Rosie on the House

10/23/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm/Success With Citrus!

Farmer Greg's vision to help you become food secure starts with growing your own citrus trees.  Planting and maintaining the height for easy harvesting, creating healthy soil when you plant, and key points/tips on keeping your citrus thriving year round.

10/16/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

Our Weekly To Do on sealing a concrete patio.  It can be a DYI project but we discuss the right and wrong things to consider.  Becky with Arizona Chimney & Air Ducts details the proper inspections and cleaning for wood burning and gas fireplaces especially if it hasn't been checked in a long time.  And homeowner questions answered!

10/16/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Transition Time To Heating From Cooling!

Its takes the first chill of an early fall to remind you its time to get your heating system checked.  Having a good relationship with your HVAC installer and technician is key.  We discuss the different types of heating units and maintenance.  The number one service call HVAC companies received in the past months.  Living In Place topic on seniors and computers.  And a 'Cajun' trick to keep your toilet water from freezing.

10/16/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Garden Notes With Jay Harper!

Perfect time to plant!  For edible gardening, Jay gives you tips on what to plant for things you like to eat.  Also the perfect time to reassess your landscapes like trees and water tolerant plants.  Overseeding for winter lawns this year has some challenges.  But Jay has some tips to keep that lawn lasting longer.  Discussion of battery powered lawn tools.  And keeping pests like caterpillars from chomping up your garden.

10/9/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Filters, Floors And More Homeowner Questions!

Weekly To Do on air filters.  Many to consider besides your A/C Heating unit.  Most Asked Question Of Week on 'faux wood' floors on what choices do you have for the look of wood with less maintenance.  And listener questions on treating termites, attaching furring strips to block walls and the proper way to seal pavers.

10/9/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! A Day In The Life Of An Electrician!

The electrical systems are one of the most important functions in your home.  Keeping it functioning properly and safely is the job of a professional electrician.  Ben Perkins of Fox Valley Electric talks about the kinds of electrical work they get on a daily basis, the planning that goes into every job and other facts about the power of electricity.  Plus listener calls about LED bulbs, EV Chargers, rewiring power panels and more!

10/9/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees & Overseeding Winter Lawns with SavATree!

Sarah Maitland of 'SavATree' is joined by Dave Jernigan of 'The Gardner's Touch'.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Pistache and the reasons you should consider this tree for the right space.  Dave goes thru the steps of overseeding for winter rye lawns, the pros and cons of a winter lawn, irrigation tips and explains how plant growth regulators are used in lawns and trees.

10/2/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Top 10 Things Wanted In A Kitchen Remodel And Homeowner Questions!

The most desired improvements wanted in a kitchen remodel?  We talk about the top 3!  Plus questions about toilet issues, home remedies for cleaning waste lines, preping a ceiling fan before removing popcorn ceiling, Weekly To Do on LED Bulbs for holiday decorations and more!

10/2/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Fire Prevention In Your Home!

October is Fire Prevention Month.  We look at the evolution of electrical components with today's 3 prong outlets, GFI plugs, home sprinkler systems and smoke and CO2 detectors.  Plus we discuss Habitat For Humanity's first ever completed 3D-Printed concrete home in Tempe, AZ.  The first ever for the global non-profit organization.  Plus our BLOG on using all of our senses to detect and prevent fires.

10/2/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Community Supported Agriculture Means Farm Fresh Produce Near You!

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree discusses Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).  With the pandemic and food supply chain issues, there's a re-awakening of the local food movement.  Getting the freshest produce direct from local farms while helping farmers stay in business.  Arizona Farm Bureau President Stephanie Smallhouse talks about the importance of CSA's in smaller communities and the effect record monsoon rain has had on Arizona farming.

9/25/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions & More!

Broadcasting live from Pella Windows & Doors Showroom Experience in Gilbert, AZ. We introduce our new Certified Partner Pinpoint Leak Detection who specialize in finding leaks under pools, spas and other water features. Weekly To Do on appliances and the supply chain. What's involved in raising a stand up tile sunken shower tub to floor level? Permits, laws on construction deposits and more!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-appliance-101/

9/25/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Looking Thru The Fiberglass Window!

Broadcasting from the Pella Windows & Doors Showroom Experience in Gilbert, AZ. We're talking about some of the best windows you can install in your home.  From vinyl to the strong, durable fiberglass product, Adam Homer discusses Pella's manufacturing in Pella, Iowa, their custom window and door making process, the testing of the products and the advantages of installation in your home.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-are-you-getting-enough-fiber-glass-with-pella/

9/25/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Seed Saving With The Urban Farm!

Growing your own food produces seeds you can plant for a regenerative harvest.  Farmer Greg explains how to save and store seeds from the produce so you can creative a thriving, resilient garden!  Explains the differences between GMO, hybrid and organic seeds.  And you'll be surprised how long saved seeds can last until you plant them.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-seed-saving-with-greg-peterson/

9/18/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Water Heaters And Homeowner Questions!

Water heaters have come a long way from the traditional tank.  Now there's tankless, hybrid and solar heaters too!  With proper maintenance, they can keep you 'hot' for years to come.  We discuss the pros and cons.  Plus homeowner questions on flat roof coating cracks, adding a bathroom and mini kitchen to an existing sunroom and suggestions for a front door replacement.

9/18/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Keeping Your Pets Comfortable!

Your pets are part of your family.  They want to feel loved and comfortable.  But with severe weather, wildlife and other anxiety moments, we has some ideas to help keep them safe and secure.  University Of Arizona Assistant Professor Katie Prudic explains the huge increase of moths and butterflies.  Plus why do moths get a bad rap.