Rosie on the House

2/11/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #FeedingTheBirds & Homeowner Call In/Email Questions!

Audubon Arizona Director Of Bird Conservation Tice Supplee joins us for our Weekly To Do on attracting and feeding a bounty of year round and visiting bird species. Plus homeowners have questions on removing a sunken living room, sound proofing, removing existing wallpaper and more!

2/11/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Easements And Setbacks! Why They Matter Before You Construct Anything!

When homeowners decide to start a project, they can discover their new structure or building has created an issue going forward due to easement and setback requirements.  We're shedding light on the differences between these two aspects, why it matters and how you can access information before you make a costly mistake. Plus a Life Worth Living In Place segment on bidets.

2/11/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees #TheBenefitsOfTrees & Tree of the Month #EvergreenPear with Agriscaping

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Evergreen Pear.  Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health.  Proper pruning tips for trees and shrubs to promote spring grown and protect nesting birds this time of year.  Laura talks about Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation of Arizona wildlife from the smallest birds to the biggest owls.
Original broadcast page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-pruning-your-trees-tree-of-the-month-evergreen-pear/

2/4/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Pantry Organization And Lots Of Homeowner Questions!

Pantry stuffed with half-empty cereal boxes and duplicates of items because you couldn’t see what you already had before grocery shopping?  Are your spices falling all over each other?  Having trouble finding what you need when you need it?  It’s time to organize the pantry.  Plus homeowner have lots of questions and we get them answers!

2/4/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Hard Floor Surfaces For Indoor And Outdoor Applications!

There are many types of floor coverings ranging from carpet to stone.  We discuss the various hard flooring surfaces to consider for indoor and outdoor applications and how to maintain them.  All hard surfaces we discuss for the outdoors can be used indoors.  But not the other way around.  Plus some Do It Yourself installation tips.

2/4/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Water Technologies Needed For Farm Fresh Food!

Water is a hot topic in Arizona.  The reliance of Arizona agriculture is paramount to food production for the country and beyond.  Facing a long term drought we ask:  What are farmers doing to conserve water?  Why do we grow alfalfa, cotton, and other “thirsty crops” in the desert?  We answer these questions and more with Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau and very special guest Agriculture Consultant Nicholas Kenny. 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-water-with-arizona-farm-bureau-and-npk-agricultural-consultant-nicholas-kenny/

1/28/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Architectural Styles Of #YourAzHome! Homeowner Questions Too!

Arizona have a unique charm.  Mixture of architecture ranging from ultra-modern and contemporary to traditional, southwestern, country, and territorial.  All brought into settlements by early residents.  Plus answering questions about cast iron pipes, roof replacement, gas tankless water heaters and more!

1/28/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Getting Home Energy Efficiency With Home Energy Audits!

David Byrnes of Rosie Certified Green Intelligent Design explains the reasons and value you get with a whole house energy audit. Using advanced technology (that's pretty cool), an audit shows you where you home is leaking valuable energy. A great starting point to address those leaks without guessing and reduce your energy bill.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-obtaining-home-energy-efficiency-though-build-science-with-green-integrated-design/

1/28/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Growing A #BodaciousGarden

Farmer Greg Peterson discusses the best and worst directions of sunlight in placing your garden, water sources and irrigation besides your garden hose, building healthy life into the soil because just dirt ain't gonna cut it.  His proven techniques can lead to a beautiful BODACIOUS garden!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-bodaciousgarden-with-the-urban-farm

1/21/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Determining Your Project’s Cost Versus Value!

The Cost Versus Value report is the 'Kelly Blue Book Of Remodeling'. Averaging the cost of the project, immediate value to the home and return on investment. A realistic guideline that helps you envision what you want to have done, budgeting and more.  You might be surprised at the most and least return on investment projects. Plus answering homeowner questions.

1/21/23 -OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery #Roses

Time to prune back those rose bushes even if they're full of blooms. Jay Harper explains why it's important to cut them back for future growth. After recent rain, tips to control weeds before they get out of hand. Maintaining and thoughts on keeping the winter lawn all year long. Plus ways to enjoy fruit tree harvest by planting varieties that ripen at different times.

1/21/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Remodeling Projects Rosie Right Every Time!

Rosie Right Remodeling team of Bruce Stumbo and Romano Klepec join Rosie to give you the proper steps for a successful remodeling project.  From researching licensed contractors to asking the right questions creating a relationship with the prospective contractor.  Investing the time and details is key!
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-what-it-means-for-you-home-remodeling-projects-to-be-rosie-right-every-time-with-rosie-right-design-build-remodeling

1/14/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Repairing Cracked & Chipped Tile! Managing Wildlife Intrusions In Neighborhoods!

Replacing cracked or chipped tile can be a DYI task.  We get you thru the steps to get the job done.  Arizona Game And Fish Urban Wildlife Specialist Darren Julian discusses what can done about wildlife intrusion like coyotes in neighborhoods.  And callers need help with drain pipe debris, shower drain issue and tips for January is Getting Organized Month.

1/14/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Cheers To A Colorful 2023!

There's a method in creating the many colors of paint.  Sherwin Williams' Senior Account Design Consultant Laurie Clark explains it starts with a group of color consultants that determines and names the many colors on the pallet leading to the 2023 Color Of The Year.  Great tools to try different colors without painting a wall section.  Rosie details his method of a great paint job on walls.

1/14/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees! What Is Agriscaping? #TheBenefitsOfTrees

Plants, trees and shrubs create an elegant landscape.  Agriscaping creates an elegant EDIBLE landscape.  Guest Justin Rohner discusses our Tree Of The Month the Evergreen Elm which has edible components.  And details what it takes to create a successful edible landscape by identifying microclimates and shade that could give you a year round harvest.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-benefits-of-trees-tree-of-the-month-evergreen-elm-with-agriscape