Rosie on the House

Pets are a part of the family too! We have tips to keep them safe and comfortable inside and out. Plus we answer some homeowner questions on an addition to a Santa Fe style home and our take on insulating the outside of block structures.
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“The remodeling process began to improve when architects brought engineers and contractors to the design phase”, says Rosie Romero of Rosie Right Design Build Remodel.   The need to address the budget from the start became an essential part of the process to set parameters.  Joined by Romano Klepec, they explain that 'showroom' is out and design studio is in.  Explaining the 'design build' concept with an emphasis to make each process as stress free as possible.
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Outdoor patios are no longer just a concrete slab with a grill and furniture on it. A majority of the year is spent outside in Arizona. How about a kitchen, BBQ grills, big screen TVs, cabinets and misting systems. Its starts with a plan. Bruce Stumbo with Rosie Right design.build.remodel gives you the insights you need to get started.
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A look at outdoor flooring. Some types work better for spaces that are exposed to the weather especially with summer heat. Plus homeowner questions on roof ridge vents, water heater, galvanized plumbing, roof coatings and our favorite way to cool your home and save money: Super Cooling!  
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Real estate practitioners tout the ability to sell your home faster and get more money for it.  Together with Rosie Certified Vikki Gorman of Realty Executives, we are taking a hard look at what it means to be “buyer centric” as opposed to "seller centric". We introduce the Arizona Home Buying Plan for successful homeownership.
 
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With weeks of extreme heat and morning lows in the 90's, Farmer Greg Peterson says more attention is needed for trees and gardens.  Discussion includes hot micro climates, proper watering and mulching, cooling the ground, shade structures, fertilizing and benefits of foliar feeding.
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Bruce Stumbo from Rosie Right Design. Build.Remodel. joins Rosie to answer homeowner questions. We introduce a new partner to our network Vikki Gorman of Realty Executives. Bruce talks about some of the green products he says homeowners are asking for and more!
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We highly endorse solar. However, we can't say the same for the industry because there's plenty of bad information, installs and sales tactics with little or no knowledge about it. Get straight talk about solar panels, batteries, and more with Sun Valley Solar Solutions' Sam Dunbar and Anthony Weidenfeller. Be smart about cutting your energy bill.
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Aaron Markow of Core Landscape joins Jay Harper to talk about landscape care in excessive heat temperatures. Irrigation controllers you can adjust to watering needs, artificial turf care for pets, landscape lighting and answers some listeners questions.
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What does a homeowner need to know about the permitting process to build on your property? What projects do require and don't require a permit? Special guest Lisa Hertzog is the City Of Phoenix Residential Plan Review Coordinator who joins us to shed some light about these and other homeowner questions. Please Note: every municipality can have different codes for permits.
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Improved comfort, reduced utility bills, dust and pest control plus noise reduction at price that will surprise you. Dennis Rodenburg of Rosie Certified of Thermal Advantage discusses these advantages of his foam application process for masonry built home and other applications.  
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Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner gives you the lowdown on the Tree Of The Month the Desert Willow. Plus how plants deal with excessive heat to survive. Learn about plant assassins, the best way to anchor trees for monsoon storms, the benefits of dust storms, and more!
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Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers talks about legislation to prevent home titles from being stolen without the homeowner's knowledge.  Preparing that 'honey do' list before getting started.  And homeowner questions on using LED bulbs in light fixtures, gate locks, misting systems and finding your property lines.
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From mounting brackets to displaying, we go over how to show your pride in flying the American flag.  Including some of the US Flag code rules and Rosie's recommended books to read about the history of this country.  We even add some answers to American homeowner questions.
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Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse joins Julie Murphree to discuss the current state of water in Arizona Agriculture.  A complex issue with other states on less Colorado River water use.  And the importance of agriculture to the state and beyond.  Plus farm fresh Arizona melons that produce the sweetest fruit found anywhere.
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