Rosie on the House

2/19/22 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Paints, Electrical, Dust And Other Homeowner Questions

Listener questions about flickering lights at random times, slab leaks and piping, raised planter water damage near patio, dust issue in the home.  Recommendations on elastomeric versus 'breathable' paint.  And the types of paint and where to apply them.

2/19/22 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Lead And Asbestos Testing! The State Of Construction With Arizona’s Registrar Of Contractors!

Head of the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham discusses the hot construction market.  Every construction project is facing challenges in labor, supply and time of completion.  Jeff talks about those issues.  The importance of lead and asbestos test before remodeling especially if your home was built before 1978.  Plus learn about 'pre-loading'.  The reason tiles are stacked on the roof of a new home build.

2/19/22 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Pruning, Fertilizing, Spring Time Gardening Prep With Jay Harper!

Time to fertilize citrus trees and proper pruning for new spring growth.  Applying pre-emergent to deter weeds.  If you have winter lawns, some tips to keep it going.  Or remove it completely and get a rebate from local city municipalities.  Oh, get your tomatoes and other garden plants in your hedgerows, planters, etc.  Jay Harper's got your back!

2/12/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Knocking Out That ’Honey Do’ List And Homeowner Questions!

The weather is great!  So is that 'Honey Do' list.  We go over some of those tasks and how to tackle them.  Rosie and Jennifer talks about some takeaways from the International Kitchen And Bath Show.  Plus homeowner questions on lifting sheet vinyl flooring, tank versus tankless water heaters and Rosie's tips for a successful Super Bowl/Valentine's Day Weekend!

2/12/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Before You Paint, You’ve Got To Prep!

Preparation is the key to a great paint job.  Starting with investing in the right tools and a great paint product.  Paint failure is generally due to poor surface preparation.  We discuss the tips and tricks for drywall, wood, even block cement walls.  Rosie has suggestions to keep your honey happy for the Super Bowl.  And can paint cover cigarette/cigar smoke on the walls?  It goes deeper than that!

2/12/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree/Pruning For New Growth Without Affecting Bird Nesting

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Evergreen Pear.  Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health.  So we tackle proper pruning tips for trees and shrubs to promote spring grown and protect nesting birds this time of year.  Laura talks about Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation of Arizona wildlife from the smallest birds to the biggest owls.

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!