Rosie on the House

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.

6/5/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talkin' Arizona Grass Raised Beef!!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Tim Peterson of Arizona Grass Raised Beef.  Tim discusses his ranch operations that raise, USDA plant process and sell their grass fed and finished delicious beef.  How his ranches benefit the environment thru regenerative agriculture.  And lots more beef talk that will make you hungry!

5/29/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Memorial Day Salute, Home Energy Audits And Homeowner Questions!

For Memorial Day Weekend, we list the places to pay your respects for the fallen who served our country proud.  David Byrne of Green ID discusses a Home Energy Audit.  Building science based on the numbers of the tests performed and consideration of your lifestyle. Those factors combined with the experience of the energy auditor will reveal ideal ways to reduce energy bills, fix hot rooms, and improve air quality.  And homeowner questions on Super Cooling, mounting a flagpole on a stucco home, and a drywell repair issue.

5/29/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Proper Sizing Of Your HVAC Comfort System For Better Efficiency And Save Money!

One size HVAC system does NOT fit all!  Besides the correct size unit, the duct system, returns and registers all have a role for the comfort you desire.  Rosie and Jeff Heller of Trane Air Conditioners explain the things you need to know on sizing the proper system so you don't overspend, what can reduce performance in the system and Rosie's favorite subject Super Cooling and how it can work for you!

5/29/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR SPECIAL! The Central Arizona Project! The Drought Mitigation Plan! Delivering Water For Possible Tier 1 Shortage!

Drought in Arizona has provided a serious water challenge.  But the engineering marvel of The Central Arizona Project along with planning, managing, collaboration and cooperation devised a drought mitigation plan years in advance to respond to shortages.  CAP's Colorado River Programs Manager Chuck Collum and Lake Pleasant Water Control Manager Don Crandall explains how it all works.

5/22/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live From Sanderson Ford's 'Sale 66' Celebration!

Featuring special guest from the World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks Luis 'Gonzo' Gonzales!  A live listener question on Supercooling with a dual speed air conditioner.  More on steps to take before remodeling while noting how the supply chain slowdown has affected the process.

5/22/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The Order In Your Remodel Will Determine The Outcome!

Broadcasting Live From Sanderson Ford's Sale 66 Celebration!  Including special guests Phoenix Suns Play By Play Legend Al McCoy, KTAR's Mike Broomhead and KNIX's Tim Hattrick with their favorite stories about Route 66.  Plus, considering or have you already decided to take the plunge to remodel your home?  Before you go trotting down to your favorite design studio, be sure you understand what is involved in a remodel.  Our Weekly To Do on ceiling fans.  

5/22/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR - The Urban Farm On Preserving Your Harvest!

Farmer Greg and Kari Spenser discuss preserving food.  The process of canning what's in season to make jams and relish. Ideas for pickling and fermenting.  Benefits of dehydrating fruits.  And freezing techniques to enjoy your favorite foods!

5/15/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Air Conditioner SEER Ratings & Listener Questions!

Weekly To Do on Purposeful Energy Spending.  Explaining the SEER Rating of air conditioners, what the rating numbers mean and how to determine which rating works for your home.  Rosie's hilarious story of putting together a dresser drawer.  And listener questions on flex hose ducts, ceramic versus regular paint on stucco, adding more power to a garage and keeping ducks out of the pool.

5/15/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Proper Thermostat Placement Makes A Difference!

David Byrne of Green ID (Green Integrated Design) discusses the one part of your air conditioning system you likely never think about.  The placement of your thermostat!  Its critical for accurate temperature readings for the comfort you desire.  He gives the rules of where and where not to place it, the proper height from the floor and a basic understanding of the returns, supply registers and compressor functions.