Rosie on the House

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/

9/30/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #FurnitureFlip And Homeowner Questions

Wildfire Research Engineer Faraz Hedayati of The Insurance Institute For Business And Home Safety explains what the institute does thru research to better mitigate structure damage from wildfires. Plus homeowner questions on issues with a converted carport to garage, solar installation, window leak and a follow up from a recent listener who's building a cabin in the high country.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-furniture-flip/

9/30/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Functional Elegance Of Night Lighting!

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!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-functional-elegance-of-night-lighting-with-nick-cervi-of-nite-worx-of-arizona/

9/30/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #BackyardEntertainment

Creating or updating your backyard for entertainment takes a plan.  Modifications for pools?  Outdoor kitchens?  Furniture for sitting areas?  Audio and visual infrastructure?  Grass or artificial turf?  Shade trees or structures?  Bill Jenkins of Think Green Landscaping, Aaron Merkow of Core Landscaping and Nick Cervi of Nite Worx Of Arizona lighting explains how to get it started.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-outdoor-living-backyard-entertainment-with-jay-harper-and-v-and-p-nurseries/
 

9/23/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions!

Updating what's going on at Rosie On The House. A visit with one of our Arizona Staycation participants The Park Hotel & Smelter Town Brewery in Clarkdale, Arizona. Plus homeowner questions on what to consider when deciding on two bids for a painting project and a water pressure regulator.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-choosing-your-adhesive/

9/23/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Electrical Maintenance & Improvements

Jon Bolenbaugh is a Mighty Electrician! He discusses everything electrical. Electrical panel inspections and proper upgrades especially for electric vehicles, lighting, fire, smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, GFCI circuits and more tips so you can plug in safely.  
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-common-electrical-system-maintenance-and-improvements-with-jon-bolenbaugh-of-the-mighty-electricians/

9/23/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Creating Your Own #Compost

Composting makes gardens grow, produces food and scraps from that food for more composting.  Its called regenerative design.  Farmer Greg Peterson explains different types of composting and other contributors to a compost mix from chickens, worms and soldier flies.  
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-compost-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm/