Rosie on the House

4/22/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #RefreshBBQGrill & Homeowner Questions

Whether you use your grill daily, weekly, monthly, this is the time to refresh it so your grilled eats stay delicious.  Current events and homeowner questions with an opinion about power factor correction capacitors, vinyl siding and solar install questions, recoating a wood patio 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-refresh-bbq-grill/

4/22/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Sheds Are Not Just For Storage Anymore!

Think sheds are for storing things you don't have room for in your home?  Bob and Rachel Oxley of our newest Rosie Certified Partner Urban Shed Concepts talks about other uses they've designed and built for other applications.  With valuable advice on how to plan for your shed with ideas you may have never thought of.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-sheds-more-than-just-storage-with-urban-shed-concepts/

4/22/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #BackyardAnimals With The Urban Farm!

The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson and Kari Spencer of City Farming Book.com discuss the advantages of having chickens, goats and other livestock for you backyard.  The many, many benefits they provide from food to fertilizer, proper ways to protect and house them and checking your city and rural codes for keeping them.  
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-backyardanimals-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm-and-kari-spencer-of-city-farming-book/
 
 
 

4/15/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #Fountains&Pools

Discussion on water features like fountains or living ponds that can make a soothing accent to your home.  Our Tucson Partner Omni Pool Builders talks about a water feature design that went to a whole new level.  And we visit with our other Tucson partners Pella Windows And Door and Rebath Of Tucson during the SAHBA Home Show.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-fountains-and-ponds/
 
 

4/15/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Plants That Work In The Desert & Those That Don’t

What plants, bushes, vines, palms, even fruit bearing trees grow well in the desert while other don't?  Think Green's Landscape Architect Angelique Kerbaugh has many suggestions that adapt well to our desert climate and some that are not worth the effort.  With added discussion on soil prep, water and fertilizing.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plants-that-work-in-the-desert-and-those-that-dont/

4/15/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #Lawn Transition With Jay Harper

Its time to begin transitioning your lawn.  Or not.  Garden/Lawn Expert Jay Harper discusses cutting, watering and fertilizing tips to bring the summer bermuda lawns back from winter rye grass.  Especially during the dry period before monsoon season.  Plus what is the reason to 'paint' tree trunks.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-lawn-transitions-with-jay-harper/

4/8/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #PoolBarriers & Homeowner Questions!

Meghan Chute of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses pool barriers to prevent drownings.  But that's just one layer of protection.  Additional layers to consider because adult supervision is not enough.  Dr. Sky talks about the modern day space race back to the moon.  Pella's new showroom in Tucson.  Homeowner questions including why we don't recommend washable air conditioning filters.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pool-barriers/

4/8/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Getting Your Air Conditioning Ready For Summer!

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning breaks down how the air conditioner works to cool your home by transferring heat.  The function of its parts like coils, compressors, motors, air handler and condensate line. What uses the most energy in a unit. Disadvantage of short cycling. All part of the importance of a pre-summer A/C maintenance check.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-getting-your-ac-ready-for-warm-weather-with-reeis-air-conditioning/

4/8/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #PinkTrumpetTree #Irrigation

Agriscaping Expert Justin Rohner discusses the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree.  A top notch shade tree that produces beautiful blooms, loves the heat and provides some medicinal purposes.  Deep watering tips to address summer heat and avoid root rot.  Core aeration for lawns and natural ways for weed control.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-irrigation-tree-of-the-month-pink-trumpet-tree-with-agriscaping/

4/1/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #DrowningPrevention & Homeowner Questions!

Lori Stauffer of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses how the organization was created to address the excessive number of drowning fatalities in Arizona.  While they've drastically reduced incidents, the public must continue to do their part.  Plus questions about retaining wall crumbling, sunken living room, cooler lower wall and steps to close a home for the summer.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-drowning-prevention/

4/1/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Potential Ban On Gas Stoves?

A comment from the Consumer Product Safety Commission says they are looking into a possible ban on home gas stoves.  But that's not where this topic started.  We cut through the facts, hyperbole and things you should already be doing in your home not related to gas stoves.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-potential-ban-on-gas-stoves/

4/1/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #TopAZAgCommodities Arizona Farm Bureau!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Statistician Dave Dewalt, USDA-National Agriculture Statistic Service.  He collects data to show the amount of agriculture commodities (food and fiber) that's available.  Dave details what is involved to get those stats.  Plus history of the USDA, Arizona's contribution and 'lock up procedures' to release commodities evenly.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-top-az-ag-commodities-with-julia-murphree-of-az-farm-bureau-and-dave-dewalt-usda-nass-statistician/

3/25/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Appliances Making Like Easier! #LivingInPlace

We look at today's appliances with upgraded features that can make cooking easier and create healthy meals in your kitchen.  Plus some 'show and tell' tricky homeowner questions based on pictures from our Facebook page regarding a window leak that roofers and window contractors say is not their issue and bathroom fans not exhausting air properly.
 
Original Podcast Page With Expanded Content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-living-in-place/

3/25/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Home Insurance Versus Warranties

There's a difference in concept between home insurance coverage and home warranties.  Insurance is designed to protect your home on a large scale.  Warranties cover repairs on individual items.  Phocus Insurance Company's Insurance Counselor Mike Lowry discusses what each coverage entails, what it does not cover and why we are not a fan of warranties.
 
Original Podcast Page With Expanded Content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-homeowners-insurance-vs-warranty-with-phocus-insurance-services/

3/25/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! #UrbanFarmFun Turning Fun Into Profit!

Growing your own vegetables, fruits and herbs should be fun!  Over time you could grow even more and become an Urban Farmer like Farmer Greg Peterson!  He discusses how everyone everyday participates in the local Food Economy.  And how your success can turn your 'fun hobby' into profit!
Original podcast page with expanded content:  
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farm-urban-farm-fun-with-farmer-greg-peterson/