Rosie on the House

6/4/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions And Answers!

Homeowner topics and some solutions including fixing an interior door that won't stay open or closed, an inground plastic water tank leak, a DYI question on painting cabinets, plumbing noises, why we don't recommend elastomeric paint on stucco surfaces, cleaning oil and grease stains on concrete and more!

6/4/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Selecting The Right Kind Of Flooring!

Updating old flooring can make a huge difference in the feel and comfort of your home. With so many materials, styles, and installation options to choose from, where do you start?  We discuss the points to consider from the most popular flooring to what's on the way out with budget and lifestyle in mind.

6/4/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Dairy With Arizona Farm Bureau

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guests are Wes and Bill Kerr of Kerr Family Farms in Buckeye, AZ.  They discuss the history of the family farm, the technology and genetics used from tracking to nutrition and sustainability that keep their dairy cows producing Arizona milk.  Plus how to get their beef products direct from the farm.
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5/28/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Honoring Memorial Day And Homeowner Questions

We discuss some of the events honoring Memorial Day.  And answer questions on using a portable swamp cooler, misting systems, getting a lawn back after broken irrigation, proper cover for sun damaged fascia, homemade tile cleaner and what steps to take in closing up a home during the summer.

5/28/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Ceiling Fan Selection And How Often Should You Really Have Air Ducts Cleaned!

We discuss choosing the right ceiling fan for your home from blade selection, type of motor to CFM rating.  And how often should you really have your air ducts cleaned?  Not as often as you think provided other maintenance to consider.  Plus caller questions on cracks in the ceiling (not fan related) and recourse for using an unlicensed painter.

5/28/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Extreme Fruit Tree Care With The Urban Farm!

Farmer Greg details how to grow fruit trees from planting to fully grown.  His 6/6 rule of creating healthy soil.  Planting in a square hole with the proper mix of dirt and nutrients.  Ground cover to cool the soil.  The four times per year to fertilize, finding the correct root stock for success and more!

5/21/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! A Free For All With Special Guests From Sanderson Ford’s Live Broadcast!

Tim Hattrick from KNIX's Tim, Ben And Brook In The Morning along with Brady Bogan from KUPD's Morning Mess join in with lots of stories including home improvement talk, scorpion control, Garth Brooks, favorite music growing up and more!

5/21/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Window Talks! The Best Windows You Can Install!

LIVE FROM SANDERSON FORD!
Special Guest the Legendary Announcer For The Phoenix Suns Al McCoy joins the broadcast to talk about the Suns playoff season and highlights of his 50 years of broadcasting Suns games.  Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows & Doors details the pros and cons of vinyl and fiberglass windows.  What windows give you more bang for your buck!

5/21/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Warm Season Flowers, Lawns, Weeds And Artificial Turf!

You can have color in the summer with warm season flowers.  Jay Harper discusses what to plant.  Ray Lopez of Scottsdale Weed Control and Liberty Greens (artificial turf) talks about the attention to detail in purchasing and installing artificial turf.  Plus 17 year old Luke Lopez discusses getting into the business while finishing high school.
LIVE FROM SANDERSON FORD!

5/14/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions!

Upcoming event to protect your catalytic converter.  Homeowner questions include an air conditioner that seems to be running when its completely turned off, 2 questions concerning a different home soft water system issue and a wet closet next to a shower after use.

5/14/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Current State Of Arizona’s Water Supply From The Ground Up!

Laura Grignano, Manager of Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District and Vineetha Kartha, Manager Colorado River Programs discuss how Arizona has been able to manage, conserve and store water with the Tier 1 Shortage in Lake Mead.  With decades of water management, they explain in detail what will keep the water flowing to homes and agriculture.  Plus what Tier 2 and Tier 3 shortage could mean for Arizona.

5/14/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees, Landscapes, Watering And More!

Steve Priebe and Donna DiFrancesco of Water Use It Wisely discuss the Desert Ironwood Tree.  One of the more drought tolerant trees that can be considered for landscapes.  Avoiding heavy cut back pruning to protect trees from sunburn damage while proper pruning for monsoon season.  Changing the watering schedule for deep irrigation and other great tips!

5/7/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Home Water Treatment & Homeowner Questions!

New to Arizona?  We discuss more things you should know.  If you're a 'snowbird', important tips to lockup your property for the summer.  Maintaining your pool from removing a cover to testing water quality and child protection fencing around it.  Weekly To Do with Jon Owens of Kinetico discussing improving water quality in the home.  And a homeowner has a problem with a variable speed pool pump.

5/7/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! What ’Newbies’ To Arizona Need To Know From Home Ownership To Extreme Weather!

Are you one of Arizona’s newbies? If so, welcome!  Being new to the Grand Canyon State, there are some important things you need to know.  We discuss air conditioning, hard water, monsoon season and the Stupid Motorist Law.  Plus homeowner questions on low toilet water levels, sewer smell coming from the sink p-trap and how to replace 90 degree metal corners to rounded corners for drywall.

5/7/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR/Arizona Farm Bureau! Farm Fresh Beef From Apache County!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Hayley Andrus of Andrus Cattle Company.  After moving from Idaho to Apache County, she discusses ranch operations and family life in the northeast corner of Arizona.  The standards and production for their beef.  The challenges from weather to wolves.  And the life lessons learned around the farm.