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Local picks.
Who to call and where to go around the state, do-it-yourself fixes for Arizona homes and cars, weekend plans — and notes for business owners.
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- Local picks 14
- Things to do 9
- Do it yourself 9
- Business spotlight 4
- Running a business 3
- Home services 1
Dentists in the Phoenix area and how to choose one
Local, independently owned dentists around the Valley, plus what to ask before a first visit and what a new-patient appointment usually includes.
Mexican food in Phoenix: local, family-run spots
Where to find locally owned Mexican restaurants around the Valley, with phone numbers, plus how to order tacos, carne asada and weekend menudo.
Auto repair shops in the Phoenix area you can call today
Local, family-owned auto repair shops around the Valley, plus how to read an estimate and what Arizona heat does to your car.
Barbershops around the Valley: fades, walk-ins, kids cuts
Local barbershops around the Phoenix area with phone numbers, plus how to ask for a fade, when to walk in and what to expect with kids.
Chiropractors in the Phoenix area: what to ask first
Local chiropractic offices around the Valley, what a first visit usually involves, and the insurance questions to ask the office before you go.
Nail salons in the Valley: gel, dip and how to book
Local nail salons around the Phoenix area with phone numbers, plus the difference between gel and dip and what to ask about cleanliness.
Landscapers in the Phoenix area: desert yards and irrigation
Local landscaping companies around the Valley, what to ask before you hire, and how desert design, irrigation and seasonal clean-ups work in Arizona.
AC repair in the Valley: who to call before July
Local AC and heating companies around the Valley, why spring tune-ups matter, what a service call checks and how to think about repair versus replacement.
Pizza in the Phoenix area: local shops, not chains
Locally owned pizza shops around the Valley with phone numbers, plus pizza styles, delivery versus pickup and tips for a family pizza night.
Auto glass repair in the Phoenix area: chips and cracks
Local auto glass companies around the Valley, when a chip can be repaired, how mobile service works and why heat spreads cracks.
Hair salons in the Phoenix area: color, cuts, consultations
Local hair salons and stylists around the Valley, how to book a color consultation and what to bring so you get the cut you want.
Pest control in the Valley: scorpions, roaches and more
Local pest control companies around the Valley, what to ask about scorpions, monsoon bugs, pets and kids, and how to make a home harder to get into.