Rosie on the House

7/9/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Choosing The Right Home Generator!

Power outages happen.  We discuss what to consider when purchasing a backup generator.  APS Customer Technology Manager Kerri Carnes gives us an update on the customer conversion to the new Time Of Use plan.  The many ways you can cut your water consumption.  And with monsoon season, know about the Stupid Motorist Law.

7/9/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Buying Or Selling A Home With Existing Solar Panels!

Before you see existing solar panels and systems on a home means lower electric bills, we discussed the questions you should consider like age of the panels, who installed it, lease or buy system.  Where did the the recent infestation of tiny beetles come from?  And questions on supply line insurance, a remodeling trend called 'reselection experience', cleaning air conditioning coils yourself and more!

7/9/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

SavATree's Gary Peterson and Certified Arborist Mathew Noriega discuss the benefits of The Tree Of Month:  The Desert Willow.  How to keep girdling roots from killing your tree.  Keeping your trees trimmed properly from monsoon winds and proper shade for the trunk.  Tree tips for stressed out trees, holding moisture at the base and staking techniques.

7/2/22 - ROSIE ON THE HOUSE 4th OF JULY SPECIAL! History Of The Constitution!

13 years after The Declaration Of Independence, The US Constitution was ratified as a necessary replacement forthe Articles Of Confederation.  This document establishes and explains how government is supposed to function while allowing the states its own separate control.  A discussion about George Washington's strategy of retreating and his yearning to become Continental Army General.  Plus The Weekly To Do on installing and displaying the flagpole to fly Ol' Glory.

7/2/22 - ROSIE ON THE HOUSE 4th OF JULY SPECIAL! History Of The Declaration Of Independence!

Grand Canyon University's Dr. David Dean discusses the Declaration Of Independence.  Specifically the frustration the colonies had with England's King George III and his monarchy rule.  The demands made to become a separate country influenced by English philosopher John Locke.  How this document led to the next one:  The Constitution.

7/2/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Fresh Peppers & Melons!

The genetic origins for nearly 90 percent of the chilis grown commercially in the U.S. can be tracked back to Ed Curry.  His base chili paste alone is featured in over 80 percent of products.  He talks with The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree about his latest chili research:  extracting all natural flavors and many health benefits of chilis.  Ed developed the Arizona 20, the standard of the green and red chili.

6/25/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Advanced Care Planning, A/C Extended Warranties Plus Homeowner Questions!

Topics from the real estate market to a monsoon season checklist.  Interview with My Directives.com, a digital wallet card that has all your directives in case of life threating emergencies.  Rosie's take on A/C extended warranties especially on labor.  And homeowner questions on carbon monoxide, soundproofing and more!

6/25/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Women In Construction And Homeowner Questions!

A career in the construction sciences for women has never been better.  The opportunities for learning and demand for skilled services are even greater.  Rosie On The House Staff Writer Susan Kregar discusses how her involvement with construction trade associations lead to her career.  Rosie Right Remodeling's Project Manager Sefora Onye and Design & Sales Consultant Rochelle Horn discuss what lead to their careers in remodeling construction.  Plus homeowner questions!

6/25/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Rainwater Harvesting To The Max With Brad Lancaster!

Farmer Greg's guest is Tucson's Brad Lancaster! Award Winning Author of ‘Rainwater Harvesting For Dryland And Beyond’.  With cities asking residents to reduce water use, harvesting rainwater is more that just collecting in a tank. Brad discusses various methods about how you can capture every drop and move rainwater from the street to the roof!  ‘Planting the rain to grow abundance’.

6/18/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! A Century Celebration For Our Flagship Station KTAR, Orangeburg Pipe & Other Homeowner Questions!

Rosie On The House broadcasts from KTAR/Phoenix.  Ryan Hatch discusses the history and plans to celebrate KTAR's 100th Anniversary.  Weekly To Do on Orangeburg Pipe.  What is it and if you have a home built from the 1950's thru early 1980's what to do if you have it.  Plus homeowner questions on smoke detectors, roofing and more!

6/18/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Flooring Installations And Warranties!

Mission Hardwood Flooring talks about the various types of hardwood floors that can be installed in your home.  Bram Flooring discusses floor warranties.  From small to large installation issues, some ways you might be surprised to know that can void the warranty.

6/18/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Garden & Saving Water Notes With Jay Harper!

Jay Harper discusses ways to reduce water use.  From drought tolerant plants to replacing grass with artificial turf.  Evaluating and maintaining irrigation sprinklers, drip hoses and the controller.  Replacing rock landscapes with mulch to retain moisture.  Protecting tree trunks from sunburn to pruning for monsoon winds.

6/11/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Life Changing Documents You Should Never Be Without! Renovation Loans And More!

Having your affairs in order are key to making sure your wishes are followed in case of accident or death no matter your age.  Mick and Sam of Phocus Law detail the documents you should have to carry out those wishes legally.  Ryne Jakobus of Fairway Mortgage explains what a renovation loan can do for remodeling your home.  Plus homeowner questions and more!

6/11/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Removing Different Types Of Flooring!

Before you decide to DIY removing your old floor for a new one, Mitch & Aaron Taylor of Bram Flooring discuss the challenges you're going to face from different types of tile to carpet and more.  Plus the popular and best selling floor types being installed today.

6/11/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

SavATree's Gary Peterson and Kevin Salamandra of Avid Zone Trees discuss the Tree Of The Month:  The Velvet Mesquite.  Also getting your trees ready for monsoon season.  The proper way to stake younger trees from tie down cables to a Duckbill System or stapling.  June means the return of Palo Verde Beetles!