Rosie on the House

9/13/25 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #InspectCaulkingAndWeatherStripping

Weekly To Do on checking your caulking and weatherstripping. Discussion about Constitution Week with history about some of the signers of the most important document that states 'We The People'. Homeowner questions on cool deck surfaces, cleaning and sealing pavers, wood treatment, air conditioner refrigerant and more!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-inspectcaulkingandweatherstripping/

9/13/25 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Unused Pool? Get To Know Freedom Decks!

Love your pool? Great! But if there comes a time when its no longer in use, it becomes expensive and time consuming maintaining it. Jeff Getz of Freedom Decks has a solution: put an attractive deck over it and have usable outdoor space. Cheaper than removing it and easier to reactivate the pool. He explains the process.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hourwhat-to-do-with-your-unused-pool-with-freedom-decks/

9/13/25 - THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HOUR! Soil Prep For Peak Production!

Soil preparation is the foundation of a productive garden. Especially in the desert Southwest. Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner talks about avoiding common mistakes, food for the soil with organic matter and more tips for peak garden production.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-and-soilprep4peakproduction-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

9/6/25 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #RosiesConsumerGuides

Our Weekly To Do features Rosie's Consumer Guides for homeowners. We welcome 4 Sons Garage Doors to the Certified Partner Network. Homeowner questions on drywall repair, water heater adjustments, sealing pavers and discussing 9/11 National Day Of Service. 
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-rosiesconsumerguides/

9/6/25 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Battling And Controling Pesky Weeds!

Weed control is not a one and done project. It takes several steps and different procedures used at different times of the year. Scottsdale Weed Control and Fertilization's Ray Lopez explains to be effective, it takes different pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments controlling weeds before they grow. Some more difficult than others.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-best-practices-of-weed-control-with-scottsdale-weed-control-fertilization/

9/6/25 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Traditional Arizona Crops!

The Arizona Farm Bureau's spokesperson Julie Murphree's guest is a delightful cotton farmer Dean Wells. Dean is passionate about growing cotton and preserving family farm history. He has his own family stories to tell too. Cotton, wheat and alfalfa (hay) generate $700 million to Arizona's economy. Dean explains why he enjoys growing cotton for its fiber and seed.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-and-traditionalazcrops-with-arizona-farm-bureau-dean-wells/

8/30/25 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #AgingInPlace

Weekly To Do on Aging/Living In Place with spokespersons from the Pima Council On Aging. Resources for those who want to stay in their homes as time goes by. And questions on desalination plants, window replacement, spray foam insulation, home energy audits and more!
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8/30/25 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Resources For Water Use

State Senator Tim Dunn joins the show to discuss Arizona's water conservation efforts. Managing groundwater usage, reuses thru reclamation and other water sources today and for the future. Plus we explain the concept of 'water without borders' and a fresh water source 2 to 3 times more than the oceans combined near the center of the Earth.
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8/30/25 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Storm Recovery & Ocotillos

Jon Riep of Think Green Design Build Landscape discusses storm recovery. How a properly designed landscape and maintenance can mitigate potential storm damage. Principals for water retention. And a look at one of the most unique desert trees the ocotillo.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-storm-recovery-ocotillos/

8/23/25 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #TrimworkTransformations

Weekly To Do on trim work for floors, walls and doors that can brighten up your home. We welcome a new partner Epoxy Strong. And seems we always get questions on super cooling, electric cooling bills and other A/C tidbits. Plus something we've never heard of: an Air Conditioning/Water Heater?
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-trimworktransformations/

8/23/25 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Air Conditioner Condensate Drain & Other Common A/C Questions With Mason Pro Services!

Nate Crain of Mason Pro Services focuses on one component of the air conditioning unit you might not think about. The condensate drain moves moisture from the evaporative coils away from the unit. Its crucial to keep the line free from clogs and uses for condensate around the home. Plus other general questions about air conditioning worth noting. 
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-open-phone-lines-with-mason-pro-services/

8/23/25 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Selecting The Correct Fruit Trees To Plant!

Time to think about planting your fruit trees! The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson knows a thing or two from growing fruit trees on a third of an acre. He explains the keys to success understanding chill hours and root stocks that are climate appropriate. Digging that square hole, what goes in that hole, protection at its young stage and more tips for a future harvest of fruit.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-selectingfruittrees-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm/

8/16/25 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #KeepingTheDustOut

Our Weekly To Do on keeping the dust out of you home. Arizona Chimney & Air Ducts discusses one way is a full cleaning of your A/C and air duct system. Plus a listener has an unusual bug issue and other topics around the house!
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-keepingthedustout/

8/16/25 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Incentives And Confusions About Air Conditioning!

What if you could upgrade to a state-of-the-art, energy-saving HVAC system? Plus other crucial home performance improvements for a fraction of the expected cost? Todd Russo of REEIS Air Conditioning explains the thousands of dollars in substantial rebates and tax credits for energy saving improvements. And not just for air conditioning.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-energy-and-rebate-savings-in-air-conditioning-with-reeis/

8/16/25 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery! The Signs Of A Stressed Plant!

Jay Harper discusses some of the signs of plant stress. What a 'signal plant' can show requiring attention before it affects other garden plants. Plus tips as fall approaches on vegetable garden planting, lawn transition and smart irrigation technology that makes for watering where its needed without wasting a drop. 
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-and-topsignsofastressedplant-with-jay-harper/