Rosie On The House

Our Weekly To Do on keeping critters like spiders, scorpions and other pests along with wildlife away from your home. Discussion of home fire sprinkler systems.  When its required and how the system works from the water supply line. The only paint we recommend for stucco 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-rid-the-critters/

Thick, bonding foam roofing for flat roofs does more than protect against the elements. It provides effective insulation that can reduce your energy bills year round.  Tim Forstie of Durafoam Roofing discusses their process of foam application from preparation to routine maintenance. Its one of the best ways to protect your flat roof!  (which isn't truly flat) Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-the-particulars-of-foam-roofs-with-tim-forstie-of-durafoam-roofing/

An opportunity from The Farm School Program led Demetrious Valchos from war in Greece to Arizona. His American success story led to V&P Nurseries. With his son Nico, its become a large wholesale grower of drought tolerant and sub-tropical trees and plant in the region. He discusses his story with Jay Harper along with our topic on arid shade trees. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-arid-shade-trees-with-jay-harper-and-vp-nurseries/

Discussion on flooring trends from tile to planks. Follow up on keeping woodpeckers from tapping on the home. Roof considerations before solar panels are installed. And homeowner questions on a mystery seeping sound from a toilet and ceramic based and green cork spray exterior coatings. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-design-and-flooring-trends/

Get your roof ready for monsoon season or stormy weather year round. Alonso Popejoy of Armored Roofing discusses what maintenance the homeowner can do to extend your roof life no matter what type of roof. From missing tiles to penetration spots around vents, inspections are the key to catching small issues before they become large problems.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-maintaining-and-repairing-your-roof-for-a-long-life-with-anthony-younan-and-alonso-popejoy-of-armored-roofing/

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner says 'In most plants the pinnacle of their existence isn't necessarily the fruit, its the flower'. The plant nutrients produced go into creating the flower. Which leads to what flowers are edible and the benefits they provide from natural medicines to delectable toppings. Justin discusses some of those edible flowers and how to use them. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-edible-flowers-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

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Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Wyatt Ross of Windmill Mountain Ranch talking Arizona Beef.  Wyatt discusses his family farming history and ranch production of high quality, grass fed grain finished beef direct to the customer.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-beef-with-the-arizona-farm-bureau-and-windmill-mountain-ranch/

Weekly To Do on shading around your home for summer heat. Things to consider when 'snowbirds' close up the home for the summer. Listener questions water leaking under the edge of a metal roof, wood disintegration under a patio roof 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-shade-cools/

Guests Yigal Lampert and Jennifer Eglin of Rosie Certified Response Crew discuss the basic services a handyman provides. Electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall and more small repairs that make a relationship with handyman services worthwhile. Plus in most cases why a handyman is better that a home warranty. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-should-i-hire-a-handyman-or-a-tradesman-with-yigal-lampert-of-response-crew/

Would you 'bee-lieve' what it takes to keep honey bees comes from a cricket? Bee expert Cricket Ungvary joins Farmer Greg of the Urban Farm on the benefits of bee keeping.  The functions of the hive, how to obtain and care for bees while providing honey, beeswax, essential pollination and a drink called Mead. Plus interesting facts like why do drone male bees have a grandfather...but no father! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-keeping-honey-bees-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm/

Weekly To Do on water conservation. Wait until you hear how much water is saved by turning off irrigation when it rains. More on lead paint and asbestos. And two items found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show. Interviews with Bilt's 3-D Interactive Instructions using Apple Vision Pro and Free Power WIRELESS chargers.  Cool tech! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-water-conservation/

Chuck & Carisa Knight of Knight Air Conditioning has the answers to longer lasting air conditioning. Using basic physics moving heat out and using it as energy to cool your space. Get the lowdown on what you can do to extend the life of your unit. Plus plenty of homeowner questions to learn more about keeping cool in the summer. Its Air Conditioning 101! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-all-about-air-conditioning-with-knight-air-conditioning/

As it gets warmer with the sun rising earlier, Jay Harper has a checklist of 'to do's' like irrigation, summer veggies and melons to plant, mulching materials and options for shade. Plus many text questions from listeners on gardening, trees and landscaping. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-plant-installation-with-gardening-expert-jay-harper/

The Weekly To Do on energy efficiency. Steps you can take to stay cool and save money during the summer. How to hang a heavy weighted object outside on stucco. Correct attachment on masonry block. Building a backyard casita 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-energy-efficiency/

Discussion of our top picks we liked at the 2024 Kitchen And Bath Industry Show that are pretty incredible. What you must know and what you can do to avoid deed and title fraud. Plus planning and preparing for wildfire season. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-homeowner-hot-topics-preventing-title-fraud-squatters-rights-arizona-wildfires-the-best-2024-kbis-products/

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner says healthy gardens means healthy life. More than just food, it provides physical activity, exposing yourself to nature, sunlight and wellbeing. So plant your health in the ground and find natural ways to natural remedies and many other tidbits to eat and be healthy. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-growing-your-health-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Chris of Same Day Garage Doors joins us for our Weekly To Do about the do's and don't on garage door maintenance. Plus homeowner questions on popping noises in roof rafters, lead paint abatement, a suspicious air conditioning service, roof leak with solar panels, fascia wrap, dishwasher dilemma 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-ups-and-downs-of-garage-doors/

Arizona gifts us with abundant opportunities to embrace the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Pass through windows allow us to enjoy that seamless connection bringing fresh air inside and living spaces outside. Adam Homer of Pella Windows Mountain West discusses the impressive designs of pass through windows that could be the perfect fit for your home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-pass-through-windows-with-adam-homer-of-pella/