Biggest bang for your remodeling buck

From our recent Newsletter Want to get the best return on your remodeling investment? Stick to the exterior of your home, according to the 2015 Cost vs. Value report from the National Association of Realtors® and Remodeling Magazine. Realtors® across the country said a steel entry door would return 101.8 percent of its costs –… Read More

Bradly Cooper speaks out on American Sniper controversy, on NPR news

Interesting NPR interview with Bradley Cooper about veterans, you can find it here.   ~Bill e film American Sniper has prompted arguments about its depiction of the Iraq War and become a cultural lightning rod. But Bradley Cooper, who plays Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and was also a producer on the film, didn’t expect the conversation… Read More

Tax time is open season for scammers

From our recent Newsletter The official opening of the federal tax filing season was Jan. 20, also the unofficial opening of the tax scamming season, the Internal Revenue Service warns. Tax fraudsters have posed as the IRS in everything from email refund schemes to phone impersonations all aimed at getting you to share your personal… Read More

Humanity vs Ebola: The winning strategies in a terrifying war

The panic seems to have died down, but the concern over Ebola beleaguered areas and aid workers returning home from those regions, has not. A TED Talk well worth watching, it does not dismiss our concerns but it does inspire hope.     ~Bill     Subscribe to our Newsletter Bill Salvatore is a member of Heroes Home… Read More

All settled into the New Year? Did you remember to update your home insurance?

From our recent Newsletter After the holidays are over we might just want to forget all the craziness and get on with our new year. But it’s likely you received a gift or two that should be noted on your homeowners insurance. Jewelry losses are among the most frequent of all home insurance content-related claims,… Read More

7 Cool Products from the Consumer Electronics Show

From our recent Newsletter, 7 Cool Products from the Consumer Electronics Show Want to keep a remote eye on family members, cut your laundry time in half or just something to look super cool in your house? These seven new home gadgets and appliances unveiled at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas could… Read More

National Veterans Creative Arts Festival seeking entries

Did you know there was a Veterans Creative Arts Festival? I did not. This year’s event for Arizona is February 9 – 11, taking place in the beautiful city of Prescott.  See you there?     ~Bill The 2015 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is scheduled for Feb. 9-11 and all hospitalized and enrolled, outpatient veterans are… Read More

A thoughtful gift for my wife

I’m always intrigued by the annual Consumer Electronics Show. I have little to no connection to anyone in the high-tech field and even less technical ability, so any chance of my being on the short list for an invitation to next year’s event is nil. Still, I am completely fascinated by the technological world’s view… Read More

Arizona veteran receives two tickets to Super Bowl XLIX

By KTAR Newsroom,   | January 30, 2015 @ 4:14 pm PHOENIX — One week ago, Conrad Shulte was ending his nine-year career in the Army. On Sunday, he’ll be attending Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale. Shulte, who lives in the North Valley, received two tickets to the big game from the Military Assistance Mission…. Read More

Super Bowl Week Tradition: Arizona NFL Alumni vs Wounded Warriors

By ANTONIO VENEGAS  / Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 / Cronkite News* At halftime of the Game of Honor, a pushup contest broke out on the Shadow Mountain High School football field between a member of the Wounded Warriors and player from the NFL Alumni of Arizona team. The soldier, a veteran with one arm, crushed… Read More