Rosie on the House

4/16/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! APS Time Of Use Changes, Kitchen Faucets, Woodpeckers And More!

Kerri Carnes and Jill Hanks from APS has great news for customers about a reduction of On Peak power hours coming soon.  They discuss what to do to get ready especially for Super Coolers.  Weekly To Do on kitchen faucets.  Most Asked Question on keeping woodpeckers from tapping on your home.  And more!

4/16/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Challenges For Your Air Conditioning Before The Summer Heat!

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning discusses why this is not the year to ignore air conditioning maintenance or replacement of worn out parts.  Supply chain issues continue to hamper the necessary parts or a new unit.  The importance of establishing a relationship with your local A/C company.  Home Energy Audits.  Plus air conditioner questions from listeners.

4/16/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Lawn Transition With Jay Harper!

Transitioning to summer lawns is all about timing.  Jay discusses the things to consider on bringing bermuda grass back to life.  The best way to remove bermuda if you're done with summer lawns or replacing with artificial grass.  The benefits and challenges of indoor house plants.  And swimming pool talk too!

4/9/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Drywall Repair, Homeowner Mistakes And More!

LIVE FROM THE SAHBA HOME AND PATIO SHOW IN TUCSON!
Event Manager Alex Porta discusses the Southwestern Arizona Home Builder's Association's Spring show featuring just about everything for the homeowner.  What homeowners get wrong about the water heater.  And Rick Thompson of Thompson's Drywall Services teaches you how to repair drywall damage if you're inclined to do it yourself.

4/9/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The ’Un-Reality’ Of Home Improvement TV Shows

LIVE FROM THE SAHBA HOME AND PATIO SHOW IN TUCSON!
Shows on HGTV and other home improvement channels are good for inspiration.  But the reality is there's more to a remodel or upgrade they don't show you.  Rosie points out those things you need to know that help or hurt your project.  Plus common mistakes homeowners make with the air conditioning system, homeowner questions on a hot water issue and solution to a sewer smell that didn't work.

4/9/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees! A New Pest Found On Aspen Trees!

Gary Peterson and Jordan Orwig of SavATree discuss a fairly new infestation found on Aspen trees called Oystershell Scale.  They describe what it looks like, the life cycle and the challenges to control it.  Including some interesting facts about Aspens.  Plus those large mosquito looking Crane Flies, understanding irrigation requirements for lawns and less toxic uses for plant care.

4/2/2022 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Air Conditioning Maintenance Before The Summer Heat Hits!

It is important to get your air conditioning system ready for summer. A little maintenance and preparation now will ensure your home is not only comfortable but free of costly breakdowns and high energy bills.  Todd Russo of Reeis Air Conditioning talks about the difference between maintenance and some of those low offer inspections.  Plus other news of the day!

4/2/2022 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! All Things Roofing! Including Metal Roofing!

Jim McLain and Robyn Charland of Canyon State Roofing are serious about roofing.  Besides traditional shingles, they discuss the advantages and myth about metal roofs and concrete tile.  The importance of the underlaying material.  Why they don't install synthetic underlay.  And what's with the peel and stick underlay.  Plus explaining roof pitch in regards to installation.

4/2/2022 -OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Arizona BEEF!

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Stefanie & Andy Smallhouse of Carlink Ranch.  Producing over 100 years of quality beef.  Discussing the history of the ranch, managing the natural resources is key to ranch operations, beef nutritional benefits and how consumer education can benefit farmers to produce some of the best beef in the country!

3/26/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Properly Directing Stormwater, Life Worth Living In Place And More!

It rains in Arizona.  And it can be very heavy causing flooding around your property.  Jim Kolwalski of Kolwalski Construction, who specializes in water damage restoration, talks about ways to avoid that stormwater from damaging your property and the environment.  Jennifer discusses the many things she found  at the KBIS Show to assist the elderly and their challenges.  And more!

3/26/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! What You Should Know About Replacing Windows & Homeowner Questions!

You maybe surprised to know the top reason to replace your home's windows.  Plus homeowner questions about filtering out salt in water, replacing a older concrete tile roof and the different underlays being used, a sewer type smell from the dishwasher, roof venting and duct cleaning.

3/26/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Effective Garden Watering With The Urban Farm!

Whether your water source comes from the tap, flood irrigation, graywater and rain, Farmer Greg discusses effective ways to get that water to where its needed.  How woody mulch, ground cover and drip tape can lead to good results.  Removing chlorine from tap water and gopher proofing your gardens.

3/19/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Cool Off With Mini Splits! And Homeowner Questions!

Learn about the benefits of cooling your space with Mini Split air conditioning.  Plus homeowner questions on elastomeric painting a foam room as a do it yourself project, screened holes under the eaves of a home, exhaust fans code in a new home build, and can you backwash a pool with the sewer cleanout located on the side of a home.

3/19/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Hot Trends In Window Replacement!

The hottest trend color of windows is black.  Before you think that dark color generates heat, Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors explains how advances in the frames and glass has made it possible.  Plus other things to consider when replacing windows besides energy efficiency.  Warranties, sound reduction, the right way to position sunscreens, detailed explanation about the glass and more!

3/19/23 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Oranges & Agriscaping! The Best Edible Botanical Gardens You Need To Know About!

Talking about oranges ready for picking while not disturbing new blossoms blooming for next year's fruit.  SavATree's John Eisenhower has suggestions on juicing and storing that juice in various ways.  Justin Rohner of Queen Creek Botanical Gardens talks about Agriscaping and the many things to see at the gardens.  What it takes to have a beautiful garden and eat it too!