Features by About Phoenix Guest Author
These features were written by Guest Authors of the About Phoenix site. By contributing a feature they are sharing their knowledge about aspects of Phoenix life with others who stop by.
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5 Best Motorcycle Rides in Central Arizona
If you have a bike, there are some great rides right in Cental Arizona that are convenient from Phoenix. Whether you are renting a bike for the day, or looking for just a one day getaway, here are the 5 best motorcycle rides from Phoenix.
If you have a bike, there are some great rides right in Cental Arizona that are convenient from Phoenix. Whether you are renting a bike for the day, or looking for just a one day getaway, here are the 5 best motorcycle rides from Phoenix.
Arizona Mortgage Brokers/Bankers - Arizona Mortgage Rates
Learn about the difference between mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers in Arizona, find Arizona resources for locating mortgage brokers and mortgage loans, and find current Arizona mortgage loan rates.
Learn about the difference between mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers in Arizona, find Arizona resources for locating mortgage brokers and mortgage loans, and find current Arizona mortgage loan rates.
Best Places in Phoenix To Shoot a Photo
Here are 5 great outdoor spots in the Phoenix area to use a s a background for wedding or family photos.
Here are 5 great outdoor spots in the Phoenix area to use a s a background for wedding or family photos.
Brown Air in the Valley
A local resident, Steve Eastwood, explains why the air in Phoenix may not be very good for your health.
A local resident, Steve Eastwood, explains why the air in Phoenix may not be very good for your health.
Build a Swimming Pool - Avoid Common Swimming Pool Mistakes
Here are some of the most comon mistakes that people make when they decide to build a swimming pool. Don't make these swimming pool errors!
Here are some of the most comon mistakes that people make when they decide to build a swimming pool. Don't make these swimming pool errors!
Clean Up the Clutter
Paula Henderson Lewis provides some tips to help make your moving day less stressful.
Paula Henderson Lewis provides some tips to help make your moving day less stressful.
Cover Letter: Trash or Treasure
Local recruiter Terri Robinson lets us know how a cover letter to your résumé help your chances for an interview.
Local recruiter Terri Robinson lets us know how a cover letter to your résumé help your chances for an interview.
Creosote Bush
What is that smell? Phoenix resident Phil Persson tells us that it is the creosote bush. Find out more about this desert plant.
What is that smell? Phoenix resident Phil Persson tells us that it is the creosote bush. Find out more about this desert plant.
Dream Job: Oasis or Mirage
Considering a job change? A professional recruiter guides you through the thought process.
Considering a job change? A professional recruiter guides you through the thought process.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Learn about the civil and criminal issues, and the role of MVD when you are convicted of a DUI.
Learn about the civil and criminal issues, and the role of MVD when you are convicted of a DUI.
DUI in Arizona
Here are 10 things you need to know before you get stopped for DUI in Arizona. Submitted by attorney Susan Kayler.
Here are 10 things you need to know before you get stopped for DUI in Arizona. Submitted by attorney Susan Kayler.
El Dorado Hot Spring
One of our regular visitors to the Valley of the Sun tells us about his visits to El Dorado Hot Spring in Tonopah. He calls it a rustic jewel in the desert!
One of our regular visitors to the Valley of the Sun tells us about his visits to El Dorado Hot Spring in Tonopah. He calls it a rustic jewel in the desert!
Find the Right School for Your Kids
Many people ask me to tell them what the best school is in the Phoenix area so they can send their kids there. Well, it just isn't that easy, because I don't have the answer! Here is some advice on finding the right school for your kids.
Many people ask me to tell them what the best school is in the Phoenix area so they can send their kids there. Well, it just isn't that easy, because I don't have the answer! Here is some advice on finding the right school for your kids.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Biltmore Sprites
Much like the Phoenix bird which rose from its own ashes, the Sprites of Midway Gardens were resurrected from their demise and given to the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa as gifts.
Much like the Phoenix bird which rose from its own ashes, the Sprites of Midway Gardens were resurrected from their demise and given to the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa as gifts.
