Rosie on the House

1/1/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Planning For Maintenance And Home Projects For 2022!

If we learned anything the past two years, its a good ideal to be prepared for anything!  Outlining the projects and tasks that you need to plan for throughout the year.  With shortages of labor and materials combined with their rising costs, you need to ensure that you can handle large projects and repairs from financial and timeline standpoints.  We discuss things to consider.

1/1/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Good And Bad Neighbors In Arizona History!

Our BLOG features easy tips to become a good neighbor.  Our special guest Dr. David Dean of Grand Canyon University puts a twist on this topic by pointing out some of bad and good neighbors in Arizona history.  From a bloody feud between two families that likely delayed statehood to good neighbors that created the GI Bill and innovative home construction in Arizona.

1/1/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm & Permaculture!

Permaculture is the art and science of working in the flow of nature to create self sufficient, sustainable landscapes.  But let Farmer Greg explain it in simpler terms that can work to your advantage for trees and gardens.  Learn about regeneration, stacking functions, circular composting and the fruit you can grow in the low desert!

12/25/21 - Romero Christmas Memories & Traditions

Our weekly radio broadcast was preempted by Christmas Day...which is good with us because we want to be home on Christmas Day too! Not wanting to leave listeners completely high and dry for two weeks we recorded this special, commercial free podcast sharing our favorite Christmas memories and traditions.

12/18/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Scams, St. Vincent dePaul, Last Minute Gift Ideas And More!

We discuss what's going on at Rosie On The House.  A listener lets us know about a 'too good to be true' story with lots of red flags.  Gift ideas made in Arizona.  John Junker of St. Vincent dePaul talks about how they feed, clothe, house and heal those in need and how you can help.

12/18/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Top Blogs Of 2021!

We discuss some of the most popular Rosie On The House Blogs of the year.  Including identifying and removing a load bearing wall, the reason stucco is popular on desert homes, insulation and more.  Plus listener questions on heating the outdoor patio and maintenance issue on a shared stucco block wall.

12/18/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Garden Notes With Jay Harper

Winter time means watching the weather for frosty days.  Tips to keep your gardens and trees from getting frostbite.  Christmas tree watering tips.  Protecting citrus on the tree from frost.  Dealing with out of control plants and trees.  When to apply pre-emergent to avoid spring weeds.  Care for poinsettias and Christmas cactus.

12/11/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Supporting Non-Profit Organizations, Insulation Tips And Homeowner Questions

Giving Back!  Helping those non-profit organizations that serve those in need.  We talk with Jason Barlow of Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona about the completion of their first 3-D Printed Home.  A discussion on insulation.  What 'R value' means and why more insulation in the home is not necessarily better or efficient.  Rosie gives you things to consider.  Plus a listener needs help repairing vigas poles under the patio.

12/11/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Adventures In Arizona!

All those home 'honey do's' can wait.  The weather is perfect for exploring Arizona!!  Award Winning Author Roger Naylor talks about his favorite hikes from high elevation to low level trails anyone can enjoy.  Deputy Director Becky Blane of Arizona Office Of Tourism talks about the many landmarks, museums and of course the Grand Canyon that you should explore.  Plus we explain Barrier Free Travel for wheelers, walkers and baby boomers.

12/11/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

John Eisenhower is joined by Branch Manager Gary Peterson to discuss our Tree Of The Month: the White Mulberry Tree.  A study on an endless water supply called Primary Water.  Tips on protecting your trees and plants from frost.  And reasons to might have to remove a tree completely.

12/4/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Q‘s And A‘s, Decisions In Remodeling And More!

Discussion on city rebates for water conservation.  A study on who are the primary decision makers during a remodeling project, men or women?  Questions on doorbell repair, pebble tec or plaster for pools, water pipe insulation, can you install a whirly bird on an old evap cooler boot and Life Worth Living In Place tips and products for the elderly.

12/4/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Baby, Its Hot INSIDE!

We discuss why November is the right time to examine your energy bill and check the cost of summer cooling.  Why some rooms are hotter or cooler that others in the home.  The safe temperatures for your water heater.  Plus other ways to keep warm while looking ahead to the heat of next summer.  

12/4/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Dairy With Arizona Farm Bureau!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is General Manager of Arizona Milk Producers Tammy Baker.  The dairy industry is a near billion dollar business.  Dairy farmers keep a clean farm and land to produce nutritious milk found locally in stores.  Tammy discusses the importance of milk in your diet, farm's commitment to sustainability, how the expiration date is determined and 'moooo'ore!

11/27/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Home Energy Audits, Christmas Tree Tips, Staycations OH MY!

The latest happenings at Rosie On The House.  Tips to keep your Christmas tree fresh.  Dan Mullaney of FOR Energy explains how a home energy audit is the best way to determine your home's energy efficiency and ways to improve it that can lead to lower energy bills.  Plus our Arizona Staycation update.

11/27/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Favorite National Hardware Show Finds!

We discuss our favorite finds from this year's National Hardware Show.  Products, innovations and trends shaping the future of home improvement and DYI trends.  Outdoor grills, harvesting and food preservation products, tailgating firebox pit, pet pails, suction grabbing apparatus and more!  Plus inventor Ken Camarco discusses his creation of an effortless way to load and haul called 'The Boundless Carrier'.