Rosie on the House

5/1/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talkin' Arizona Beer And Farm Fresh Peaches!

Mark Schnepf of Schnepf Farms talks about pickin' those farm fresh peaches!  Different types of peaches means early ripening and longer season.  This year's Agritainment Park families can enjoy!  Rob Fullmer of The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild talks about the over 100 Arizona microbreweries who create Arizona brewed beers and the world class barley grown in 'State 48'!  Both joined by Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree.

4/24/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! The Critical Tips To Finding The Right Contractor & Homeowner Questions!

Before you begin your remodeling or repair project, it is critical that you conduct due diligence on the contractors you hire. We have some tips you should consider.  Plus homeowner questions on septic tanks, DIY stucco wall repair, drain odors, painting light switches and is a walk in shower conversion a DIY project?  

4/24/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Design Trends Worth Knowing Before You Remodel With TWD!

The past pandemic year has forced a new way of living for many of us and the need for home improvements that accommodate our new lifestyle.  Our Rosie Certified Partner TWD Design_Build_Remodel discuss the designs, materials, styles, colors and technology that are playing a part in today's remodeling projects.  Plus homeowners contribute projects at their homes.

4/24/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Making Successful Soil For Successful Growing!

Farmer Greg preaches the NUMBER ONE THING for successful gardens and trees is creating healthy soil!  Learn the 5 components of healthy soil and how some animals, insects and even weeds contribute to those components.  The difference between compost and mulch and its proper use.  How to create your own compost and other details because food tastes better when its grown with healthy soil!

4/17/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Identifing Load Bearing & Shear Walls Before You Open The Space In Your Home!

Opening up the space in your home?  Before you tear down walls, know what walls you can't touch until you consult with a structural engineer.  Plus other preparations you need before you start that project.  Plus listener questions on a fully tile pool, replacing an electric stove with a gas stove, the trend in countertops and more Supercooling questions.

4/17/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Paint That Kills Bacteria And Other Painting Tips With The Arizona Painting Company!

Rosie Certified Arizona Painting Company discusses the first EPA Registered Microbicidal paint that kills 99.9% bacteria!  Explain their unique 10 year exterior paint warranty!  And some great painting tips from the pros if you're a Do It Yourself painter.

4/17/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Gardening Transitioning To Summer With Jay Harper

April in Arizona is the time to transition your gardens and lawns for the summer.  In the garden, squashes, melons, cucumbers, eggplants and okra can be planted in your garden space or trellises.  Allowing summer bermuda grass to return or maybe you don't need a summer lawn.  Plus discussions on artificial turf benefits, weed control and tips starting a garden like the 6 million plus new gardening folks!

4/10/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Sharing Great Homeowner Information!

We discuss our You Tube Channel (Rosie On The House) featuring one of the most popular fixes for a door that won't stay open or stay in the place where you want it.  The Most Asked Question Of The Week:  Things to do when you're locking up your home for the summer or for a long period of time.  Weekly To Do on cabinet lighting and more!!

4/10/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Sustainability In Building And Remodeling Homes!

With various trends in new homes, there is a desire for sustainable, compact floor plans ranging from 800-1500 sq. ft. with healthy home features and streamlined digital connectivity. The classic principles of “reduce, reuse, recycle,” continue to be incorporated in the design of the home, its features, and amenities.  We discuss some of the sustainable construction and comfort items you should consider.

4/10/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree & John Eisenhower!

John discusses the Tree Of The Month the ocotillo as they bloom in April, its resilience and why its not a cactus.  Why removing some trees could violate local laws.  Spring growth can also bring insect pests and what to do about it.  Fertilizing techniques and the one tree you can plant in the Arizona summer.

4/3/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions

Discussion of our E-Store Product Of The Month the Simple Sence Leak And Freeze Detector.  Weekly To Do on Water Safety.  What is efflorescence and how to remove it.  And homeowner questions on glue suggestions for cabinet molding, getting rid of stains on a quartz countertop and a possible pipe leak in the slab.

4/3/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Historical And Architectural Places Of Worship In Arizona!

For Easter's renewal of spring, we look at some of the stunning architectural places of worship.  Featuring Chauncy Meyer discussing his work in the incredible Mary Undoer Of Knots Church on Mount Lemmon in Tucson.  Plus some of the other historical churches in Arizona.  And homeowner questions about a new home builder's warranty and moisture under the shower tile.

4/3/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talkin' Farm Fresh Pork!

Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau is joined by Shannon Schultz of Schultz Farms and Kevin Rogers of Rogers Brothers discussing Arizona pork production. From farming to harvesting and raising kids involvement in 4-H and Future Farmers Of America, they explain why their farming is a lot more than just enjoying nutritious delicious pork!

3/27/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions! Including DUCKS?

We tackle questions on insulating a block home, replacing a roof whirly bird with a solar exhaust fan (why we don't suggest it), how to cut a laminate countertop, Weekly To Do on screens and a first time question:  How to keep ducks landing and swimming in your pool!

3/27/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Extraordinary Finds At The 2021 Kitchen And Bath International Show!

The first ever EPA registered interior latex paint that kills bacteria for up to 4 years!  A $17,000 toilet that actively repels and kills germs!  (and one that's less than that price!).  A showerhead with a wireless speaker or aromatherapy pods.  An innovative ADA compliant sink.  That's for starters of the finds we discuss from KBIS!