East Valley | Mesa Independent

Ranous: Medicare shouldn’t be a source of stress

I am your dedicated Medicare insurance broker, passionate about empowering seniors to navigate the complex world of health care with confidence and clarity. With a background in education, I bring a … more

By Garrett Ranous, a Medicare insurance broker and founder of Priority Health Broker | 4/26/24

Stalter: Best ways to cook American wagyu beef

American wagyu is becoming known around the world as one of the top styles of beef. Due to its amazing marbling of fat, tenderness and unique flavor American wagyu beef is demanded by chefs all over … more

By Michael Stalter, the founder of Terra Market in Scottsdale | 4/26/24

Caradonna: Security companies much properly destroy, recycle hard drives

Properly disposing of important documents and electronics is an important security step for any business. Firms request the services of document shredding companies regularly and companies that do … more

By Joe Caradonna, owner of ProShred Arizona | 4/24/24

Lockwood: 4 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe During Fire Emergencies

Fires often occur when you least expect them. Ensuring your family’s safety must always be a top priority. Taking the right steps can reduce safety risks during fire emergencies in the home and … more

By Steve Lockwood, owner of Mountain State Fire Protection LLC | 4/23/24

Jackson: Benefits of physical therapy when overcoming opioid abuse

In the journey to overcoming opioid abuse, many treatment facilities often prioritize addressing the mental aspects of addiction. However, incorporating physical therapy proves to be an invaluable … more

By Lyndzie Jackson, a doctor of physical therapy and director of physical therapy at Recovia, which has a location in Tempe | 4/20/24

Fischbeck: Keeping your home safe on a budget

Security concerns are always at the top of mind for homeowners. Whether you are wanting to protect your packages from porch pirates or protecting your family from intruders you can install a security … more

By Jason Fischbeck, owner of Automated Environments in Mesa | 4/19/24

Van Luven: May flowers bring sinus powers

It’s that time of year again where your sinuses may realize everything is in bloom. Allergies are the body’s reaction to a foreign protein it sees as an enemy. The result is your … more

By Gina Van Luven, spa owner, of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness at Red Mountain Gateway in Mesa | 4/17/24

Hammer: Plumbing issues to be aware of this spring

As the cool weather subsides and the sun starts beating down homeowners must not overlook the important aspects of their plumbing system to make sure they handle the intense weather changes. From … more

By Joe Hammer, owner of SAK Electric Plumbing Inc. | 3/26/24

Smith: Create a beautiful backyard desert landscape on a budget

Transforming your backyard into a desert oasis doesn’t have to cost you thousands of dollars. By strategically planning and using a bit of imagination, you can design the backyard of your … more

By Tom Smith, owner of Desert Designer Landscape & Development in Tempe | 3/26/24

Rains: East Valley real estate market ready for a bountiful spring

Last winter, the East Valley real estate market was in a state of limbo. Relatively high interest rates remained in effect, meaning fewer prospective buyers could enter the market. Despite the higher … more

By Rebecca Hidalgo Rains, designated broker for Integrity All Stars Realty | 3/16/24