Rosie On The House

Utility companies offer a variety of plans to help reduce demand and cost on your cooling bill. We discuss it along with homeowner questions. Door replacement when closing in a carport or garage, saltillo tile in a bathroom, removing a roof evaporative cooler, driveway slope issue and a insulation issue between the garage and home. Plus we ponder what Arizona cities could you live in with a monthly Social Security check. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-knowyourproperty/

A well functioning air conditioning system isn't a luxury. Its a necessity in the hot desert months or any other place where cooling is needed. Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning discussed the importance of regular maintenance, airflow and proper installation are key for a longer lasting unit. Plus a rising A/C industry trend you should be aware of before making any decisions on repairs. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-considerations-to-keeping-your-a-c-healthy-all-summer-long-with-reeis-air-conditioning/

Have your shade and eat it too! We take a deep dive into citrus with Citrus and Nursery Expert Jay Harper. With proper planning and variety selection you can harvest nearly year round. Tips for planting citrus trees and shrubs. Pruning and fertilizing techniques. Plus more uses for citrus besides eating and juicing.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-citrus101-with-jay-harper/

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Our Weekly To Do on getting a head start for Mother's Day with suggestions to make her day special. Great information for Aging In Place. Can you install pavers over concrete? Plus covering other topics of interest besides home maintenance. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-diyformom/

Dustin Walker of Rosie Certified Walker Plumbing talking tasks to keep your plumbing humming along. How to flush your water heater, the function of the anode rod and testing the temperature relief valve. Maintaining water pressure into your home to avoid plumbing problems. The location of the main shutoff valve, twisting every internal shutoff valve monthly and more plumbing tips! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-understanding-your-homes-plumbing-with-walker-plumbing/

Arizona's year round climate and fertile soils make great conditions for farming. But the factor that makes it all work is water. Professor & Extension Specialist, Agronomy & Soil Science Jeffery Silvertooth joins Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree for a deep dive into Arizona's contribution to the global economy by producing 'more crops per drop' with consistent water management. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azsoilclimatewater-with-arizona-farm-bureau-dr-jeffrey-silvertooth-of-university-of-arizona/

Our Weekly To Do on checking your irrigation from the timer to the sprinklers and drip lines. Homeowner questions from listeners include the source of dust collecting in a home, surface moisture on a cement slab, patio sloping water and mildew toward the home, a solution to deflect a neighboring tree's leaf drops, emergency pendant battery check for the elderly, texting scams and more things around the house!  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-checkyourirrigation/

Solar is more than panels generating energy on your roof. The focus is on energy storage solutions. Our guests from Rosie Certified Sun Valley Solar Solutions discuss how batteries have evolved into storing energy. Each system must be tailored to specific needs and not by square footage. Homeowners can store clean sustainable energy for changing utilities rate plans, peak energy hours or overnight use. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-when-it-comes-to-solar-in-2025-its-really-about-the-batteries-with-sun-valley-solar/

Our Weekly To Do on drain care including some devices to maintain a clog free drain. Homeowner questions on repairing a spalling travertine floor, backfilling a pool, cracking and pop noises in a home, attic and cathedral insulation, parapet repair and more Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-draincare/

Paint quality has improved so much the warranties can range from 7 to 15 years. Interior paint that reduces paint vapors that can bother homeowners. For DIY painters, some cool tools for cleaning brushes and rollers. Correct tool for opening paint cans and proper storage of unused paint. Sam Hettinger of The Arizona Painting Company discusses all of this and more for a perfect paint job by a pro or by yourself. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-making-your-paint-job-last-with-arizona-painting-company/

A self contained garden bed that waters from the ground up? Its known as a wicking bed garden. The Urban Farm's Manager Ray Jess along with 'Farmer Greg' Peterson explains how it works, the materials needed to build one and some interesting advantages that are different from a traditional garden.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-wickinggarden-with-the-urban-farm/

Our Weekly To Do on sinks and sink maintenance. Trends in kitchen designs, what's in and thankfully what's out. Our Arizona Staycation winner Shannon talk about her experience from the hotel to food and more in Jerome, Arizona. A texting scam on energy savings you should know about. And other items of interest around the house. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-sinkmaintenance/

Saving water, no more mowing or maintaining a lawn with time for other things are some of the reasons for installing artificial lawns. Ray and Jacob Lopez of Rosie Certified Liberty Greens discuss the benefits including why you should not consider it a DIY project. This isn't your grandfather's artificial turf. They explain the improvements and their installation process of American made turf. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-benefits-of-converting-your-lawn-to-artificial-turf-with-liberty-greens/

Nursery expert Jay Harper talks about considerations for choosing plant and tree varieties. It starts with the location and its size for room to grow. Do you need shade, privacy, accent or color? Jennifer talks about the Picture This app that identifies plants, shrubs and trees. Jay gives some suggested plants, trees and why using a professional garden designer is money well spent for a nice landscape. Original archive broadcast page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-and-choosethebestplantvarieties-with-jay-harper/

Our Weekly To Do on Backyard BBQ and outdoor kitchens. Homeowner questions include pool replaster, paint or power wash aluminum siding, home history and plenty of kudos from listeners who trusted and used Rosie Certified partners for their house, home, castle or cabin. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-backyardbbqs/

Are you one of many homeowners who have seen their homeowner’s insurance increase considerably? Or had your insurance canceled even if you've never filed a claim? We did some investigating with the help of Mike Lowry and Clay Janson of Phocus Insurance discussing why these changes are happening. Plus some solutions you can do moving forward in a crazy, ever changing insurance market. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-what-to-do-about-homeowners-insurance/

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner shares his imaginative ways to bring elegance into your garden. Any garden of edible plants and flowers,  adding color or a mix of both. Get your outdoor space functional and beautiful in every way! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-gardeningwithelegance-with-agriscaping/