Rosie on the House

6/27/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm & Water Harvesting!

Farmer Greg discusses harvesting rainwater and other sources of water from evaporative coolers, condensate, and a deep dive into 'greywater'.  All can be repurposed into the landscape.  Plus Greg has the five components on water harvesting and distribution systems large and small.  

6/20/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Phantom Screens & New Product Finds!

Update on happenings at Rosie On The House.  Esther de Wolde of Phantom Screens discusses their unique screens that do more than provide a thermal barrier around your outdoor living space.  And some new products like a docking drawer, ambient lit shower head, hot water hose bib and more!

6/20/20 - REDUCING HEAT GAIN AROUND YOUR HOME!

Shade is a great way to reduce heat gain on your home.  Most heat gain comes thru your windows. One of the best ways is proper installation of sunscreens.  We discuss this and other ways to kick the heat away.

6/20/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Gardening With Jay Harper

Jay discusses reducing heat stress on your garden, trees and lawn.  Irrigation maintenance and watering tips for desert summer heat and monsoon rains.  Plus listener questions on various tree issues.

6/13/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Water Treatment And DIY Projects!

We tackle questions on installing artificial turf and sealing patio pavers as a 'do it yourself' project.  Is there a need for home water treatment even if you have refrigerator water filtration?  All About Water joins us for answers.  And a listener asks how to encourage wildlife on his property.

6/13/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Keeping Serious Pests Out Around Your Home!

With hot weather could come a hot bed of pests.  We discuss ways to keep some serious pests away from your home.  Scorpions, black widow spiders, bees, wasps and more.  Plus wildlife like coyotes, bobcats and javelinas.  BLOG

6/13/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees!

John Eisenhower and Steven Price of SavATree Integrity Tree Service is joined by Kevin Salamandra of Arid Zone Trees.  The Tree Of The Month is the Arid Hybrid Mesquite Tree with some unique features.  Kevin explains what Arid Zone Trees is all about.  Proper pruning for monsoon season and irrigation scheduling for the summer.

6/6/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Inspecting Your Roof For Monsoon Season

Its a great time to inspect your home's pitched or flat roof before monsoon rains begin to fall.  Rosie gives some recommendations. Plus a leak detection device we found that alerts you if water leaks in the home when you're away.

6/6/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Summer Cooling Your Outdoor Space!

Misting systems, swamp coolers, and other ways to chill your outdoor space.  Rosie talks about the results of a listener's Whole Home Energy Audit with David Byrne of Green ID.  And listener questions about misting issues, painting and building a tool shed.

6/6/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau/Sheep And Goat Farming

Julie with The Arizona Farm Bureau is joined by Richard Clark of Gila River Goat And Lamb Producers. Richard discusses farming lamb and goats for meat at his farm in Greenlee County.  Plus Julie talks about Community Supported Agriculture selling produce direct to consumers.

5/30/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Military Assistance Mission, Cleaning Mineral Deposits, Questions From Listeners!

Random topics, Military Assistance Mission's Executive Director Marc Bohem updates what they're doing to assist E-5 active Arizona military at home and how you can help.  Weekly To Do about removing mineral deposits to bathroom and kitchen fixtures.  And answering listener's home improvement questions.

5/30/20 - ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS AND UPGRADES!

Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors details everything you should know about energy efficiency, reducing dust and quieting your home with the right windows.  Lots of background information on choosing the right window, possible upgrades and keeping your budget in line.  BLOG

5/30/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR SPECIAL! Supplying Water To Arizona And Edible Desert Plants!

The Central Arizona Project delivers water from the Colorado River to Tucson. CAP General Manager Ted Cook discusses the intricate system that supplies water to the desert.  And The Arizona Plant Lady Noelle Johnson talks about desert plants found in the Sonoran Desert that are very edible.

5/23/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Calculating If Solar Can Work For You!

Kyle Ritland of Sun Valley Solar Solutions talks thru what to consider going solar at your home.  He introduces a new solar and battery cost calculator, panels, battery storage and incentives like the federal tax credits installing solar at your home.  BLOG

5/23/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Honoring The Flag For Memorial Day & Composite Deck Cleaning!

Followup on saving energy and money, the proper ways to honor and respect the American flag on Memorial Day and our Number 1 most asked question about maintaining a composite deck.