Golf Course Homes
Tips for selecting a golf course home in Scottsdale or Phoenix. There are more than 40 golf course communities in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.
Tips for selecting a golf course home in Scottsdale or Phoenix. There are more than 40 golf course communities in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas.
Happy Hour in Downtown Scottsdale
Here are some great places in downtown Scottsdale to stop after work for great drinks, great snacks, and great people. These places in Scottsdale have special Happy Hour prices and offerings.
Here are some great places in downtown Scottsdale to stop after work for great drinks, great snacks, and great people. These places in Scottsdale have special Happy Hour prices and offerings.
Hiking in Prescott AZ - Prescott Hiking Trails
Prescott, Arizona is famous for its history as a territorial capitol, but it also has great places for people who love to hike and enjoy the outdoors. Here are some favorite Prescott hiking trails.
Prescott, Arizona is famous for its history as a territorial capitol, but it also has great places for people who love to hike and enjoy the outdoors. Here are some favorite Prescott hiking trails.
Hiking With a Dog
Tips on hiking with dogs in Arizona. These tips for hiking with a dog are good common sense, no matter where you live.
Tips on hiking with dogs in Arizona. These tips for hiking with a dog are good common sense, no matter where you live.
Improv in Phoenix
Get the answer to the question, what is improv and who can do it? Find improv workshops and venues in the Phoenix, AZ area.
Get the answer to the question, what is improv and who can do it? Find improv workshops and venues in the Phoenix, AZ area.
Jewelry Appraisals
A local jeweler explains when and how to have your jewelry appraised. These jewelry appraisal tips should assist with insuring your fine jewelry.
A local jeweler explains when and how to have your jewelry appraised. These jewelry appraisal tips should assist with insuring your fine jewelry.
Lost Messages, Lost Opportunities
A local Phoenix recruiter provides some simple but important things to remember and tools to use when you are looking for a job.
A local Phoenix recruiter provides some simple but important things to remember and tools to use when you are looking for a job.
Master-Planned Communities
This article will help you understand what a Master-Planned Community is, and how it differs from a simple subdivision.
This article will help you understand what a Master-Planned Community is, and how it differs from a simple subdivision.
Moving Checklist
This checklist starts six weeks prior to your move, and brings you along the process through move-in day. Use this moving checklist to minimize the stress related to your move.
This checklist starts six weeks prior to your move, and brings you along the process through move-in day. Use this moving checklist to minimize the stress related to your move.
Online Marketing in Phoenix
Here's how your Phoenix business can use the Internet to market your products and services locally.
Here's how your Phoenix business can use the Internet to market your products and services locally.
Partners in Skills Development
If your business is interested in providing employees with opportunities for advancement or personal development, you need to offer more than just tuition reimbursement programs.
If your business is interested in providing employees with opportunities for advancement or personal development, you need to offer more than just tuition reimbursement programs.
Phoenix: A New Economy City?
A local entrepreneur asks some serious questions about why Phoenix is still viewed as a tourist attraction instead of a serious business city.
A local entrepreneur asks some serious questions about why Phoenix is still viewed as a tourist attraction instead of a serious business city.
Photo Radar
A local attorney discusses the issues surrounding photo radar tickets. Some people think you don't have to pay them. Some people are afraid of the consequences if they don't. Susan Kayler provides her view.
A local attorney discusses the issues surrounding photo radar tickets. Some people think you don't have to pay them. Some people are afraid of the consequences if they don't. Susan Kayler provides her view.
Pilates
A local certified Pilates instructor tells us about this popular training method.
A local certified Pilates instructor tells us about this popular training method.
Pool Builder Certification Programs
If you are looking for a good pool builder, you'll want to know about pool builder certification programs. Did your pool builder take one?
If you are looking for a good pool builder, you'll want to know about pool builder certification programs. Did your pool builder take one?
Pool Shapes and Types
Eight different swimming pool shapes and syles that are popular. Includes photos of different swimming pool types.
Eight different swimming pool shapes and syles that are popular. Includes photos of different swimming pool types.
