Rosie on the House

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!
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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.

9/18/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Garden Notes With Jay Harper!

Fall gardening tips from soil preparation to raised planter ideas including hay bales, horse troughs and square foot gardening.  Explaining planting from seed the leaf, root and modified stem type of vegetables.  Advantage of frost cloth besides protection from frost.  Rule of thumb for watering.  And the benefits of pollinators.

9/11/21 - OUR 9/11 SPECIAL! WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESTORE UNITY?

We look back at 9/11 by focusing on 9/12.  How Americans became unified in their resolve to stand strong.  Grand Canyon University Historian Dr. Dean joins us to recall what Americans did to show their resolve and what makes historic US war events different from 9/11.  And listeners share their stories about that day.  Its a conversation worth your time.

9/11/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Protecting Pets From Wildlife In Your Neighborhood!

You are living in their environment.  Amy Burnett of Arizona Game And Fish explains what you can do to avoid encounters like bobcats, coyotes, javalina, birds of prey and other wildlife.  And what to do if you encounter them while hiking or walking your pet.   Our Arizona Staycation winner Ronna Murphy talks about her trip to Prescott, Arizona.  Plus discussions on an amazing glue Rosie found, parapet leak prevention and home warranties.

9/11/21 -OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

Certified Arborist John Eisenhower discusses soil enhancements, the many benefits of wood chips and other tips to keep your trees thriving.  Testing a different type of grass besides rye for winter lawns with interesting results.  Who's responsible if a neighbor's tree causes damage to your property?  And our Tree Of The Month:  The Canary Island Pine Tree.

9/4/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Surge And Lightning Protection! Pool Sanitation With Little Chlorine! Life Worth Living In Place!

Follow up on monsoon prep clarifying the difference between surge protection and lightning protection.  APS Solar Buyback rates decreasing October 1st.  What you need to know.  Plus the Weekly To Do with Steve Berens, CEO of the Clear Comfort pool system.  An innovative, alternative way to treat pools for healthier, cleaner water, with little maintenance producing chlorine amounts less than tap water.

9/4/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Creating A Backyard Habitat For Wildlife!

Thinking about livening up your backyard? Want to attract wildlife and birds? Now that fall is approaching, start planning your backyard habitat and enjoy the birds, butterflies, and lizards that pop by for a visit.  Plus, how to control the unwelcomed 'wildlife' like mosquitos, flies, ants and other pests so you can enjoy your backyard habitat.

9/4/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau! Farm Fresh Arizona Apples!!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Mandy Kirkendall of Apple Annie's in Willcox, Arizona.  Apple Annie's is a family farming operation that's one of the premier 'you-pick' fruit and vegetable growing areas.  Mandy discusses their harvest season and how they share the family farm experience when you visit.  Including those delicious pies and other treats too!

8/28/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions And Answers!

Its it worth insulating a hot garage?  Rosie explains insulating alone isn't enough.  Seal or need to replace a 3 year old tile shower leak?  Cause of a window leak could be from stucco or roof leaks?  Weekly To Do with Water Use It Wisely for simple ways to save water.  And our Life Worth Living In Place segment on making your medical wishes known.

8/28/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Draining Surface Water! Its Not A Cut And Dry Solution

When developing raw land, the first thing to do is develop a drainage plan.  But over time in that development, changes can occur leading to problems draining surface water.  We discuss how that happens and why its not an easy solution.  Plus Romey's notes from The Arizona Water Law Conference including a water diversion plan to move flood water to parts of the West.