Rosie on the House

11/4/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Electrical System Maintenance Without Touching Wires #ElectricTuneUp

We share tips on maintaining your home's electrical work including how to install an outlet plate with a night light sensor. Joseph of Rosie on the House Certified Thunderbird Plumbing assist 2 homeowners with a mysterious faucet leak and water recirculation pump. Pus, tips on securing double french doors if they swing out 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-electric-tune-up/

11/4/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The New Generation Of Laminate Flooring!

Laminate flooring has been around for years. Now a new generation of this flooring is seeing a strong resurgence. Mitch and Julie Taylor of Rosie Certified Bram Flooring discuss the improvements in durability, waterproofing and easier maintenance among other features. Plus the trend in greener, more earth friendly flooring that customers are demanding the most.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-the-new-generation-of-laminate-flooring-with-mitch-taylor-of-bram-flooring/

11/4/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Cotton! #AZCotton

Cotton is part of Arizona Five C's. Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by generational Cotton Farmer DeAnna Diwan. DeAnna shares her background growing, harvesting and passing on knowledge on one of State 48's largest and most important crops. Existing as far back as 2000 years thanks to the Hohokam Tribe
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-cotton-with-az-farm-bureaus-julie-murphree-and-cotton-farmer-deanna-diwan/

10/28/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! - Internet Safety and Security Tips for Email and Shopping Online | #OnlineSecurity

Cyber security for your home computer and cell phone is as essential as security for your home itself. Even secure portals are challenging but we have tips for your online presence.  Plus homeowner questions about rooftops, plumbing, staking for utilities, backsplashes, and a follow up on a frustrating rat problem. 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-online-security/

10/28/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! - Maximize Your Savings! Your Guide To Navigating Tax Credit Opportunities

A guide to navigate tax credit opportunities, maximize your savings and make your home more energy efficient. Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning discusses the tax incentives of updating your air conditioner. Dennis Rodenberg of Thermal Advantage has an affordable way to foam insulate masonry block homes and other structures for more thermal protection. There are benefits to not waiting until it's needed!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-a-walk-through-the-tax-credit-maze/

10/28/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR - Urban Farming #SaveThoseSeeds

Learn from the experts how to save seeds for planting now and proper seed storage for future planting. Farmer Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman discuss the 5 easiest seeds to save. We cover seed saving for more than just vegetables and grains; we also include corn and wheat. The goal is to give you the opportunity to learn about seed saving so you can harvest the many seeds produced by what you plant. We also want you to learn about The Great American Seed Up! It’s a wonderful resource.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-save-those-seeds-with-greg-peterson-and-bill-mcdorman-of-the-rocky-mountain-seed-alliance/

10/21/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Prep Your Porch!

Our Weekly To Do on getting your front porch decorated to make it more inviting and secure at the same time. Plus homeowner questions on air in the hot water line, rats tearing up a car, explaining reverse osmosis for better drinking water and a mystery homeowner leak that's causing water usage to nearly double.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-prep-your-porch

10/21/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Keep Your Plumbing Flowing!

Sewer back ups and clogged drain lines can happen anytime. Brandon Williams of Day And Night Plumbing discusses some of the tools they use to unclogged those drains and inspections to move your wastewater out. We also cover noninvasive techniques for installing new sewer lines that don't require saw cutting. Plus listeners have some plumbing issue we try to tackle.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-plumbing-drain-scoping-cleaning-replacing-with-brandon-williams-of-day-night-air-conditioning-heating-plumbing/

10/21/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR - Notes From The Nursery! Fall Lawns And Gardening!

Two types of lawns in Arizona: winter rye grass and summer bermuda. Jay Harper gives you tips for transition to softer winter lawns. Time to plant those leafy greens, root crops and modified stem vegetables and flower gardens. Plus other gardening tips including a unique vegetable you would never think would be successful in the desert. 
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-overseed-with-jay-harper/

10/14/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Kitchen Cooking Safety!

We discuss The National Fire Protection Association's "Cooking Safety Starts With You" campaign with tips on safety and fire prevention in the kitchen. Introducing our newest Certified Partner Mason Pro Services. How to hang a picture on a slump block wall, roof underlay and other homeowner tips.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-fire-protection-week/

10/14/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Design The Best Bathroom For Your Needs!

Mobility can become more difficult as we age. A formidable obstacle in the home is our bathroom where most accidents happen from slipping and falling. Derek Rogers, Owner of Rosie on the House Certified Aqua Therapy Tubs, discusses the necessary steps to achieve an accessible bathroom. Plus how he got started in his business and his passion for helping Military Veterans.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-improved-quality-of-life-with-a-therapy-tub-with-derek-rogers-of-aqua-therapy-tubs/

10/14/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees And Agriscaping!

Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com featured tree is the Canyon Hackberry.  A desert adapted, semi-deciduous shade tree that can sustain growth in rocky type soil. Tips on the best trees to plant right now for fruit and shade. Plus Justin's levels of frost protection ahead of winter including the proper method to cover plants.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-frost-protection-and-the-tree-of-the-month-canyon-hackberry-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

10/7/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Septic Versus Sewer

When toilets are flushed, the wastewater goes to a city sewer system or a stand alone septic tank. We touch on how they function. Plus homeowner questions on a inch and a half drop from garage to paver driveway, algae buildup in a solar water heater, casitas, building a garage near a shade tree, why are electric panels outdoors, 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-septic-vs-sewer/

10/7/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Buying A New Home Or Remodeling In Today’s High Interest Rates!

In a period of high interest rates, there could be an option to use your 'home's savings account'. It's called equity. Could you cash out by selling your home or use equity to remodel your existing home? Plus homeowner questions on water pipe hammering, pool waterfall cracks, cooling a hot attic and a listener was surprised to hear what his insurance company will do if he installs a metal roof.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-choosing-between-investing-in-a-new-home-and-renovation-amidst-todays-high-interest-rate-landscape/

10/7/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Pork With Arizona Farm Bureau!

Rogers Livestock co-owner Kevin Rogers is joined by Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree to talk pork and much more! Kevin is passionate about teaching the fine art of pig showing and teaching Arizona youth the leadership skills that accompany it. Plus more facts about pigs and pork that brings in over 11 million dollars in sales for Arizona.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-pork-with-julie-murphree-kevin-rogers/