Features by About Phoenix Guest Author

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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.

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.

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.

Brown Air in the Valley
A local resident, Steve Eastwood, explains why the air in Phoenix may not be very good for your health.

Clean Up the Clutter
Paula Henderson Lewis provides some tips to help make your moving day less stressful.

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!

Dream Job: Oasis or Mirage
Considering a job change? A professional recruiter guides you through the thought process.

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.

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.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Learn about the civil and criminal issues, and the role of MVD when you are convicted of a DUI.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What Does an AZ Seller Have to Disclose?
If you are selling your home in Arizona, you'll want to know what you must disclose to a potential buyer before closing. Get the details here about required disclosures.

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.

Pilates
A local certified Pilates instructor tells us about this popular training method.

Master-Planned Communities
This article will help you understand what a Master-Planned Community is, and how it differs from a simple subdivision.

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.

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.

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.

Salt-Water Swimming Pools
Confused about whether or not to get a salt-water pool? This article will tell you what you need to know about putting in a chlorine generator, or a salt-water pool.

To Elope or Not To Elope?
A local minister discusses the pros and cons of elopement.

Pool Shapes and Types
Eight different swimming pool shapes and syles that are popular. Includes photos of different swimming pool types.

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.

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?

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.

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 several smaller custom pool builders to consider.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Master Planned Communities in Greater Phoenix
What is a master planned community? Find out what makes these subdivisions special, and get to know some of the more popular master planned communities in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Swimming Pool Maintenance Mistakes
Maintaining a pool isn't difficult. Here are the 12 most common swimming pool maintance mistakes.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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