Opinion | Mesa Independent

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

King: Protesters cause problems?

It is absolutely ridiculous that protesters feel they have the right to get in traffic and block people from getting to work, to stop emergency vehicles from possibly saving someone’s life or getting to someone to assist them. more

4/9/24

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

Everything you wanted to know about the World Series … but were afraid to ask [Photo gallery]

Imagine you’re at an outdoor dinner party (yes, COVID-friendly). It’s October, and the conversation steers towards the World Series. While you are generally culturally literate, you know … more

By Jill Ebstein for InsideSources.com | 10/25/21

Christensen: Health literacy more important than ever for Arizonans in ongoing COVID-19 crisis [Photo gallery]

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions across the country, and Arizona has not been spared. This virus and its resulting economic fallout have put a harsh spotlight on rising health care … more

By Donna M. Christensen, Consumers for Quality Care | 10/25/21