Rosie on the House

7/10/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees (Palms) With SavATree!

ISA Certified Arborist Sarah Maitland and Horticulturist Arborist Rebecca Senior discuss the Tree Of The Month:  The Canary Island Date Palm.  Beautiful and interesting difference between the male and female palm.  Summer monsoon has brought out the Palo Verde Beetles.  Proper tree trimming to withstand monsoon storm winds.  What it takes to be a Master Gardner and more!

7/3/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Powering Home Electronics, Home Inspections And More Inspiring Stories Risking Everything To Come To America!

Discussion of cabinet lighting, solar to power home electronics, mistakes during home inspections.  Joanna Lawson and Sefora Onye continue with their story of leaving tyrannical regimes in their home country to make it to America.  Plus their takeaways about what it means to be an American!  

7/3/21 - INSPIRING STORIES OF GUESTS WHO RISKED EVERYTHING TO COME TO AMERICA!

A Fourth Of July Special:  Two of Rosie On The House staff members tell their story of escaping their home country risking everything to come to America.  Joanna Lawson's parents escaped Poland's martial law.  Sefora Onye escaped communist rule in Romania.  Plus mapping out shade zones for cool spots in your space.  And a listener who designed a wine cellar to look like a mine shaft!

7/3/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Arizona Melons!

Arizona produces its share of watermelons and other melons for summer eating.  Kami Weddle is the Director of Food Safety And Quality for Rousseau Farming Company.  She discusses the process of growing melons, leafy greens and other vegetables from the farm to your table.  Joined by the Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree.  

6/26/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Roof Check, Pool Decks, Summer Shade And More!

Checking your roof before the monsoon rains fall.  Most Asked Question Of The Week on the pros and cons of cool deck, acrylic deck and pavers.  Weekly To Do on Summer Shade with a pergola structure.  And a Rosie On The House Staycation winner talks about their trip to Prescott.

6/26/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Solar, Generator And Batteries: The Home Energy Trifecta!

Randy Cole of Fox Valley Electric explains how a properly designed home energy system using solar, generator and batteries can give you uninterrupted power when the utility electricity goes down.  Plus can offset your power bill to Zero Net!  We explain how these three power source can make a complete home power solution. 

6/26/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Water Harvesting With The Urban Farm!

Farmer Greg say water harvesting is more that just collecting rainwater and a tank.  Its a deep dive into creating a system.  Where the water source is coming from and going to.  Collecting and distribution plumbing.  Tank, filter and pump.  Directing where you want the water to go.  And designing the right system for your needs.  It can be simple and inexpensive!  And reduce your regular water consumption.

6/19/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Flooring, Grab Bars, Pool Preservation And More!

Most Asked Question Of The Week: What size grab bars are best for the bathroom? Weekly To Do with Deckover! Retiring a pool? Put a deck over it and repurpose your outdoor space. Plus questions on floating a new floor, gutter install against stucco, mini-splits 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-backyard-oasis/

6/19/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Arizona’s Electric Grid System!

A roundtable discussion of Arizona's electric grid with Salt River Project (SRP) and Arizona Public Service (APS). After the fires in California last summer and the Texas Deep Freeze this year, can our power grid face similar challenges during the summer desert heat? The planning and challenges both utilities face every summer makes our grid very different from those events. From making electricity, distribution and management, it's a very efficient system. 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-security-of-the-electric-grid-system-in-arizona/

6/19/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Watering Gardens And Trees In Summer Heat!

Jay Harper discusses watering thru hot, extreme heat and the drought. Tips on being water savvy, placing where its needed and avoid overwatering that can lead to root rot. Evaluating plants by replacing with native plants.  Keeping the ground moist longer with the advantages of soil probes. Likely reason saguaro blooms were on the sides of the cactus. Plus Jay's 'tuna can' trick for proper lawn watering.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-water-for-survival-with-jay-harper/

6/12/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Circulating Pumps, Monsoon Season Prep And Listener Questions!

Monsoon Season is June 15th-September 30th. We discuss some preparation tips to be ready inside and out. How to avoid wasting water with a hot water recirculating pump. Listener questions on a fire retardant for a home near a wildfire area, a cork roof coating 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-outdoor-finishings/
 

6/12/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! From Sloped To Flat, A Deep Dive Into Roofing!

There are many types of roofs in Arizona. How do you know which type you have? Do you know their individual strengths? What are their weaknesses and how to mitigate them? Tyler Johnson of Johnson Roofing discusses the components of each type of roofing right down to the smallest details. From asphalt shingles to concrete tile, flat roofs, rolled and even metal.  The right roof well maintained will pay dividends for years.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-what-kind-of-roof-do-i-have-and-how-to-make-it-last-part-1-2-with-johnson-roofing/

6/12/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

John Eisenhower and Sarah Maitland discuss a 'thorny' subject; The Palo Brea tree! Angular branch structure, beautiful spring yellow blooms and a nice shade tree in the right place. Discussion of tree care in preparation for excessive heat and monsoon season. Plus listener questions on proper watering, root rot, advantages of shade cloth and ground cooling.
 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-irrigation-palo-brea-tree-with-john-eisenhower-and-sarah-maitland/

6/5/21 -OPEN HOME HOUR! Home Warranties, Misting Systems And How Long Should A Paint Brush Last?

We discuss our crazy housing market.  Why we don't endorse home warranties and suggest other options.  The proper misting system to cool your space as much as 30 degrees.  The Most Asked Question Of The Week:  How long should a paint brush last?  And we help a listener who's contractor hasn't showed up to finish a home stucco project.

6/5/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Innovations In Patio Doors That Let The Outside In!

From movable glass walls to pivoting doors, Sal Sucato of Rosie Certified DunRite Windows And Doors talks about the latest innovations to open up the outside inside your home.  Explains the Low-E window factor and how it can keep your home energy efficient and comfortable.  Reasons why replacing windows on your own is not a good idea.  Plus and education on frames and glass.