Rosie on the House

12/23/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! What Is A Heat Pump?

A heat pump is considered more efficient than traditional ways to heat and cool your space. We go over how it functions and other things you should know. Homeowner questions about a leaky chimney flu, whole home humidifier, recirculating pumps 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-what-is-a-heat-pump/

12/23/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Your Top 5 Blogs Of 2023!

We discuss our Top 5 Blogs of 2023. These include steps to enhance outdoor lighting, buying a new home versus remodeling in a high interest rate market, tips from an electrician, designing the best bathroom for your needs and painting tips from a pro!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-your-top-5-blogs-of-2023/

12/23/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #PlantYourFruitTrees With Farmer Greg Peterson

You'll be surprised to know what fruits grow well in the low desert. The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson lists the specific fruit and citrus trees to plant. Difference between bare root and potted with the importance of trunk diameter at the tree base. Proper method to plant a tree from digging the hole to creating healthy soil. Watering and fertilizing techniques to get you thru hot summers and cold winters.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-plant-your-fruit-trees-with-farmer-greg-peterson/

12/16/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #PipeFreezes & Homeowner Questions!

Our Weekly To Do on ways to mitigate pipe freezes. A listener thinks he has a vapor lock issue in his hot water piping system. We call in a lifeline from Day And Night Plumbing for some answers. Plus other questions on damaged tile in a sunken patio and a air conditioner condensate leak solution before the warranty runs out.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pipe-freezes/

12/16/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Positively Impact Your Community With Habitat For Humanity!

President and CEO of Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona Jason Barlow has grown this chapter of Habitat to one of the best in the country. It's more that building homes for those in need. It's the volunteers, ReStores, De-Construction teams, the first 3D constructed home in Arizona. He talks about it all including the new Construction Training Program featuring classes, on the job training and more!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-positively-impact-your-community-with-habitat-for-humanity/

12/16/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery! #LivingGift

Jay Harper talks about living gifts! Simple holiday Christmas plants like poinsettia, Christmas cactus, amaryllis, cyclamen and the popular Christmas tree. We give gardener book suggestion gifts and we throw in some pruning tips too!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-living-gift-with-jay-harper/

12/9/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #FreshenYourCabinets

Refreshing kitchen and bathroom cabinets can be a lot less expensive that purchasing new ones depending on the condition and construction. We give you ideas on making that refresh count. Plus homeowner questions on home noises, fixing a stucco block wall planter and roofing.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-freshen-your-cabinets/

12/9/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! No Excuse For Getting A Permit For The Next Home Project!

There are many reasons why you need a permit for your project. For some, the idea of getting one conjures up emotional fear. But permits are designed to protect your project. We invited John Earhart, plan review manager with the City of Tempe, and Lisa Hertzog, plan review coordinator from the City of Phoenix, to explain the permit process. Even some projects that don't require a permit.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-theres-no-excuse-for-not-getting-a-permit-for-your-next-home-project/

12/9/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees & Winter Pruning Deciduous Trees

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner discusses the benefits of the Texas Ebony tree.  A slow growing, dense evergreen tree that thrives in desert landscapes.  The 'anchor trees' of a desert landscape.  What to learn before you prune deciduous and citrus trees in the winter months.  Plus learn about cocktail trees and grafting techniques to potentially create a desired fruit variety.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-winter-pruning-deciduous-trees-texas-ebony-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

12/2/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Smart Tech For Seniors

The world can be a big place, even for our older loved ones, with the help of technology! We discuss simple ways we can approach smart technology and how it can expand our world as we age.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-smart-tech-for-seniors/

12/2/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Arizona’s Distinctive Home Construction & Unique Traits!

We all know there is something unique about an Arizona home. We chat with some of our Rosie on the House Certified Remodeling Experts (Regal Bath & Kitchens, BC Renovations, and Rosie Right design.build.remodel) about what makes our homes so unique.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-a-closer-look-at-arizonas-distinctive-home-construction-and-unique-traits/

12/2/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Generational Farm Families

Julie Murphree's guests are Stefanie Smallhouse (President of the AZ Farm Bureau), her husband Andy and son Johnny Smallhouse of Carlink Ranch. The Carlink Ranch in southern Arizona was established in 1884 through 6 generations raising farm fresh beef among other commodities. Discussing life on the farm and the challenges they face different from the previous generations.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-generational-farm-families-with-az-farm-bureau-julie-murphree-stefanie-smallhouse-and-family/

11/25/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #ChristmasTree101

The decorated evergreen has been around for a long, long time. In light of that, we thought it would be fun to have a slightly different look at this holiday symbol with tips to keep your real tree from drying out.  Electrical check for those holiday lights. Plus homeowner questions about GFCI outlets, shower replacement and a murphy door.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-christmas-tree-101/

11/25/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Immerse Yourself In The Charm Of The Grand Canyon State!

There's more to Arizona than The Grand Canyon. A LOT MORE! Travel writer, author and hiker Roger Naylor has been there, seen it and written about it as he takes you on a tour. The best State Parks in the country, National and State Monuments, Sky Islands, High Country Pines, a ton of history to go with it. Oh, and food!  Especially great burgers after a good hike!  
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-immerse-yourself-in-the-charm-of-the-grand-canyon-state/

11/25/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm #PatioFarming

No room for a ground garden? Grow veggies, greens and citrus in containers and pots! Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm is joined by Kari Spenser of The Micro Farm Project. The types of containers, soil composition and drainage, starter plants or seeds, watering, fertilization, tower and trellis gardening and more! 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-patio-farming-with-greg-peterson-kari-spenser/