QuickTips Index

Discount Promotion Codes for Restaurant.com
You can get discounts at many popular restaurants in the Phoenix area. During certain promotions you can buy discount certificates for only a few dollars, no postage and no handling fees.

Public Transportation in Phoenix
Get the details about bus fares, bus passes, finding bus schedules and getting transit information.

Storm Repair Scams
If your home needs repair after a monsoon storm, beware of unlicensed contractors offering to make the repairs.

Emissions Testing in Arizona
Get quick tips on emissions testing in Arizona. Many vehicles don't have to be tested at all for emissions, but if you need to have your car tested, these tips will make the process easier.

Dewpoint and Monsoon
Get a simple definition of dewpoint and understand why it is used to determine when the Arizona monsoon will start.

How to Submit a Photo to About Phoenix
Here are a few simple steps to follow if you'd like to submit a photograph to About Phoenix.

Arizona Time Zone is MST
Phoenix does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time zone for Arizona is Mountain Standard time.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Cell Phone Waiting Lot
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport has a place where you can park for free while you wait for arriving passengers. It's called the Cell Phone Lot.

Warning About Unauthorized Tickets
Fiesta Bowl Tickets and BCS Championship tickets in Phoenix are hard to find. For most people, the only way to get Fiesta Bowl tickets is through an online auction or ticket broker.

Arizona Exempts Social Security from Income Tax
Did you know that Arizona is one of 27 states that does not tax your Social Security payments at income tax time?

Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest
Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest, Ten Things To Know Before You Go

Arizona Estimated Taxes For Tax Year 2008
If you need to pay estimated taxes in Arizona, here's how you do it. You'll need to pay Arizona estimated taxes quarterly if you don't have enough withheld to cover your tax bill.

What Does FBR in FBR Open Mean?
The FBR Open is a tournament on the PGA Golf Tour. What does FBR mean? Many people have difficulty remembering what the initials FBR stand for.

Minimum Wage in Arizona
Find out what the minimum wage is in Arizona.

Phoenix New Year's Eve For Kids
Where can you go to have fun in Phoenix on New Year's Eve if you are under age? Here are some ideas for places that kids can enjoy on New year's Eve.

Christmas Tree Lots in Greater Phoenix
Here are some places in the greater Phoenix area where you can buy a pre-cut live Christmas tree. There are Christmas tree lots all over the greater Phoenix area between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Are You Looking for Someone in the Phoenix Area?
If you are trying to contact Alice Cooper, Allison DuBois, Sandra Day O'Connor, or any other person in the Phoenix area, read this before you email me to ask for assistance.

Brain Eating Ameba in Arizona
Find out why a 14 year old boy in Arizona died from swimming in a warm lake. He was infected with a rare brain-eating parasite.

Arizona Charter Schools
Arizona has many charter schools. Find out about Phoenix and Arizona charter schools.

City Codes in Greater Phoenix
Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa and the other cities of greater Phoenix all have city codes. They are slightly different, but all the municipal codes in the Phoenix area have common prohibitions.

Central Arizona Better Business Bureau
Learn more about the Better Business Bureau service Phoenix, Maricopa County, and various other counties in Arizona. The Central Arizona BBB is a nonprofit organization.

Ceiling Fans Help Reduce Energy Costs
Whether you live in a home or an apartment, ceiling fans make a great investment. A ceiling fan can help reduce your summer energy costs.

Fog in Phoenix
Get the answer to the questions, does Phoenix have fog?

Car Colors For Hot Climates
What color car should you get if you live in the desert? Here is the answer to the question, "which car colors are best in the heat?"

Flash Floods
Flash floods can happen in Phoenix, and they can be dangerous. Find out what a flash flood is and what to do when a flash flood occurs.