Rosie on the House

8/14/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees! Your Favorite Trees Can Help Wildlife!

Sarah Maitland of SavATree is joined by special guest Laura Hackett of Liberty Wildlife Rescue who care for injured wildlife.  The bird population in North America has drastically decreased over decades.  We explain how trees in your landscape can help wildlife and improve co-existence with birds and other wildlife.  Plus the Tree of the Month for August the Weeping Acacia!

8/7/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions & Answers!

What is a Vortex Vault?  Home elevators.  And listener questions on ductless air conditioners or mini-splits, woodpeckers damaging stucco, grass around a fruit tree and drain pipe install in a new built home that called for cutting into the slab.  (There is a difference between the foundation and the slab)  Weekly To Do on preparing and avoiding Flash Floods.

8/7/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Arizona's Water Supply, Usage And Conservation Techniques!

Since 1957, Arizona's water consumption has been about the same or less.  With the largest consumer being agriculture.  Yet it is leading the charge with improved water use practices and conservation technologies.  The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree and Chelsea McGuire discuss those technologies being used in Arizona farming and the continuing research to use even less water with more results!

8/7/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau! Organic Versus Traditional Farming!

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by John Boeltz of Desert Premium Farms in Yuma.  For the 20th Anniversary of the USDA's Organic Certification Rules, we discuss the standards farmers need to grow organic produce.  What John is growing year round on his farms.  The differences between organic and traditional farming.  And explaining why organic 'is not a statement about food safety, nor is organic a value judgement about nutrition or quality' (Dan Glickman)

7/31/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Showerheads, Drywall Stains From Roof Leaks And Homeowner Questions!

Tips on how to repair drywall stains caused by roof leaks.  The Weekly To Do on showerheads that are more than just water thru some holes.  And listener questions about air in the hot water line and finding a water leak that's increased the homeowners water bill. 

7/31/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Maintaining Your Pool Or Hiring A Pool Service, Loving Condensate And Drainage Issues!

Tips to stay on top of your pool maintenance yourself.  Or considering hiring a pool service.  The reasons to love air conditioner condensate and why you should collect every drop of it.  Plus drainage issues in your backyard or landscape during and after a heavy rainfall.  Including a listener who has a drainage problem.

7/31/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Action Needed In The Yard After Monsoon Rains!

With an active monsoon season, excessive moisture can bring issues.  Weeds sprouting, lawn management from fungus to pests and insects like termites, mosquitos begin to appear.  We have some tips to consider.  Plus we break down some numbers on the potential of harvesting rainwater.  A responsible option to collect and save water.

7/24/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Scams On The Elderly, Monsoon Storm & Pool Care!

A great 'Aging In Place' segment on how scammers prey on the elderly and how to avoid being scammed.  The Weekly To Do on pool maintenance during monsoon season with Desert Sun Pools' Craig O'Grady.  ABC 15 Meteorologist Iris Hermosillo explains why the storm that hit Scottsdale was so intense with rain, near hurricane force winds and constant lightning.  Plus why you should keep your A/C fan motor on 'auto'.

7/24/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Monsoon Monsters Flooding With Scams!

An active monsoon means heavy storms that can damage your home.  That brings out scammers or 'travelers' with high pressure tactics and asking money in advance performing little to no work.  Director of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham joins the conversation on the importance of hiring licensed, bonded and insured contractors, what recourses a customer has for projects gone bad and the best advice to save money and nightmares:  patience.

7/24/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Making Compost!

Farmer Greg has the tips and trick for making your own compost.  Explaining the difference between regenerative and sustainability.  What a circular composting system looks like.  The components for a good compost, the elements that do all the work, the simplest way to make compost and explaining 'hot composting'.  All part of creating healthy soil!

7/17/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Home Inspection Issues, Smart Devices For Seniors And Great Homeowner Information!

We discuss some of the common issues not found during a home inspection whether you're buying or selling.  Weekly To Do on easing senior citizens into smart tech to enjoy it rather than being scared of it.  Some features we discovered this week.  And helping a homeowner on finishing a concrete floor.

7/17/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Projects That Are NOT Do-It-Yourself!

There are home projects you can do yourself.  But we discuss at least 4 we recommend you should not do and the reasons why to avoid them.  Plus listeners call in about their do-it-yourself mishaps.  

7/17/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Monsoon Prep For Your Gardens

Our garden expert Jay Harper has some tips as monsoon season can bring some garden challenges besides much needed rain.  Consider being pro-active on planning your fall garden to plant what you like to eat.  We discuss some low water plants that are and are not heat tolerant.  Plus garden preparation with gradual introduction of compost.  

7/10/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Whole Home Surge And Lightning Protection! Plus Listener Questions Answered!

Bob Ross of Rosie Certified Lightning Busters explains how this system installed at your utility box can stop damaging electrical surges before they get in the home.  Plus lightning strike protection all at a reasonable cost.  Listener questions on new flooring, evap coolers and air conditioners, mini-splits and insulating block homes

7/10/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! AGING! Ready Or Not, It Will Happen. Prepare For It!

Its a fact of life.  We all age.  But with purposeful planning, we have great information to live your life as you age independently.  Assessing your living area for multi-generations to staying in your home, the good news is we have tons of resources now that can help us succeed longer in that independent mode we have come to value and love.  The goal is living with dignity in place.