(Part 3) Top products from r/Tucson

Not a govt program but look up Brad Lancaster. I took a class with him once at UofA. He builds rainwater harvesting systems and has worked with the city on a lot of stuff improving neighborhoods to be more sustainable. My class did a tour of his little eco home around university that runs 100% off rainwater and solar year-round. Guy had a rainwater shower and a full washing machine in his front yard that ran off into the garden haha.

I still refer back to the textbook from class, amazing resource

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977246434/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yIHjDbPWDWVXD

Nice! Oh, and here are some temporary blackout shades:

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Blackout-Pleated-Shade-6-Pack/dp/B000SDROMG

I used Redi Shades in a whole house before while waiting to figure out a more permanent window treatment solution and ended up leaving them for more than a year, as they were clean-looking, durable, and easy to adjust if needed.

It's going to be freezing your windshield a lot more haha. Swing by a hardware store and pick up an ice scraper to keep in your glove compartment. Something like this will work, though the one I got at Ace is much more compact. This is especially important if you have to go to class/work early and you park your car outside.

The best book about how to lift in my opinion.

The New Rules

You may be able to borrow it from the library.

http://www.amazon.com/University-Arizona-Wildcat-Figurine-Antenna/dp/B005IB3N00

Plus

http://www.amazon.com/Barbie-Christmas-Morning-Slippers-Hairbrush/dp/B001JEH7ZW

Plus

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001IY82FM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419287838&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41nNuDE7mbL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

= DIY masterpiece

If you want a lock that'll be tough to cut here's what I've got for the few times I brave locking my nicer bikes outside: http://www.onguardlock.com/store/mastiff-8020

This monster is HEAVY but makes me feel slightly better in addition to using a U-Lock from the same company. You'll need a backpack to haul this around though... Otherwise I ride a cheap bike I picked up off of Craigslist that I won't miss if it is stolen. Too many people I know have had their bikes stolen so I'm very cautious.

We store ours inside using these stands/racks in case you were looking for a solid storage solution:

1. Wall rack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01725VF2C/
   
2. Floor stand: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AX6MMG/
   
   Edit: that bike lock offers theft protection for up to $2k, solid investment IMO.
   
   Edit 2: for the wall rack I meant to link the two-bike solution. It sits on the wall and really opens up a lot of space.

Nothing special actually I just took a 30 mile ride on them and it was a breeze.

This knife sharpener works surprisingly well. I use it at home about once weekly on my chef's knife and no tomato stands a chance!

Amazon sells these stick-up paper blinds.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Filtering-Pleated-Shade-6-Pack/dp/B000SDX54M/ref=pd_bxgy_60_2/143-4194395-4700916?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000SDX54M&pd_rd_r=a6a49717-8236-11e9-89d0-b7902472ba38&pd_rd_w=SonSF&pd_rd_wg=rCq1h&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=6MJEGHWDXGKZPC0BKWFE&psc=1&refRID=6MJEGHWDXGKZPC0BKWFE

I've used them in two houses now, Just attach them to the windows and optionally put a curtain of your choice in-front of them.

I use this stuff in my yard. Seems to keep them to a minimum, and then we put on bug spray and have a citronella candle going if we hang out outside.

https://www.amazon.com/Bonide-Mosquito-Beater-Granules-lbs/dp/B000UJTBWE/

If you can find it in store it's cheaper than Amazon. My last bottle I got from Home Depot but I don't know if they carry it anymore

This product is similar to mine. I can't find it on thinkgeek.

Fat Red Sharpie

Food, cactus, a passport in 1 day (I think we are one of the few cities that do that).

How about music, we have some of that. Either some indie band or uh... Linda Ronstadt's Mariachi album.

http://www.amazon.com/Tamiya-Models-10-Thunderbolt-Model/dp/B000LFQWFQ

Some kind of art or print downtown.

Really I associate Tucson so much with Food and the outdoors, I really don't know what we make that is unique that isn't an art of some sort. I mean you could go to one of the many engineering shops near Raytheon and try to buy the tip of a missile, but it will be more than 20 bucks and probably some kind of security issue.

There is a Dr. in town who wrote a book about self pay medicine.

I have not yet read the book (intend on doing so) and I have not been to his practice. I have no idea if he is cheap or not.

https://www.amazon.com/Concierge-Medicine-System-Best-Healthcare/dp/1442207086/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500258549&sr=8-1&keywords=steven+knope

I recall a printed description of the approach in the following book, but my copy is in storage. I believe you leave the regular trail lower in the canyon to reach it. You guys, for real, don't tell anyone about this book, though:

https://www.amazon.com/Day-Trips-Splash-Swimming-Southwest/dp/0965768627

Ruins? Abandoned Missions? Lost Spanish gold mines?

Treasures of the Santa Catalina Mountains

I have the same problem with the low humidity: asthma, allergies, nose bleeds. We don't have a whole house humidifier so I use a combination of a Honeywell console humidifier and a Mabis Steam Inhaler. I keep them in whatever room I'm in.

They will go bad quickly with tap water so I bought a tabletop distiller. I put the water through a Brita filter first, then I distill it, and I use that in the humidifiers.

I use a little EVOO in my nostrils, especially at night.

Some of us just don't do well with low humidity. It's an ongoing battle.