Rosie on the House

10/17/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Fall Gardening With Jay Harper

Now is the time to get your gardens planted, lawn seeding, weeds under control and proper watering schedules for fall.  Plus getting new trees in the ground including suggested types for shade.  And if you don't have space in the yard, consider container gardens.

10/10/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Pecking Woodpeckers On The Roof & Homeowner Questions!

Most Asked Question Of The Week:  How to keep woodpeckers from pecking at the roof?  And listener questions on mystery wet leaks, bath remodel in a manufactured home, painting clay tiles and leak detection devices.

10/10/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Refinancing? Consider Doing It Before December 1st 2020!

Harold Perkins of Galaxy Lending Group discusses a new additional refinancing fee called The Adverse Market Fee!  A half percent fee that goes into effect December 1st, 2020.  If you're looking to use home equity to do some remodeling, Harold explains how you can save thousands of dollars provided you act before December 1st.  

10/10/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree's John Eisenhower. Fall Maintenance And Pruning!

SavATree's John Eisenhower is joined by Sarah Maitland to discuss maintenance and proper pruning for fall weather.  How trees have survived the hottest summer ever.  The Tree Of The Month The Canyon Hackberry.  And lots of listener tree questions.

10/3/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Signs Its Time To Repaint!

Discussion of our Tip Of The Week about paint condition.  Joe with Arizona Painting Company talks about the things to look for when its time to repaint the exterior and interior of your home.  Rosie's questions to ask when considering a painting company.  And listener questions on mold removal and permits.

10/3/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Arizona's Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle And Design!

The human desire to bring a connection between the indoors and outdoors began to show up in the designs of the architects of the 20th century. Don Ryden of Ryden Architects  discusses the history of housing during that period with stories of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright who worked toward designing truly American homes while connecting the indoors with the outdoors.

10/3/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talking Beef And Chillies!

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Jason Barnard of Whitebarn Hay And Cattle in beautiful Cochise County.  Producing beef, hay and Jason's chillies connection with his uncle Ed Curry, the world's premier chili farmer.  He discusses his family story of farming, his methods producing beef and his children have authored a book about what farm life is all about.

9/26/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Pool Covers, Flagstone Patios And Questions!

The pros and cons of flagstone patios.  Discussion on pool covers.  They are not all the same.  And listener questions including enclosing a carport into a garage for $14,000?

9/26/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! LET THE DARK SKIES RULE THE NIGHT!

The International Dark Sky Association works to protect the night sky from light pollution for all to enjoy.  Arizona has quite a few certified communities too!  Director Dr. Jeff Hall of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff discusses its importance.  Dr. Sky talks about what to look for in the current night sky including Mars, The Milky Way and other fascinating facts in the night sky.

9/26/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Fall Planting With Jay Harper!

Time to plant your garden and prepare your winter lawn.  Jay Harper of The Farms Choice discusses what vegetables to plant, annual plants for landscapes and mowing preparation to seed your winter lawn.  Plus fertilization, battery powered tools, balcony and roof gardens and a question of coffee grounds in garden dirt.

9/19/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Power Washing The Right Way & More!!

Referrals, Rosie On The House offers, proper tips about power washing around the home and questions about roof rats, gas fireplace safety precautions, solar tube light install and laminate over a tile floor.  

9/19/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Inviting The Light Into Your Home!

Taking advantage of opportunities to incorporate natural light into the home has many benefits.  Balancing the right windows to the right amount of light so that no light need to be turned on.  We give some examples. Plus a brand new program in Yavapai County to tackle the lack of affordable housing with free single family home plans!

9/19/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm/GREAT AMERICAN SEED UP!

Farmer Greg and Bill McDorman discuss the 7th Annual Great American Seed Up!  How you can purchase adaptable, non-GMO, heirloom seeds to plant and how to save and re-plant the seeds they produce!  A great way to grow your own food in these challenging times.  Which is why this year's event is on-line and available outside Arizona.  Bill gives a great comparison how seeds are smarter than a smartphone.  

9/12/20 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Light Bulb Technology, Air Filters And Listener Questions!

Rochelle Hartigan of GE Lighting talks about their incredible line of bulbs that go beyond light.  Multi colors, security, even entertainment with speakers in the bulb!  Jeff Carmichael of REEis Air Conditioning discusses air filters.  The types to use and when to change them.  The best wood for fireplaces.  Plus homeowners have questions!

9/12/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Reinvent Your Home With Lighting!

Rosie Certified Statewide Lighting discusses how lighting technology like LEDs has changed the way you can light spaces in your home.  The trends in lighting like Edison Bulbs, ceiling fans and other lighting that provides quality, functionality at a lower cost.  Plus callers with their lighting questions.