Rosie on the House

3/6/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talking Desert Durum Wheat!

When you enjoy pasta, there's an excellent chance its made with Arizona grown Desert Durum Wheat!  Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Eric Wilkey, President of Arizona Grain, Inc.  Eric explains how and where its grown from seed to harvest.  How this patented grain is used and exported to make the best pastas in the world.  And the sustainability of growing this unique wheat in a category all its own.

2/27/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Navigating Senior Care & Homeowner Questions

As seniors age, the decision on proper care in the home, moving to assisted living or other care facility has become a reality. But how do you go about finding the right place?  Charlene Sargent Helping Hands Senior Services discusses what they do to help navigate the senior care maze and assist in the proper decision.  How to keep water from leaking in and around the window?  And thorn resistant gloves in our E-Store. 

2/27/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Considering Careers In Construction To Meet Demand!

Build Your Future Arizona reports by September of 2022, 155,000 construction science technology professionals will be needed in Arizona. Nearly anyone just out of high school to those seeking a career change can not only find a job, they can also have a career. The earnings potential can be huge too!  Carol Hagen talks about the National Association Of Women In Construction and the opportunities it can afford to women.  Jeff Fleetham, Director Of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors, discusses ways you can learn skills and in some cases make money as you learn.  

2/27/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm With Farmer Greg!

Spring means getting your garden in the ground to grow your own.  Farmer Greg discusses how observing your space and sun exposure is important to start.  Microclimates, watering, explaining how stacking functions works to your advantage, building healthy soil plus an explanation on the 3 types of seeds.

2/20/21- OPEN HOME HOUR! Home Generators, Electrical, Refrigerator Cleaning And More!

We tackle homeowner questions on home generators in case the power goes out.  Proper dryer vent maintenance to avoid lint catching fire.  Double roof layering.  Consider a rider on your home insurance versus a home warranty.  Electrical issue in a garage and cleaning refrigerator coils.  Plus we talk to Braxton in Austin, Texas on how he is surviving thru the winter storm disaster. 

2/20/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Nothing Basic About Today's Home Laundry Room!

Laundry Rooms aren't just for washers and dryers anymore.  The demand for an actual room with cabinets, countertops, finishes and fixtures to rival a kitchen are increasing.  We talk about a laundry room remodel Rosie is working on.  Front load versus top load washers, dryer vent safety and questions you never think of asking in remodeling a laundry room.

2/20/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Gardening With Jay Harper

Jay discusses now is the right time to plant tomatoes, pruning roses and deciduous trees, keeping up your winter lawn a bit longer, fertilize and fighting pesky weeds with pre-emergent.  That's for starters!

2/13/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Backyard Sheds & Permits, Installing Dimmers And more Homeowner Questions!

Rosie answers questions on home warranty insurance, filling in a sunken living room, water heaters, and Super Cooling.  When is a permit required for a backyard shed.  Our Weekly To Do on dimmer switches.  And a discussion on metal roofing.

2/13/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Landscaping To Attract Birds, Butterflies & Wildlife!

Part of what makes living in Arizona so alluring is the abundance of wildlife that our native trees, plants, and cacti attract. Water efficient, maintenance ease, color without the need for multiple bird feeders.  John Eisenhower and Sarah Maitland add to the conversation on the trees and plants that can do the job!

2/13/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees & Soil Analysis With SavATree!

John Eisenhower and Sarah Maitland detail the Tree Of The Month The Twisted Myrtle. Before you plant new trees, a soil analysis can benefit its successful growth. They explain how to collect a sample and who can analyze it. Pruning for rejuvenation and new spring growth. Irrigation that mimics rainfall. Beneficial and bad bugs.

2/6/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Homeowner Questions & Our Opinion On Water Line Insurance!

Our Tip Of The Week on interior trends includes a Rosie story on a chest of drawers assembly.  Why we don't recommend wasting money on water line insurance.  Listener questions of updating the air conditioning ducts, painting smooth stucco with ceramic or regular paint, water hammering issue and more!

2/6/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Tips And Considerations On Painting In Your Home!

We offer great tips to consider when choosing colors for your home.  How to test different colors to help decided what works for your lifestyle.  Plus the correct ways to open a paint can, pouring, storing, techniques with brushes, rollers for the do it yourselfers!  BLOG

2/6/21 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Grown Pistachios & Wine Grapes!

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Jim Graham.  Owner of Golden Rule Vineyards farm in Cochise, Arizona and wine tasting room in Willcox, Arizona.  Jim grows acres of pistachios and wine grapes.  He discusses the importance of proper harvesting and processing pistachios and the many vintages of wines available.  Arizona is second to California in pistachios!

1/30/21 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Water Leaks, Sewer Smells, Foggy Windows, Rosie's Favorite Things AND MORE!

Rosie talks about his garage wall mounted vacuum cleaner, the response to a book mentioned last week.  And listener questions on moisture in a dual pane window, water supply line leak under a driveway, sewer odor in the home, sealing around a sliding door.  And how does the spring loaded toilet paper holder get flushed down the toilet?

1/30/21 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Renting Versus Buying A Home! The Pros And Cons.

Harold Perkins of Rosie Certified Galaxy Lending Group discusses historic low mortgage rates and how your monthly rent payment could be enough to get you into a home.  There are many benefits and factors to consider.  We go over the pros and cons.  Plus help callers with their questions on renting versus owning.