over is whether the hearing loss is bilateral or unilateral. Bilateral means the loss occurs in both ears, whereas unilateral is just one ear. Since the majority of hearing losses are … [Read more...] about What Happens When Hearing Loss Occurs in One Ear?
Mental Health Community Featuring Documentary to Spread Hope, Fight Suicide
A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. “My Ascension” is a feature-length documentary that chronicles Emma’s inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana. The film also highlights the … [Read more...] about Mental Health Community Featuring Documentary to Spread Hope, Fight Suicide
Moves from Big Cities are Changing Local Gardening
We have experienced some interesting trends over the past year as more people are attracted to plants and gardening. Hashtags like #PlantParenthood are common. Fast-forward to 2022, and the magnetic draw to gardening has grown stronger. Many folks who visit the garden center this spring are seeking their first experience with plants. I’ve asked these new gardeners what compels them to the garden. They say the current economic and health scare turned them into wannabe gardeners ready to try … [Read more...] about Moves from Big Cities are Changing Local Gardening
Exploring the Benefits of Smart Security Systems
As old, hardwired security systems become extinct and new wireless systems become all the rage, choosing what is the best protection for your home or business can be quite the task. New systems are connected through a Wi-Fi network or cellular network, allowing you access anytime and anywhere on your smartphone. These new smart security systems are highly customizable with cameras, door sensors, smoke detectors, water detection, motion detectors, and a wide range of devices that can be installed … [Read more...] about Exploring the Benefits of Smart Security Systems
Prepping Your House for Sale
As the unprecedented seller’s market continues in Arizona’s real estate industry, here are some tips to make your house attractive to buyers and command the best price. Think Like a Buyer Keep in mind the things that you would be looking at if you were looking to buy. There are things that we just get used to in our own homes that a buyer may not look past. Look for cracks, peeling, squeaks, drips, hard water stains, ceiling stains, loose handrails and more. The little things may not be … [Read more...] about Prepping Your House for Sale
Is the American Dream Possible?
To answer the question: Is the American Dream possible, many will say no, but based on what set of facts? What if I told you it is possible and there are more than 22 million millionaires in the United States? You may be living next door to one and not even know it. Certainly, it may feel impossible to believe this in today’s economic environment. Let’s dig into this. Currently, inflation is running hot. The price of everything is up. Have you bought gas recently? It’s a sore point with many, … [Read more...] about Is the American Dream Possible?
Knowing Your Options When Selling A House
These days, sellers have many options. In just a few short years, it seems the options available to a homeowner who wants to sell his or her house has gone from either hire an agent or sell it yourself to so many options that most of us can’t keep up. In addition to the traditional methods, home sellers can now choose from a range of iBuyer options, discount brokerages and home-swap programs. How do you decide which option will serve you best? The good news is many of the options have … [Read more...] about Knowing Your Options When Selling A House