Rosie on the House

12/12/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees!

John Eisenhower of SavATree discusses the Tree Of The Month, the Mexican Blue Fan Palm.  Why some trees are still holding on to their leaves and some showing very late fall colors.  How a blanket of snow can benefit a tree's roots for a spring growth push.  Explains 'mortality spiral' and proper tree pruning into winter including the one type tree to be extra careful pruning.

12/5/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Listener Questions And Feedback!

We discuss a survey showing demand for home improvement features including a comeback of a lost home feature. Responses of our Home Maintenance Calendar (now called the Homeowner Handbook!).  Plus we take listener questions on termite damage around a wood window sill, freezer issue, dishwasher not heating, how to determine if a hot water heater solar panel is working properly, and cost for a detached RV garage.

12/5/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Everything You Should Know About Home Appliances!

During the holidays and year round, you rely on your appliances to run smoothly. Rosie Certified Honest Appliance Service Sales And Repair (HASSAR) features great maintenance tips to keep dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators, washing machines and more running properly.  

12/5/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Citrus With The Arizona Farm Bureau!

The Justice Brothers Ranch is the longest continually operated citrus orchard in the state of Arizona, and the operation has been family owned since its inception in 1928.  Selwyn Justice joins Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau to discuss their U-Pick orchard featuring a variety of citrus and farm stand for farm fresh products.

11/28/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Thanksgiving Hour!

A big THANK YOU to all that listen to our show and use our resources at Rosie On The House.com.  Most Asked Question Of The Week is how to keep a Christmas Tree fresh thru New Year's Day.  Our Weekly To Do on Glass Panes.  Adam Homer of Pella Windows talks about if condensation or fog develops in between the glass panes.  Plus our social media update!

11/28/20 - GIVING THANKS BY GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY!

The pandemic has made it tough on many families.  For those who are fortunate, its no better time to give thanks and contribute to your favorite organization.  In this hour, we highlight our 3 favorites.  John Junker with St. Vincent de Paul, Marc Boehm with Military Assistance Mission and Jason Barlow with Habitat For Humanity.  Each explains how their organization has tackled assisting needs during the pandemic and how you can help.

11/28/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm! Creating Your Own Food Forest!

The Urban Farm's Farmer Greg says think more than just a garden.  Mimic what nature does in the forest by creating your own backyard food forest.  Plant what you like to eat, plants to attract pollinators, ground cover, shade and privacy hedgerows that provide citrus, fruits and more!  Lots of great tips to get started.

11/21/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Information And Questions!

Discussing homeowner topics about home inspectors, smoke detectors, gas line plumbing, installing solar before this year's tax credit ends, scams and air conditioning listener questions.  Plus the Most Asked Question Of The Week, what's the difference between watts and lumens in a light bulb and how to calculate them?

11/21/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Getting Your Home, Surfaces & Devices Disinfected To Operating Room Clean!

By popular demand, Hospitality Bio Cleaners are back to discuss how they can disinfect your home to operating room standards!  They explain the science behind their five step procedure Bio 360 Plus.  Introducing their Bio Defender Film Coating that kills 99.99% microorganisms and coming soon their Bio Defender Sanitizing Solution.  Plus why 'Dwell Time' is an important term you need know.

11/21/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Gardening With Jay Harper

Gardening is more popular that ever and its the perfect time to join others and start yours!  Jay gives you some tips to get started and maintain your garden.  Jay Danick of West Coast Turf talks about the advantages of rye grass for winter lawns.  Questions about eucalyptus trees, removing hedges near a gas line, keeping a ficus tree from producing berries and more!

11/14/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Answering A Ton Of Listener Questions!

Questions about dishwasher performance and maintenance, liquid or power, braided stainless steel supply lines, water heaters, why we don't recommend radiant barrier products, sound proofing a home near a freeway, why do septic systems back up during the holidays and more!  Good information to know BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS!

11/14/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Fall A/C Heater Maintenance, Energy Audits And Giving Away A New A/C With REEis!

On top of giving away a new top of the line Air Conditioning Heating unit, REEis Air Conditioner & Home Comfort discusses what a home energy audit can do in making your home more efficient.  The misconceptions and proper way a heat pump functions.  What to consider when its time to replace your older unit?  Listeners ask if moving a unit from the roof to a cool spot in the yard makes a difference and how to insulate a new build metal building.

11/14/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With John Eisenhower!

John discusses our Tree Of The Month the Arizona Sycamore, pruning and trimming tips for evergreen and deciduous trees for late fall early winter, making your own compost/mulch, the proper amount of mulch avoiding a 'soil volcano' and focusing on the root collar, avoid planting a tree too deep and more tree tips.

11/7/20 -OPEN HOME HOUR! Holiday Hospitality, Plumbing Backups, Kitchen Remodeling And More!

Holiday gatherings will be a lot different this year.  We have suggestions on what you can do for guests staying over and virtual ideas using technology for family and friends.  Answers to the most asked question of the week on why does plumbing backup during the holidays.  Real cost of kitchen remodeling and more things around our house you should know.

11/7/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Appliance Service, Repair & Maintenance Tips!

With the holidays coming, you rely on your appliances to run smoothly .  Rosie Certified Honest Appliance Service Sales And Repair (HASSAR) features great maintenance tips to keep dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators, washing machines and more running properly.