Rosie on the House

4/18/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery With Jay Harper!

Arizona desert lawns are at the transition point from winter rye grass to summer bermuda lawns. Great information from Jay Harper on proper techniques. Plus other tips on irrigation, low volume rotating sprinkler heads and listener questions on other grass types, fast growing trees for shade and fertilizer tanks.
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4/11/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Ways To Keep Your Energy Bill In Check!

Discussion with Tucson Electric Power's Joe Barrios on what customers can do to save on their bill.  And caller questions on water heater wrapping, ways to cool down a single room, utility reliability, suggestions on air conditioning filters and more!

4/11/20 - TAMING YOUR POWER BILL!

Its the perfect to examine your power bill and see if you're on the right plan as summer approaches.  Discussion with David Burzynski with APS and Adam Peterson and Zack Thompson of SRP.  Plus listeners share how they've saved money while keeping comfortable.

4/11/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talkin' Trees!

SavATree Integrity Tree Service's John Eisenhower joined by Steven Price and Peter Conden.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month:  The Pick Trumpet Tree, tricks on proper trimming and adjusting your irrigation to avoid over or under watering your trees.

4/4/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! STATE OF CONTRACTORS & E-STORE PRODUCTS

Director Of Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham is open and updates their services related to COVID-19.  Plus how those looking for a career making good money should look into building sciences.  Highlight some of our unique E-Store Products and a listener has a problem with hot water taking longer at the other end of the home.

4/4/20 - CONSIDERING HOME WATER TREATMENT

Jon Owens, Water Consultant with Kinetico Water Systems, discusses the advantages of a water treatment system for drinking, bathing and cleaning.  Most of Arizona water is hard with naturally occurring minerals.  While city water is safe, taking an extra step can give you cleaner, better tasting water and less wear and tear on your plumbing and appliances.

4/4/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau Talkin' Cantaloupe & Produce Safety!

Mark Freeman of The Freeman Corn Patch joins Julie with The Arizona Farm Bureau. Arizona has two growing seasons for cantaloupe and second next to California in production. How Arizona farms are helping food banks, safety of Arizona produce, and Farm Bureau President Stephanie Smallhouse updates the latest with the bureau.

3/28/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Home Electrical Inspection

The current climate has many working, schooling and playing from home. Fox Valley Electric discusses things to look for that could cause electrical hazards. How power companies are keeping up with early demand before the summer heat. And listener questions on permits, door repairs and finding the right toilet.

3/28/20 - The Intricate World Of PERMITS

When remodeling or building an addition to your home, you'll have to get (or pull) a permit.  It can save you a lot of headaches in the long run but how do you know if you need a permit.  Loren Green of Green Home Designs and Rosie what you need to know.  BLOG

3/28/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The Urban Farm & PERMACULTURE!

Farmer Greg discusses the many facets of permaculture.  Design principles centered on whole systems thinking, simulating, or directly utilizing the patterns and resilient features observed in natural ecosystems.  Plus how you can apply them to growing your garden!

3/21/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

Listeners questions include lead paint removal, a solar system for air conditioners, bidets, patio concrete issue, water line insurance, proper treatment of exposed wood and more!

3/21/20 - HOME AIR PURIFIERS AND SPRING AIR CONDITIONER CHECKUP!

With many staying home during the coronavirus fight, Jeff with REEis Air Conditioning discusses an option to purify and sanitize your home with a UV Light Air Purifier for the duct system.  He details how it works.  And be proactive with an A/C checkup before the heat returns.

3/21/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Gardening With Jay Harper!

In times like these, Jay talks about how gardening can reduce stress and grow your favorite veggies and flowers.  This is the time to plant warm summer vegetables and melons.  Planting in tree wells, soil preparation and lawn care.

3/14/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Simple Fix For That Swinging Door!

Our Weekly How-To involves the interior door that swings open and won't stay put.  Discussion of incredible low mortgage rates, home equity, dryer vent cleaning and callers on new attic insulation and home settling problem.

3/14/20 - PAINTING! CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLORS AND PAINTER!

Doug with The Arizona Painting Company and Color Program Supervisor for Sherwin Williams Karen D'Andrea discuss great tips on choosing the correct paint, finding the right painter for the job and steps on deciding which colors you like from the hundreds to choose from.  BLOG