Rosie on the House

6/10/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Avoid Scams! Are You Getting A Technician Or Salesperson?

There's been a big increase in Arizona contractor service businesses bought by private equity firms. Their primary goal is making profits. Todd Russo of locally owned Reeis Air Conditioning talks about the importance of knowing who actually owns the business. Are you getting a reputable technician or a salesperson trying to upsell you something you might not need. Plus homeowner questions answered.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-avoid-scams/

6/10/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Improving Your Home With A Renovation Loan!

What if you can get a home mortgage and a renovation loan built into a single mortgage? What if you know the home's estimated value after the renovation is complete? Tamara & Ryne Jakubos of 'Team Try'/Fairway Mortgage Corporation details how they can get it done. No matter the interest rate, there are ways to get your investment in home ownership.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-maintaining-and-improving-your-home-through-a-renovation-loan-with-team-try/

6/10/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Tree Hazards

Professional Agriscaper Justin Rohner's commentary on the cornerstone of desert landscapes the Arizona/Velvet Mesquite tree. Trimming tips to save your trees from uprooting in monsoon storm winds. Raising chickens, melons you can plant in June, controlling pesky weeds and explaining agriscaping.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-tree-hazards-and-tree-of-the-month-arizona-mesquite-with-agriscaping/

6/3/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! National Safety Month & Homeowner Questions

Our Weekly To Do: June is #NationalSafetyMonth. Introducing our newest Certified Partners Tamara and Ryne Jakubos of 'Team Try' Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Plus, homeowner questions on permit delays, recirculating pump for a solar water heater, the truth about hard start kits for your air conditioner and can stucco be applied entirely on a home in a few days.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-national-safety-month/

6/3/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Remodeling Trends With Lasting Value!

Jim Gildea and Rich Allen of Regal Bath & Kitchens discuss what's trending in bath and kitchen remodeling. From cabinets, backsplashes and counters to showers and universal designs, they explain the remodeling process that can lead to good looks and added value.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-popular-remodeling-trends-with-lasting-value-with-regal-bath-kitchen/

6/3/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Dairy!

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Jen Millican of Stotz Dairy. Jen discusses how she got into dairy farming, cow care, the farm's sustainability resources and why Arizona is the perfect place to produce the best most nutritious milk. With a few cow jokes tossed in too!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-dairy-with-arizona-farm-bureau-and-stotz-dairy/

5/27/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Before Its Too Late!

Our Weekly To Do on home maintenance checks around the home.  Spotting problem before it's too late. Plus homeowner questions on bug intrusion from a skylight, plumbing leak, roofing inspection and estimates, best way to convert a dirt driveway and remembering the fallen on Memorial Day Weekend.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-before-its-too-late/

5/27/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Desert Pest Control!

Rodents, roaches and mosquitos are common homeowner pests to control.  Add dealing with desert pests like scorpions and termites takes the right treatment to avoid potential serious problems.  Brett Overson of Overson Pest Control discusses his methods to control them and why it's best to have year round pest control service instead of a spray bottle.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-pest-control-in-the-arizona-sonoran-desert-with-overson-pest-control/

5/27/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Native Edibles With The Urban Farm!

Desert trees, cactus, even weeds can be very tasty! From mesquite beans to cactus bearing fruit, learn what you can eat, the preparation it takes and treats you can enjoy from Peggy Sue Sorenson and Mike Clow of The Desert Kitchen. Along with Farmer Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm.  Let the foraging begin!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farm-native-edibles-with-greg-peterson/

5/20/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Reverse Osmosis Filters & Homeowner Questions!

Reverse Osmosis water purifying systems are prevalent in Arizona because they remove extra materials and produce cleaner tasting water. We discuss the Reverse Osmosis process and tackle homeowner air conditioning questions too!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
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5/20/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Hinged Versus Sliding Patio Doors!

Adam Homer of Pella Windows & Doors discusses the difference between hinged and sliding patio doors. With many designs and styles to choose from such as vinyl, fiberglass, and wood clad, Adam details the functionality of each patio door to give you an idea of what might work best for your home design and functionality.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-the-differences-and-benefits-between-hinged-and-sliding-patio-doors-with-pella-windows-doors/

5/20/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery! Mulching!

Jay Harper gives you the lowdown on spreading mulch. Plus info on the many advantages of mulch such as cooling down the ground, maintaining moisture, and providing weed control. Jay also discusses the difference between mulch and compost. He also talks about starting a lawn from scratch.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-mulching-with-jay-harper/

5/13/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Pool Facelift & Homeowner Questions!

We welcome a new Rosie On The House Partner Regal Bath & Kitchens, talk to the inventor of the Extreme Mist Backpack for hiking, and cover tips on refreshing the pool area. Plus, commentary on air conditioning hard start kits, whole home surge protection, window wells, and sunscreen installs over dual pane windows.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pool-facelift/

5/13/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Roofers, Roofing & Roofs!

Keep that roof over your head in great shape with expert commentary from Jim McClain & Robyn Charland of Canyon State Roofing & Consulting. From the wood, underlay and choice of roofing materials for pitched and flat roofs, Jim's 30 plus years of roofing pinpoints what makes a good roof last longer. They also help homeowners with their roofing issues.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-roofers-roofing-and-roofs-canyon-state-roofing-consulting/

5/13/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees! Desert Ironwood & Landscape Watering!

Certified Agriscaping Professional Justin Rohner has great insight on the keystone species of the Sonoran Desert. The Desert Ironwood is a protector of desert plants while withstanding a lifetime of desert conditions. Plus informative landscape watering tips for deep rooted trees to frequency and length of time ahead of summer heat.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-landscape-watering-and-tree-of-the-month-desert-ironwood-with-agriscaping/