Rosie on the House

2/17/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #NewToAZLiving!

If you're new to Arizona, homeownership and living is unlike any other place. We have some things on what you need to know about Great State 48. Plus we answer emails, texts and listener calls with various questions about issues at their homes from ceiling damage to sewer lines, home warranties and more!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-new-to-arizona-living/
 
 
 

2/17/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Restoration Contractor Mitigates Damages When Disaster Strikes!

Disaster like fire, flood or wind hits your home. Who ya gonna call first? Jim Kowalski of Kowalski Construction explains why it's very important to have a restoration company on speed dial before you call your insurance company. You are obligated to mitigate the damage first and foremost. We discuss the best ways to pre-prepare for disaster even if you think it will never happen to you.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-restoration-contractor-mitigate-damages-when-disaster-strikes-with-kowalski-construction/
 
 

2/17/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery #SubtropicalPlants

Gardening Expert Jay Harper is joined by Keith Waitmeyer of Treeland Nursery to discuss the many options of subtropical plants, flowers and shrubs grown by V & P Nursery. Lots of options for a beautiful colorful desert landscape. Plus tips on fertilizing, pruning and planting.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-subtropical-plants-with-jay-harper-and-v-and-p-nurseries/

2/10/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #WallCandy & Listener Call-Ins, Text & E-mails!

Learn ways to freshen up a room with 'wall candy'. Follow up on recycling. Plus listener questions on sealing slump block homes, utility sink replacement, a warm spot on a ceramic tile floor and more!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-wall-candy/ 

2/10/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Backyard Casitas for Relatives or Rental with Bruce Stumbo of Rosie Right Design Build Remodel

For family members or a rental space, casitas can be a great living option and add value to your property. Building one requires a proper feasibility study with rule/code requirements and infrastructure. Bruce Stumbo and Alex Pajic of Rosie Right design.build.remodel. explain the process to build the right casita for your needs.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-backyard-casitas-for-relatives-or-rental-with-bruce-stumbo-of-rosie-right-design-build-remodel/ 

2/10/24 - THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HOUR! #HyperlocalFood with Justin Rohner of Agriscaping

Hyper Local simply means growing food closer to where its consumed. From nearby farms to growing your own gardens, Justin discusses how and why its important for sustainability, food security and better tasting nutrient rich food. With more gardening tips included!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-hyper-local-food-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

2/3/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #AlfalfaAndForageCrops With Arizona Farm Bureau!

Pinal County farmer Paco Ollerton speaks of the value of forage crops grown in Arizona as if our lives depended on them. If our livestock didn't have access to them specifically alfalfa, we would not have the local dairy and beef food supply we do for Arizona. But technology comes to the rescue using less water with more yields. Paco details the story with Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-alfalfa-and-forage-crops-with-julie-murphree-of-the-az-farm-bureau-and-paco-ollertno-of-tierra-verde-farms/

2/3/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #WomenInConstruction & Homeowner Questions

Questions include mystery leaks on a flat roof, drywall ceiling over a patio, possible ceiling stress crack, elastomeric paint, super heating and home warranties versus home insurance riders. Plus the publisher of Green Living Magazine Dorie Morales.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-women-in-construction/

2/3/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Recycling: Where We Stand & Where We're Going!

21% of recycling is actually being recycled. Yet over 75% is lost to trash to landfills. Solving this requires education and participation. Featuring guest Jeremy Walters of Republic Services, he talks about some of the gamechanging services they're using to get the correct paper, metal, glass and plastics recycled back to its original packaging.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-recycling-where-we-stand-and-where-were-going/
 

1/27 24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #WhereToRecycleEverything

Questions from homeowners include tempered glass shower door exploding, stains thru a wall, bathroom tile cracking in a one year old home, termites, the Weekly To Do on recycling and more!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-where-to-recycle-everything/

1/27/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Manageable Home Projects You Can Do Yourself!

Small home repairs can refresh the look of your home and you can do them yourself! Dressing up drywall wrapped windows, baseboards, even a single accent wall can turn bland into beautiful. We go over some ideas to get your thoughts started.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-manageable-home-projects-you-can-do-yourself/ 

1/27/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #GuildsAndFruitTrees With The Urban Farm!

Kristin Parsons of Cultivated, LLS joins Farmer Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm to discuss guilds. Guilds are a beneficial grouping of plants around a single tree or plant. The results lead to a self sustaining eco system that can lead to a bountiful harvest. You'll learn about the different kinds of guilds and its components.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-guilds-and-fruit-trees-with-greg-peterson-of-urban-farm-and-kristin-parsons-of-cultivated-llc/

1/20/24 -OPEN HOME HOUR! #DocumentYourEstate

Estate planning is essential to ensure your wishes are carried out to save your family time and distress. It doesn't have to be daunting no matter the amount of assets. We welcome a new handyman partner Response Crew. And homeowner questions from under the sink to the shower.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-document-your-estate/ 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1/20/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! What Happens To Residents When The Neighborhood Grows Up?

Neighborhoods evolve through stages of development, growth, maturity, and sometimes revitalization or decline. We discuss considerations that can determine how a neighborhood moves forward or out of favor. Plus listener questions on water leaks, sewer line replacement, plumbing fixtures and when to have the evap coil on the air conditioner cleaned.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-how-neighborhood-life-cycles-shape-resident-experiences/

1/20/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #OutdoorLighting

Landscape lighting used to be installed mainly to light our way. Now, lighting goes far beyond function and adds beauty and ambiance to our landscape. Nick Cervi, owner of Rosie Certified Nite Worx Of Arizona, tells us that if we start with a design in mind, we can take our home from plain to exceptional with the right lighting!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-outdoor-lighting/