Rosie on the House

12/31/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! The Unique Home Maintenance App Home Zada! Disposing Your Christmas Tree!!

Learn about what Rosie On The House can do for the Arizona homeowner.  From our website to the Home Maintenance Calendar including the way to maintain your home's complete history from remodeling to task reminders with our home maintenance app powered by Home Zada.  Ways to dispose your tree besides just tossing it in the trash.  And homeowner questions answered.

12/31/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! A Look Back At 2022’s Most Popular Topics 6-10

Discussion and commentary on Rosie On The House most popular topics:  Native plants and trees that will attract birds and butterflies.  The 5 must-do fixes for your aging home, especially if it was constructed in the 60's-80's.  What you must know about PFAS or Forever Chemicals that are found in just about everything.  Converting a carport into an inclosed garage.  And things a 'newbie' should know about Arizona.  (like skiing?  Sure!)

12/31/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Arizona Grown Food & Drink For New Years Eve!

New Years Eve is usually centered around food and drink.  With the help of the Arizona Farm Bureau, we're featuring wine from Cove Mesa Winery, dates from Date Pac/Natural Delights and pastas around the world using the unique Desert Durum Wheat.  Farm fresh, grown in Arizona!

12/24/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! From Our House To Yours: Christmas Eve Traditions!

Rosie, Romey and Jennifer share some of their Christmas Eve family traditions and stories over the years as kids and when their kids had kids!  Including a special reading by Rosie's Dad and Mom, Dr. Romero and Baby Kay, of the Cajun Night Before Christmas.  A taste from Rosie's south Louisiana roots.  And we help some homeowners with their questions.

12/24/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! A Look Back On 2022’s Most Popular Topics1-5

Discussion about load bearing walls and expanding the space in a home.  Turning your property into a short term rental.  The pros and cons of buying a 'flipped home'.  Things to think about when pruning your trees.  And seven features you should have on your security door.

12/24/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Planting Fruit Trees For Success!

Farmer Greg has the tried and true methods to grow your own fruits and citrus.  Areas to avoid planting those trees, digging the proper hole, the formula for creating healthy soil because dirt by itself won't work.  Explains his 6/6 rule to insulate the ground from heat and cold.  Deep watering advice, fertilizing and more for great results.

12/17/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR - Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh All Season Long!

Simple but important tips to keep your Christmas tree fresh from drying out becoming a fire hazard.  Stucco looks great on a home but its not waterproof.  Over time it can be a source for leaks unless you have the right paint for its 'raincoat'.  Steps to take for your next remodeling project.  And discussion of protecting pipes and irrigation for freezing weather.

12/17/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Arizona’s Christmas Traditions!

Guest Steve Schumacher, the Phoenix Mayor's Office Official Historian, shares some of Arizona's holiday traditions that evolve around the outdoors because you can't shovel sunshine.  Parades, Desert Botanical Gardens, Zoo Lights, The legend of Scrubby the Christmas tree and more area festive traditions.  And you don't have to drive far for Arizona snow if you want it.

12/17/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR - Giving The Gift Of Plants!

Garden and Plant Expert Jay Harper discusses gifting plants for the holidays.  Poinsettias are popular and can live past the holidays with proper care.  But are the compostable?  Edible plants like dwarf citrus, rosemary or other herbs.  Giving a living Christmas tree to plant.  Jay talks about his family tradition of making tamales.  And Jennifer's other gift suggestions related to outdoors.

12/10/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! How To Choose And Properly Use The Correct Ladder!

From fixed to folding, there's a ladder for any task, but safety is paramount when using a ladder in order to avoid a trip to the emergency room. We discuss the proper ladder setup and safety precautions to get your job done right. With 3G cell service shutting down, Victor Krstec of Affordable GPS Tracking discusses updating to 4G service before your tracking stops completely.

12/10/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Turning Your Home Into A Smart Home!

Millions of people have some sort of smart technology in their homes. But piecemealing each function with its single controller isn't the way to go. We discuss the best way with integration.  And the best technology to control and receive alerts from hard wiring, internet access to Wifi and cellular protection. Jared Wright from Tekna Security explains what works to your advantage.  

12/10/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees! Winter Pruning Deciduous Trees!

Certified Arborist Richard Adkins discusses the Tree Of The Month: The Texas Ebony. Native to the Chihuahuan desert, a thorny drought tolerant tree that maintains its dark green color all year. That's just for starters. Plus careful attention to detail on pruning winter deciduous trees including Richard's "3 cut method".  Plus, could you plant and grow your own Christmas tree?

12/3/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Get A Grip With Things Around Your Home!

There are things around the house that if not equipped with the appropriate grips, can cause you to gripe.  Or worse cause injury.  We discuss some of those things to consider.  And other homeowner questions on converting electric stoves to gas, kitchen countertop remodeling, why you should not put coffee grounds down the disposal and more!

12/3/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! 5 More Questions Arizona Homeowners Should Ask Most Often!

What are some simple water conservation tips?  How often should you replace a fire extinguisher?  Does a high efficiency air filter restrict air flow?  How to budget for home maintenance?  How to make your aging parent's home more livable as they age in place?  Plus homeowner questions that might help your future home maintenance projects.

12/3/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Feasts & Traditions With The Arizona Farm Bureau!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Farm Bureau President and Rancher of Carlink Ranch Stefanie Smallhouse. Stefanie talks about her background, the diverse operations at the ranch, Christmas traditions and feasts on the farm.  Plus the challenges Arizona farmers face with a priority on water resources.
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