Rosie on the House

We cover homeowner questions on curbless (barrier-free) showers, roof scuppers and downspout solutions, exterior drywall cracks, masonry wall repairs and water heater maintenance. Plus a family member's concern about his grandmother's home in disrepair and won't let anyone fix anything. 
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Jim Kowalski of Kowalski Construction joins Rosie to discuss how to handle weather related damage and restoration insurance claims. Plus the biggest mistakes homeowners make after wind, rain, or fire damage to the home. Mitigating and documenting damage immediately using professional restoration services. Updating your homeowner's insurance coverage to avoid being underinsured. And more tips to reduce your risk against natural disasters.
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Jay Harper and Rosarian Ryan Regeer give practical, beginner-friendly advice on planting roses along with soil prep. In addition to sunlight, watering techniques, mulching and pruning for new growth, Ryan explains the online Rose Auction as a great source for quality, fragrant roses. 
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Our Weekly To Do on the wise use of leaf blowers. Plus a lot of homeowner questions on pavers, triple pane windows, sewer gas smell in the bathroom, updating old electrical wiring, garbage disposal smell, air conditioning questions and more!
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Rosie On The House Certified Real Estate Expert Vikki Gorman highlights the potential financial benefits of owning real estate rather than renting. There are times when renting is beneficial in the short term. But thinking long term for an investment and a place to live, we discuss the financial benefits of purchasing your first or next home taking advantage of real estate's robust growth and investment potential.
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Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com shares seven practical secrets for indoor gardening. Covering plant selection including air-purifying varieties and food like herbs, green onions, sprouts and microgreens. Growing systems: Soil based wicking pots versus hydroponics, lighting and more!
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Weekly To Do on taking out the clutter around the home. A new year is a great place to start. Homeowner questions include the varying cost of parts of a shower and steps to take before painting a block wall. And details on what's going on around Rosie On The House as we start a new year.
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We take a deep dive into the 2026 Arizona Staycation destinations with Arizona traveler John Smeck. Flagstaff, Sedona, Tucson, Prescott, Lake Havasu, and Williams (Grand Canyon). Discussing points of interest and things to do and enjoy in the Great State 48!
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Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Shawn Wood. As a 4th generational farmer from Buckeye, Arizona, she talks about her family background. Her entrepreneurial spirit has led her to a diverse background in land brokerage and appraisals. An important, complex job when farmland could be considered for development. Plus how Arizona leafy greens provides a significant portion of the country's winter lettuce, spinach, and other greens. 
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Arizona Highways Magazine Editor Robert Stieve discusses the publication's 100th Anniversary that reaches a global subscriber base. Adding some of his recent hiking adventures. Then Arizona author, travel writer and hiker Roger Naylor gives his Arizona 'Must Do' list of places to see. And his very unique New Years resolutions anyone can do.
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Focus on the last broadcast of 2025 turns our attention on the unique New Years Eve events around the state. Featuring Sam Green of the historic Weatherford Hotel in Flagstaff where they celebrate The Pine Cone Drop every year. Plus homeowner questions on pavers over concrete, best termite protection for a new wood shed and buyer beware alerts on companies turning technicians into upselling salespeople.
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Establishing fruit and citrus trees now can produce a harvest for years. 'Farmer Greg' Peterson has the plan for success provided planting climate and season appropriate trees. Greg explains the 3 key factors for fruit tree success, details the planting process including digging the hole, the correct dirt mix for the hole, his 6-6 Rule for planting and other tips for fresh food right off the tree.
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Nursery Expert Jay Harper discusses living plants as holiday decoration, gifts or for a legacy of a life remembered. Plus other tips for winter including pruning deciduous trees, weed prevention, vegetable garden suggestions, trees to plant now and more!
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A visit from the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors explaining the importance of hiring licensed, bonded and insured contractors and service providers. Navigating their website to check on up to date contractor information. And how the Recovery Fund offers financial recourse for bad work done on their home. The Phoenix Fire Department discuses smoke, carbon dioxide and water leak detection. Proper placement of detectors in every room and regular maintenance testing every month and year.
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We look back at listeners most viewed blogs and You Tube videos of 2025. The transition to a new air conditioning refrigerant. Finicky plant we crave but tough to grow. Tankless water heaters powered by electricity. Water harvesting. Dealing with odors in the home. And what should you remodel first: the kitchen or the bathroom?
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