Rosie on the House

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!

3/12/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Your Summer Utility Bill, Summer Window Prep And Homeowner Questions!

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books!
Rosie discusses utility budget billing plans ahead of summer pricing.  Weekly To Do with Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors on window maintenance for summer heat.  Homeowner questions include a gate install on a block fence, washing machine water draining is causing the toilet water to rise and completely empty and refinishing an existing bathtub.

3/12/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Home Window Maintenance, Removing An Inground Pool And More!

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books!
Your windows are the weakest link inside your home's envelope.  To ensure they are working efficiently, inspecting and repairing any damage from caulking to cleaning the tracks and outside glass.  We discuss the do's and don'ts.  We reveal the winner of our new home Mystery Sound and explain what it is.  Whats the best way to remove an inground pool?  And a product we recommend for cleaning vinyl surfaces.

3/12/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

A packed group of guests discuss the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree (or as our panel calls it the Tabebuia).  A tree you should consider for your landscape.  Plus proper ways for caring for plants.  Featuring John Eisenhower and Peter Conden from SavATree and Horticulturist Arborist Steve Priebe.

3/5/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Clean And Organized Garage! Plus Homeowner Questions!

Our Weekly To Do on upkeep in your garage.  Plus questions about plumbing for graywater, using a sheen exterior paint finish, installing a whole home water softening system, removing non-paintable silicone and other highlights of the weekend!

3/5/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The Benefits Of Replacing Your Windows!

Adam Homer of Pella Windows And Doors discusses the benefits of upgrading to better engineered windows.  More than just energy efficiency, homeowners are looking for aesthetics, low maintenance, dust and noise reduction.  Windows and doors can be the weakest link in your home's efficiency.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/the-top-five-benefits-of-replacing-your-windows-doors/

3/5/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau! Farm Fresh Arizona Grown Grains!

Sossaman Farms is known for producing heritage grains used in baking bread, brewing beer, and by distillers.  Steve and Caroline Sossaman join Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree to talk about the incredible history of the farm in its 103rd year.  The many types of ancient grains grown and sold thru Hayden Flour Mills.  And Steve explains why they're not just making a living but making a life!

2/26/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Caller Questions And Answers!

Listener questions include radiant barrier attic install, moisture under a tile floor with no damage to the slab, troubleshooting a jet tub motor problem, overcoating a flat roof and installing a macerating toilet in a laundry room.  Plus what is biophilia?

2/26/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Keeping Painted Surfaces Clean, Trends From The KBIS Show and MYSTERY SOLVED!

Tips on keeping recently painted areas clean.  Some of the trends found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show.  The mystery sound coming from a newly built home is SOLVED.  The homebuilder explains what it is and how they repaired it.  Plus caller questions on a backyard fountain pump problem and what it takes for a drywall finish level 5.

2/26/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Backyard Bounty Of Livestock With The Urban Farm!

Not large livestock.  Farmer Greg and guest Kari Spencer are talking chickens and goats.  Laying hens for fresh eggs, fresh goat's milk and other useful benefits.  Providing the proper housing from lay boxes, roosting areas to protection against predators. The myths about roosters.  Plus other 'livestock' to consider from ducks to bees!