Rosie on the House

11/12/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Fireplace Care, Use And Precautions!

The Weekly To Do on fireplace maintenance.  Whether wood or gas, a good cleaning and maintenance check is in order.  We explain why we prefer one over the other.  How to pronounce some of Arizona's desert names and cities.  Helping homeowners with the right interior door, expansion joint issue and all the things that make us the NUMBER ONE Arizona Homeowner Resource in the state!
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-fireplace-care-use-precautions/

11/12/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Recycle Or Reuse Building Materials For That One Of A Kind Project!

Construction materials can be hard to come by or take too long to deliver.  Consider your next remodel project recycling or reusing materials.  Gino Ochoa of Habitat For Humanity ReStores says you can find some great buys at a fraction of the cost while helping build homes for families in need and reducing items in the landfill.  Plus other ways and stories on recycling and 'thinking green'.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-recycle-or-reuse-building-materials-to-create-a-one-of-a-kind-project/

11/12/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With Arborist John Eisenhower!

From a previous broadcast, John Eisenhower discusses the advantages of the Tree Of The Month the Arizona Rosewood.  A pretty much bulletproof evergreen tree that makes a good alternative to oleanders for a privacy fence.  Fall fertilization for spring push growth, pruning for winter and listener tree questions on sissoo and pecan trees, shade trees, and solutions for a damaged lemon tree.

11/5/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Should You Buy A New HVAC System With Tax Credits And Rebates?

We discuss an real accurate trend in kitchen remodeling.  Todd Russo of Rosie Certified Reeis Air Conditioning updates the tax credits and rebates for new systems.  Deciding if its worth buying this year or next year?  Homeowner questions on a DIY project gone wrong, water supply line leak and Rosie explains the reasons why some companies are charging for an initial inspection service call.  

11/5/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Get Your Ghost Fix At Arizona Ghost Towns!

From mining camps to military posts, Arizona’s frontier past is featured in Arizona Highways Managing Editor Noah Austin's book Arizona Ghost Towns. Featuring 50 sites with fascinating history, detailed driving directions, GPS coordinates and more for each featured ghost town.  Rosie, Romey and Noah have a 'spirited' discussion of their favorite places and how to prepare for your adventure to see these ghost towns.

11/5/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Cotton With The Arizona Farm Bureau!

Arizona is known for The Five C's.  One of them is cotton.  The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Cassy England of Sierra Farming.  A generational family cotton farmer producing the 6th leading crop in the state.  Cassy explains the challenges growing this 'fruit', the lifecycle from planting, bolls to harvest and the farming operations that export delta pine cotton around the country.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-cotton-with-arizona-farm-bureau

10/29/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Should I Really Do These DIY Landscaping Projects?

A DIY project boils down to three things: Time, Desire and Skill Level. We help you give it some thought before you get started. Plus we answer homeowner questions.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-should-i-really-do-these-landscape-diy-projects/

10/29/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Turning Your Property Into A Short Term Rental!

The vacation rental market has exploded on the real estate scene over the last several years. If you're thinking about making your property a short term rental, you must know the steps to follow to avoid problems and violations. What's expected from you as a landlord, the jurisdictions in your city, avoiding complaints from neighbors and the HOA rules on short term rentals.  
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-turning-your-property-into-a-short-term-rental/

10/29/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Book Reviews On Desert Landscaping!

Donna DiFrancesco of Rosie Certified 'Water Use It Wisely' features some of her favorite books on plants, flowers and more on landscaping in dry climate deserts that can yield beautiful colors and blooms.  Greg Starr of Starr Nursery in Tucson discusses his book 'Cool Plants For Hot Gardens'.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-landscape-and-outdoor-living-book-review/

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.