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Collection of cacti in a desert landscapeHome Exterior & Garden RenovationHome Exterior and Garden Renovation: Water Wise Desert Landscaping for Tucson YardsA beautiful Tucson yard does not need a lawn or a huge water bill. Learn how to plan shade, native plants, rainwater harvesting and outdoor living spaces made for the Sonoran Desert.Read the article
Lightning striking over the desertRoofing UpgradeRoofing Upgrade: Getting Your Roof Ready for Monsoon SeasonMonths of intense sun followed by sudden monsoon downpours are hard on desert roofs. Learn how flat roofs, foam roofs and tile roofs fail, and how to prepare before the storms arrive.Read the article
Wildfire burning across a hillside at duskFire SafetyFire Safety: Protecting Your Desert Home From Wildfire and HeatHomes near the foothills and open desert face wildfire risk, and extreme heat adds its own fire hazards indoors. Learn how to create defensible space and keep your household safe.Read the article
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