Rosie on the House

10/22/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! The Difference Between Fountains And Living Ponds!

Adding a soothing, relaxing feature of a fountain or living pond to your home?  Know the difference between them.  Plus learn about the latest homeowner scams.  A follow up on adding antifreeze to concrete or mortar in colder climates.  Homeowner questions on earthship homes (we explain what they are), insulation, recaulking shower corners and more!
 
Original broadcast archive page: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-fountains-and-ponds-should-not-be-treated-the-same/ with expanded content.

10/22/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The Many Advantages Of Roof Maintenance With Johnson Roofing!

The secret to a long lasting roof is maintenance. It's the primary barrier to the elements and one of the homeowner’s largest investments.  Tyler Johnson of Johnson Roofing explains in detail the importance of maintenance to ensure that small items don’t become big and expensive issues.  With a focus on flat roofs, Tyler answers other homeowner's roofing questions.
Original broadcast page with expanded content rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-the-advantages-of-roof-maintenance

10/22/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farmer Greg On Container Gardening For Patios, Balconies And Window Sills!

No space to plant gardens and flowers?  No problem!  Farmer Greg and Master Gardener and Farmer Kari Spencer discuss container gardening.  The things you'll need from the proper size containers to avoid root bounding, soil mix to materials for proper watering and drainage.  Plus learn about 'hardening off', 'hydrophobic' and many more tips for success in containers.
Original broadcast page with expanded content rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farmer-greg-on-container-gardening-for-yards-patios-balconies-and-window-sills

10/15/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Stud Finders And Homeowners In Need Of Answers!

Our Weekly To Do on stud finders.  A must have tool in your toolbox.  Plus what to do if you bought a home without a home inspection, leaf filter gutters, recourse for an unfinished bathroom remodel, woodpeckers, 'screaming' toilet, crumbling section of a block home, timber strand studs over traditional studs and fixing a home with copper and aluminum wiring.

10/15/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Projects You Should And Should Not Tackle! Plus Homeowner Questions!

It's important to know your limits on do-it-yourself projects.  We discuss a few from this week's blog.  Plus homeowner questions on caulking after window installation, chimney damage from high winds, winter lawns and a contractor job left unfinished and frustrated.

10/15/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery! Fall Season Flowers And Gardens!

Arizona greets fall with 'Happy Spring!'  After a long hot summer, Jay Harper gets you in the flower planting mode with plenty of plant type suggestions for color.  Prime time for overseeding winter lawns and creating garden beds for cool season veggies.  Shane Cook from Treeland Nursery has fall flower tips for planting in pots.

10/8/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Building Permits And Homeowner Questions!

Tackling some local and out of state events, football, home warranties, winter lawns and sealing outdoor cracks around the home.  Weekly To Do on building permits.  And Jennifer interviews the creator of Get Set Up.org.  A place for 55 and older to learn useful skills and explore their interests with many different classes to live their best Life Worth Living In Place!

10/8/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Managing a HYBRID Do It Yourself Project!

What if you hire a professional contractor for part of your Do It Yourself project?  That's called a Hybrid DIY Project.  Hiring a professional for parts of the project you may not feel comfortable taking on yourself.  Rosie explains the steps to hiring a professional for the entire part of the project.  Plus some of the things you should not do before getting a professional.   Homeowner questions on ponding on a cement slab and installing a water treatment system.

10/8/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree! Canyon Hackberry & Frost Protection!

SavATree's Certified Arborist Sarah Maitland is joined by Arborist Richard Adkins to discuss the Tree Of The Month the Canyon Hackberry.  Rather scraggly when young but matured has surprising benefits including shade.  Tips on frost protection from proper use of frost cloth to watering for winter.  Fall fertilizing, learning about 'Forest Bathing' and a surprise call from the originator of the Talking Trees hour John Eisenhower!
Original broadcast page with expanded content rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-canyon-hackberry-frost-protection-with-savatree

10/1/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Seasonal Servicing Of Septic Systems & Homeowner Questions!

A properly maintained septic system is a must.  We have some do's and don't's to consider.  Plus homeowner questions on wall insulation, moisture buildup below stucco, shower leak, pool decking and draining and a sink glued to a granite bathroom countertop.  (Broadcasting From The SAHBA Home Show in Tucson)

10/1/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Planning, Preparation And Precautions For Your D-I-Y Project!

Before you tackle a home project yourself, learn about the 3 P's:  Planning like your skill set and budget.  Preparation includes securing the items needed and time to commit to the project.  Precautions on accessing the projects you should tackle and ones to avoid.  Plus more of Rosie's 'think abouts'!  (Live Broadcast From The SAHBA Home Show)

10/1/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Green Valley Pecans! The Arizona Farm Bureau!

Growing pecans in Arizona?  Yes, since the mid 1960's!  Julie Murphree's guest is Deborah Walden-Ralls of Green Valley Pecan Company.  Deborah talks about the family farm history, what it takes to grow the most sought after pecans worldwide, changes in the industry and the many ways to enjoy pecans besides pie!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-green-valley-pecans-with-arizona-farm-bureau/

9/24/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Kitchen Maintenance And Homeowner Questions!

We discuss our latest video 'Tarping A Flat Shingle Roof'.  A homeowner question on removing a fiberglass pool that leads to another issue with the backyard elevation higher than the home.  Plumbing question with a focus on pex pipe.  What type of flange for a toilet?  Our Weekly To Do on kitchen maintenance.

9/24/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Maximizing Small Spaces In Your Home!

“Where can I store this??”  We discuss how you can maximize your smaller spaces for storage and living.  From small home offices combining seating and drawers to storage ideas for a small laundry room.  Designing elements into small spaces to make it even more functional.  Plus another pesky woodpecker problem for a homeowner.

9/24/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Growing Successful Citrus In The Desert With The Urban Farm!

Growing your own citrus and fruit?  September/October is the perfect time to plant them.  Farmer Greg gives you the tips that can produce oranges, lemons and more for years, even decades to come.  Starting with a square hole, percolation test, 5 components of healthy soil, his 6/6 basin rule, fertilizing tips and some patience before your first of many delicious harvests.
Original broadcast archive page https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-success-with-growing-citrus-in-the-desert-with-urban-farm/