Pump Up Your Resume
If you are looking for a job, and it may take a while, volunteering can help you, your community and your resume.
If you are looking for a job, and it may take a while, volunteering can help you, your community and your resume.
Register Your Out-of-State Vehicle
The vehicle registration process can be intimidating. Mike Montalvo, who recently moved here from New York, had already been through the process and is here to help you do it, too.
The vehicle registration process can be intimidating. Mike Montalvo, who recently moved here from New York, had already been through the process and is here to help you do it, too.
Salt-Water Swimming Pools
This article will help you decide if a chlorine generator for your swimming pool is right for you and your family.
This article will help you decide if a chlorine generator for your swimming pool is right for you and your family.
Selecting a Swimming Pool Builder
If you have decided that you are going to build a swimming pool, here are ten tips to help you figure out how to pick the right pool builder.
If you have decided that you are going to build a swimming pool, here are ten tips to help you figure out how to pick the right pool builder.
Small Custom Pool Builders
Not everyone wants to contract with the largest pool builder in town. If you want to build a pool, here are ten smaller custom pool builders to consider.
Not everyone wants to contract with the largest pool builder in town. If you want to build a pool, here are ten smaller custom pool builders to consider.
Snakebite!
An Arizona man tells his story about his snakebite and the remedies that helped cure him.
An Arizona man tells his story about his snakebite and the remedies that helped cure him.
Starting a Business in Phoenix
A local entrepreneur provides five key tips to getting started in your own business.
A local entrepreneur provides five key tips to getting started in your own business.
Stung by a Scorpion
Read a true story of a woman stung by a scorpion after living in Arizona for just a few days. Scorpion stings can be frightening but are rarely fatal.
Read a true story of a woman stung by a scorpion after living in Arizona for just a few days. Scorpion stings can be frightening but are rarely fatal.
Summer Weddings
If you are planning an outdoor wedding this summer, here are some important tips to for your special day.
If you are planning an outdoor wedding this summer, here are some important tips to for your special day.
Swimming Pool Maintenance Mistakes
Maintaining a pool isn't difficult. Here are the 12 most common swimming pool maintance mistakes.
Maintaining a pool isn't difficult. Here are the 12 most common swimming pool maintance mistakes.
Teach Your Kids to Fish - Take The Kids Fishing
Fishing with your kids can be relaxing and fun. Here are tips on teaching your kids how to fish.
Fishing with your kids can be relaxing and fun. Here are tips on teaching your kids how to fish.
To Elope or Not To Elope?
A local minister discusses the pros and cons of elopement.
A local minister discusses the pros and cons of elopement.
Types of Homes in Phoenix
If you are researching homes online, it can be confusing at to what sellers mean when they advertise a home. What's the difference between a townhome or townhouse and a patio home? What's the definition of a duplex? What's a gemini?
If you are researching homes online, it can be confusing at to what sellers mean when they advertise a home. What's the difference between a townhome or townhouse and a patio home? What's the definition of a duplex? What's a gemini?
Vegan and Vegetarian in Phoenix
It isn't hard to be vegan or vegetarian in Phoenix. Find out what the difference is between vegan and vegetarian.
It isn't hard to be vegan or vegetarian in Phoenix. Find out what the difference is between vegan and vegetarian.
Water Safety - Arizona Pool Safety Tips
Swimming pools are inviting all year long in Arizona. Unfortunately, we also have a high incidence of swimming pool related drownings. Here are some important water safety tips for children and adults.
Swimming pools are inviting all year long in Arizona. Unfortunately, we also have a high incidence of swimming pool related drownings. Here are some important water safety tips for children and adults.
What's In Season in Phoenix: August and September
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
What's In Season in Phoenix: December and January
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
What's In Season in Phoenix: February and March
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets during February and March.
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets during February and March.
What's In Season in Phoenix: June and July
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
What's In Season in Phoenix: October and November
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.
It's easy to buy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long in the greater Phoenix area. Here are the fruits and vegetables that you'll find in season at our local farmers markets.