Rosie on the House

12/3/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Get A Grip With Things Around Your Home!

There are things around the house that if not equipped with the appropriate grips, can cause you to gripe.  Or worse cause injury.  We discuss some of those things to consider.  And other homeowner questions on converting electric stoves to gas, kitchen countertop remodeling, why you should not put coffee grounds down the disposal and more!

12/3/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! 5 More Questions Arizona Homeowners Should Ask Most Often!

What are some simple water conservation tips?  How often should you replace a fire extinguisher?  Does a high efficiency air filter restrict air flow?  How to budget for home maintenance?  How to make your aging parent's home more livable as they age in place?  Plus homeowner questions that might help your future home maintenance projects.

12/3/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Feasts & Traditions With The Arizona Farm Bureau!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Farm Bureau President and Rancher of Carlink Ranch Stefanie Smallhouse.  Stefanie talks about her background, the diverse operations at the ranch, Christmas traditions and feasts on the farm.  Plus the challenges Arizona farmers face with a priority on water resources.

11/26/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Holiday Lights, New Laws For Short Term Rentals, Cutting Your Own Christmas Tree And More!

Our 'How To' on holiday lights!  So many styles, colors and themes for any budget.  It just take your imagination.  How you get a permit to cut your own Christmas tree in the Tonto National Forest.  Arizona Representative John Kavanagh discusses the new laws regarding short term rental owners, renters, municipalities and homeowners in the neighborhoods.  Homeowner questions and proper pronunciations of Arizona cities and sites answered!

11/26/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Five Questions That Should Be Asked More Often!

We get a lot of different homeowner questions.  But we feature five questions that should be asked more often than others.  Is it safe to power wash a wood deck?  Proper way to apply caulk?  Should you replace or refinish cabinets?  How to protect yourself from 'gypsy' or traveling contractors who show up at your door?  And yes...Rosie makes a killer steak!  We tell you the secret.  Plus other homeowner questions answered. 

11/26/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Winter Gardening With The Urban Farm!

Farmer Greg's decades of experience growing in the low desert is vast leading to nearly year round gardening in Arizona.  From fall to early spring, he details what you can plant for a great harvest from brassicas to tomatoes, peppers and vining crops like melons.  Garden placement, hydroponics, water sources, building healthy soil and more keys to good eatin'!

11/19/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Making Workspace Lighting Work For You!

Our 'How To' may be able to “see just fine” when working on projects or studying.  But you don’t know what you’re missing until you have proper workspace lighting.  We give you some ideas to brighten your space!  APS customers need to know about 'Super Off Peak' Time Of Use rates with the Director of Customer To Grid Solutions Kerri Carnes.  Plus Thanksgiving traditions over the century and can you paint roof flat shingles?

11/19/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Don’t Let Your Holiday Plans Go Down The Drain!

Nothing spoils home gatherings during the holidays like backed up drains.  In the kitchen and bathroom, what you throw down the drain matters and lead to an embarrassing mess.  With some simple preventative maintenance, you can avoid that as best as you can.  From sinks to garbage disposals and rubber gaskets, we have some tips to keep your holidays merry!

11/19/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Planting Trees And Shrubs In Your Yard!

From ground planting to containers, Jay Harper says its the 'most wonderful time of the year' in the low desert to plant citrus, stone fruit and shade trees to establish roots while the ground is still warm.  Annuals for beautiful landscape colors.  Your choice and care of winter rye lawns, summer bermuda or convert to artificial turf.  Even plant or prune roses for that spring push of new blooms.

11/12/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Fireplace Care, Use And Precautions!

The Weekly To Do on fireplace maintenance.  Whether wood or gas, a good cleaning and maintenance check is in order.  We explain why we prefer one over the other.  How to pronounce some of Arizona's desert names and cities.  Helping homeowners with the right interior door, expansion joint issue and all the things that make us the NUMBER ONE Arizona Homeowner Resource in the state!   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-fireplace-care-use-precautions/