Rosie on the House

2/5/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! The Current State Of Real Estate, Patio Surface Sealing And Homeowner Questions!

We discuss the good and not so good condition of the hot housing market in Arizona.  Proper way to DYI cleaning and sealing your patio concrete surface.  Homeowner questions about blistering areas on a foam roof and suggestions on which way to vent a roof.  Plus the things to consider when looking to buy an older home.

2/5/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Choosing Paint Colors Is A ”Snap”!

Before you paint, choosing the right color used to be a chore.  Thanks to Sherwin Williams, peel and stick sample colors and their Colorsnap Visualizer App can visualize the many different shades of color to help make your decision and avoid color mistakes after its done.  Plus listener questions on building a storage shed, neighbor's leaking planter on a block wall, painting estimates on HOA homes and more mystery home sounds!

2/5/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talking Alfalfa Hay!

Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau's guest is Trevor Bales of Bales Hay Farm & Ranch Feed Store.  Trevor's family farm dates back 6 generations.  He discusses the history of the farm and the significance of hay farming in Arizona from production to feed.

1/29/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Stumped About A Mystery Sound In A New Home! And Lots Of Homeowner Questions!!

A home builder is stumped about a sound they've tried to identify in a brand new home.  We're stumped too when we heard it!  Plus questions about repainting cabinets, ground shifting concern with an empty pool, jet bath tub issue, smoke alarm won't stop beeping, dust problem in the home and securing you home with the proper front door.

1/29/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Finding Harmony Among Difficult Neighbors! And Getting Organized With Bridges!!

Dr. Chad Wilson of East Valley Institute Of Technology talks about a one day event to encourage anyone to consider a career in the building sciences. 
Bridges Connor of 'Get Organized With Bridges' joins in on our topic of finding harmony with difficult neighbors. January is GO Month (Get Organized). Bridges discusses how tough it can be but there's light at the end of the tunnel to getting things in place and tossing out what you don't need anymore.
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1/29/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Growing Fruit And Citrus Trees That Produce A Bounty Harvest!

Planting and a little proper care of fruit and citrus trees can produce for years, even decades!  Farmer Greg talks about the varieties that produce in the low desert.  Importance of chill hours and root stock.  Before you plant, the 3 ways you can kill your trees.  Proper hole to dig, the mix of planting ingredients for the hole.  Greg's 6-6 rule for health and nutrition.  Watering tips from winter to summer to keep from overwatering.  

1/22/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Creating Curb Appeal And Homeowner Questions!

We discuss curb appeal.  Features in the front of your home that can turn heads and get serious attention.  Discussion on sheetrock wall cracks.  The type of crack can determine why it happened.  And listener questions on stucco, solar energy, air conditioners and more!

1/22/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Clean, Well Managed Home Property Makes For A Great Neighbor!

The cleanliness and tidiness of your outdoor spaces can affect your neighbors.  Especially if a neighbor's property becomes an eyesore that intrudes on your side.  We discuss what you can do about it in a neighborly way (if you don't live in an HOA).  Plus homeowner questions on vigas repair and relining sewer lines.

1/22/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Growing Roses The Right Way!

Garden expert Jay Harper and Rosarian/Rose Hobbyist Ryan Regehr 'plant' the conversation in your ears about growing and maintaining roses.  Obtaining roses, proper way to plant them, proper way to prune the canes for fresh buds and flowers, watering, mulching, everything you need to know to be a possible Rosarian yourself! 

1/15/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Reporting Trash Dumping, Conserving Water And Homeowner Questions!

How to handle people dumping trash in the wrong places.  As cities are asking residents to reduce water use, how you can do it and not notice the difference.  Plus listener questions on best way to find a builder for a new home, what is efflorescence on a block wall and how to clean it, porcelain sink repair, fireplace smoke returning in the home issue and more!

1/15/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The Front Porch! Key To Being Neighborly!

Over decades, the front porch was a lost home feature.  Yet it provides opportunities for people to meet and connect with their neighbors.  Spending more time outside at the front of the house will improve communication between you and your neighbors.  We detail why and how to make the front porch inviting.  John Eisenhower has thoughts on how to handle nuisance trees between property lines in a neighborly way.

1/15/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

Tree experts John Eisenhower and Gary Peterson is joined by Landscape Architect Janet Waibel to discuss the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Elm.  The many benefits of trees from shade to privacy.  Planting the right tree in the right space.  Proper way to design your landscape.  Kinds of trees to consider for your specific purpose.  And much more tree talk!

1/8/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Volunteering In Your Community!

Thinking of volunteering your time to a favorite cause?  We provide some good tips to find the right organization that fits your interest.  David Weedman of Arizona Game And Fish talks about using Christmas trees to build fish habitats in state lakes.  Plus homeowner questions on exposed nails on a new roof and home value of walk in showers versus a walk in and tub shower.

1/8/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The People In You Neighborhood And Homeowner Questions!

There are neighbors who own or rent in your neighborhood.  And short term neighbors in rentals (Vrbo, AirBnB) which can pose challenges.  We tackle the topic while answering homeowner questions on water and mold damage, vinyl siding peeling, shower pan damage, metal roof issue and hanging pictures on a block wall.

1/8/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Leafy Greens

Arizona is a major producer of 15 types of leafy greens.  Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Kami Weedle who oversees food safety at Rousseau Farms.  She discusses how Arizona has been in the forefront for food safety, the process of harvesting, packing and marketing greens and more!  Plus why you should includes leafy greens in your diet.