Rosie On The House

Our Weekly To Do features Rosie's Consumer Guides for homeowners. We welcome 4 Sons Garage Doors to the Certified Partner Network. Homeowner questions on drywall repair, water heater adjustments, sealing pavers and discussing 9/11 National Day Of Service.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-rosiesconsumerguides/

Weed control is not a one and done project. It takes several steps and different procedures used at different times of the year. Scottsdale Weed Control and Fertilization's Ray Lopez explains to be effective, it takes different pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments controlling weeds before they grow. Some more difficult than others. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-best-practices-of-weed-control-with-scottsdale-weed-control-fertilization/

The Arizona Farm Bureau's spokesperson Julie Murphree's guest is a delightful cotton farmer Dean Wells. Dean is passionate about growing cotton and preserving family farm history. He has his own family stories to tell too. Cotton, wheat and alfalfa (hay) generate $700 million to Arizona's economy. Dean explains why he enjoys growing cotton for its fiber and seed. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-and-traditionalazcrops-with-arizona-farm-bureau-dean-wells/

Weekly To Do on Aging/Living In Place with spokespersons from the Pima Council On Aging. Resources for those who want to stay in their homes as time goes by. And questions on desalination plants, window replacement, spray foam insulation, home energy audits 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-aginginplace/

State Senator Tim Dunn joins the show to discuss Arizona's water conservation efforts. Managing groundwater usage, reuses thru reclamation and other water sources today and for the future. Plus we explain the concept of 'water without borders' and a fresh water source 2 to 3 times more than the oceans combined near the center of the Earth. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-resources-for-water-use/

Jon Riep of Think Green Design Build Landscape discusses storm recovery. How a properly designed landscape and maintenance can mitigate potential storm damage. Principals for water retention. And a look at one of the most unique desert trees the ocotillo. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-storm-recovery-ocotillos/

Weekly To Do on trim work for floors, walls and doors that can brighten up your home. We welcome a new partner Epoxy Strong. And seems we always get questions on super cooling, electric cooling bills and other A/C tidbits. Plus something we've never heard of: an Air Conditioning/Water Heater? Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-trimworktransformations/

Nate Crain of Mason Pro Services focuses on one component of the air conditioning unit you might not think about. The condensate drain moves moisture from the evaporative coils away from the unit. Its crucial to keep the line free from clogs and uses for condensate around the home. Plus other general questions about air conditioning worth noting.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-open-phone-lines-with-mason-pro-services/

Time to think about planting your fruit trees! The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson knows a thing or two from growing fruit trees on a third of an acre. He explains the keys to success understanding chill hours and root stocks that are climate appropriate. Digging that square hole, what goes in that hole, protection at its young stage and more tips for a future harvest of fruit. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-selectingfruittrees-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm/

Our Weekly To Do on keeping the dust out of you home. Arizona Chimney & Air Ducts discusses one way is a full cleaning of your A/C and air duct system. Plus a listener has an unusual bug issue and other topics 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-keepingthedustout/

What if you could upgrade to a state-of-the-art, energy-saving HVAC system? Plus other crucial home performance improvements for a fraction of the expected cost? Todd Russo of REEIS Air Conditioning explains the thousands of dollars in substantial rebates and tax credits for energy saving improvements. And not just for air conditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-energy-and-rebate-savings-in-air-conditioning-with-reeis/

Jay Harper discusses some of the signs of plant stress. What a 'signal plant' can show requiring attention before it affects other garden plants. Plus tips as fall approaches on vegetable garden planting, lawn transition and smart irrigation technology that makes for watering where its needed without wasting a drop.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-and-topsignsofastressedplant-with-jay-harper/

Weekly To Do on simple things to do to be more energy efficient and save money. Homeowner questions on air conditioning mismatch, concrete coating floors, introducing a new partner that's actually been in business since 1947 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-energyefficientliving/

High water bill? Likely some leaks you can't see or hear. Ian Handley of PinPoint Leak Detection discusses what they can find with a property survey of your supply lines, irrigation systems and sonar detection for pools. Pinpoints the problems without the guessing. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-spot-a-leak-before-it-costs-you-with-pinpoint-leak-detection/

Biggest secret to fall gardening? August is the best time to get started. Growing vegetable plants from seed to plant in the fall. Even with the summer heat, other good eats you can put in your rich, healthy soil. Weed control tips and more from Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-fall-gardening-secrets-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Weekly To Do on glass showers and doors. A nice step up from old fashioned tub and shower curtains. Plus homeowner questions on a drywall patio ceiling, cathedral ceiling and wall insulation, solar batteries, driveway slab curing and why you should consider home surger protection at your electrical box to protect everything inside your home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-showerglass/

Mike Krpata of Bumble Bee Home Services is 'plumb' happy about new ways to fix old plumbing problems. Camera inspections, trenchless drain repair, water supply line leak detection and we get asked a lot about tankless water heaters. Mike explains what you need to know before you invest for the long run. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plumbing-new-ways-to-fix-old-problems-with-bumble-bee-home-services/

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Ashley Mortimer of Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona. A working farm that showcases how farms function and where their food comes from. They do it thru plenty of fun events for the kids and adults alike. Part of a trend to shopping local, right off the farm! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-smallfarms-with-julie-murphree-of-arizona-farm-bureau-ashley-mortimer-of-mortimer-farms/

Outdoor entertainment means bar-b-q with some of our favorite receipes you can try for yourself. Homeowner questions on electric tankless water heaters, modular home floor issue, electrical panel replacement and shady sales tactics to be aware of regarding air coditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-outdoorentertainment/

From stand alone grilling to outdoor kitchens, many options can cook up some great meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The various cooking, grilling, smoking, and griddling options have taken the outdoor kitchen a long way from charcoal briquettes. Stainless steel over aluminum grills. Depends on what your inner chef wants to whip up! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-all-things-bbq/