Rosie on the House

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.

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.