Rosie on the House

2/18/23 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Events, Homeowner Questions & The Truth About The Solar Industry!

We answer homeowner questions on a noisy mini split, cleaning a glass shower door, and laminate floor moisture damage. Then a homeowner received 2 bids from solar salespeople on installing a system that are not even close to compatible. That set off a warning you need to know if a solar salesperson knocks on your door and what you should do about it.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-building-supplies/

2/18/23 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Planning Your Spring Cleaning!

It's time to think about that annual ritual spring cleaning. Usual spring cleaning most likely consists of cleaning windows, door or curtains. Our focus, on the other hand, is on cleaning tasks most people don't think about: cluttered kitchen drawers, the cabinet under the kitchen sink, refrigerator coils, laundry room dust, the garbage disposal rubber gasket, etc.. Plus, did you know that a shower safety bar that doesn't require drilling into the wall?
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-time-to-start-planning-for-spring-cleaning/

2/18/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Garden With Jay Harper! Tomato & Peppers Plants!

Jay Harper says now is the time to plant your tomato, pepper and herb plants with tips for a bountiful harvest.  He even gives his 'go to' variety of tomato plants and what causes splitting tomatoes as they're growing.  Plus listeners have questions concerning frost damage, citrus pruning, shade trees and being proactive regarding weed control.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-tomato-and-pepper-plants-with-jay-harper/

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!