Rosie on the House

2/15/20 - ARIZONA HOUR! History Of The White House!

For President's Day Weekend, Dr. Dean joins us to discuss the history of The White House.  The original construction, design, architect, the many renovations from various Presidents who lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Plus other historical facts about the most famous house in the world!

2/8/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! #Dimmer Switches

Our Weekly To Do on dimmers. Different types, compatibility, and what you need to consider before you install them. Plus listener questions on roof replacement, follow up to realtors knowledge selling flipped homes and a survey of the most demanding contractor jobs that might surprise you.

2/8/20 - HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH SHOW IN LAS VEGAS!

Some of the new products Rosie and Jennifer found at the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Show in Las Vegas!  And listener question on window replacement.

2/8/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees!!

SavATree Integrity Tree Service's John Eisenhower and Horticulturist Rebecca Senior discuss the Tree Of The Month: Vitex Trifolia or Chaste Tree.  Cutting back frost damaged trees, pruning tips and keeping weeds at bay with pre-emergent and (wood you believe) WOOD CHIPS!  Plus listeners with their tree questions.

2/8/20 - EVENTS, EVENTS & MORE ARIZONA EVENTS!

We go over some of the many events happening in the state, ramping up romance for Valentine's Day, music, camping and hiking suggestion too!

2/1/20 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Rodent Control!

Interview with Blue Sky Pest Control about the behavior of rodents and prevention from letting them get into your home.  Followup to our lead, asbestoes topic.  Listener questions on a costly remodeling project going horribly wrong, building a dog room near a water heater, air conditioners and roofs.

2/1/20 - LIVING IN AN H.O.A.

Common sense advice on navigating home exterior changes when living in a Home Owners Association neighborhood.  Benefits despite the negative stories.  And various listener questions concerning air conditioning installs, high cooling bills and more!

2/1/20 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Hot Breakfast With Arizona Farm Bureau!

Julie joins Patty of Duncan Family Farms talk about the latest trends in breakfast using more greens, herbs, flours and plant based products. Plus President Stephanie Smallhouse discusses the signing of the USMCA bill and what it means to Arizona agriculture.

2/1/2020 - ARIZONA HOUR! Veteran Of Korea & Vietnam POW Thomas Kirk!

As part of The Veterans Heritage Project, the entire hour interview with Retired Air Force Colonel Thomas Kirk.  As a fighter pilot over 28 years of active duty,  Col. Kirk has shared his story of service, including his time as a POW in the "Hanoi Hilton" for 5 1/2 years, inspired hundreds of audiences through his life lessons. Awarded the Air Force Cross, 4 Silver Stars, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 7 Air Medals, and the Purple Heart. (POW STORY COULD BE EMOTIONAL)

1/25/2020 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Repairing Drywall Damage.

Yes, you can repair drywall damage yourself!  Rosie details how.  Plus listeners have questions about mold in bathroom shower tile, building a dog area with dog door, and a block house flat roof seem to be separating from the home.  

1/25/2020 - PREVENT & REMEDIATE LEAD AND ASBESTOS EXPOSURE

Rosie details the things you should know about lead and asbestos testing and remediating.  Includes listener questions about finding asbestos in home projects and mold issues. BLOG

1/25/2020 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Urban Orchards With Farmer Greg!

The Urban Farm's Farmer Greg has the experience and tips to get your fruit orchard started.  Planting fruit trees, creating healthy soil, explains successive ripening, the 3 way to kill your fruit treesm 3 things for successful fruit trees and more!

1/25/2020 - ARIZONA HOUR! Art Of The Cowgirl, Habitat For Humanity & Staycation Winner!

Rosie's visit to the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, a new event Art Of The Cowgirl, how Habitat For Humanity serves the community and our Phoenix Staycation Winner!

1/18/2020 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

Our 'How To' on maintaining your tank water heater and the pros and cons of the tankless water heater which are becoming popular.  Clarify a misconception about heat pumps, helping a listener with a roof rat problem and does gas or electric water heaters have more hard water deposits.

1/18/2020 - ENHANCING YOUR BACKYARD LANDSCAPE

Chris and Mark of CYC Landscaping discuss the innovations and ideas you can do with your outdoor space (and there are many).  How and what to landscape as part of the home?  Questions to ask about your vision? What is biophilic design? The key to a properly designed space and more!