Rosie on the House

8/17/19 - ARIZONA HOUR! COWBOY COLLEGE!!

Dreamed of being a cowboy or cowgirl riding the range, working cattle, learning real horsemanship skills and ranching techniques?   Arizona Cowboy College is the place to start!  Senior Instructor and legendary Rocco Wachman explains the experience of the only school of its kind in the world!

8/10/19 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

A listener shares his experience with supercooling his home and the amount of money he saved on his electric bill.  Plus listener calls on supercooling with solar, supercooling a modular home, buyer beware story and lightning hitting a septic tank.

8/10/19 - TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LESS DESIRABLE FOR BURGLARS

Talking security around the home.  Starting with the front door to french doors and the garage door.  Rosie's tip on making it harder to break in thru the garage door.  Plus the two places burglars hit inside the home and what to do to secure those areas.

8/10/19 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees!

Assistant Branch Manager of SavATree Integrity Tree Service Stephen Price talks about the tree of the month: Texas Olive Tree.  And takes listener questions about trees and bushes that can be harmful to animals, trimming and pruning specific trees and plants, fertilizing, fungus and aerating around the tree.

8/10/19 - ARIZONA HOUR! Arizona Wine Trail, Elvis And The Connection To Cottonwood, AZ!

We're joined by The Mayor of Cottonwood Arizona Tim Elinski.  Elvis Presley's connection to Cottonwood.  And President of The Verde Valley Wine Consortium Tom Pitts talks about the history of Arizona vineyards and how the area has become a destination for wine lovers.

8/3/19 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

Rosie talks about his experience installing a Ring doorbell, construction job openings and other contractor hiring tips, suggestion for a lifting device for a two story home among other discussions.

8/3/19 - SMART LOCK AND OTHER SECURITY DEVICES

What is a smart lock and how does it work? David Kamber of North Valley Locksmith explains this and other ways to secure your house, home, castle or cabin. From dead bolts to technology like Ring and Nest.  

8/3/19 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Tomatoes With The Arizona Farm Bureau

Julie of The Arizona Farm Bureau and The Arizona Department Of Agriculture Director Mark Killian discuss growing tomatoes in Arizona. Why they are designated as a fruit, nutritional value and how to grow your own.

8/3/19 - ARIZONA HOUR!

Our Staycation Of The Month, we discover history about Cottonwood, AZ.  Don Ryden of Ryden Architects and Rosie discuss historic preservation, the Tempe City Hall 'Inverted Pyramid' building and a revelation about Don we didn't know about!

7/27/19 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

Discuss one of our E-Store products, the Earth Talon Shovel.  Bob Brown of Arizona Foundation Solutions talks about home foundation heaving, clay soil challenges and his technique to repair it.  Listener issues on wood siding and part identification.  And our digital home maintenance tool Home Zada!

7/27/19 - EXTERIOR TERRITORIAL DESIGNED HOMES!

Design elements that make up the territorial style (Taos, Santa Fe, Pueblo) of exterior homes.  Rosie details what it takes to maintain the look and possible repairs needed over time.  Plus Steve Williams of SAW Designs explains his technique for vigas repairs.  And listener questions on elastomeric paint and acrylic stucco.

7/27/19 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Composting On The Urban Farm!

Farmer Greg details the different systems regarding composting.  Sustainability, permaculture and regenerative techniques with the help of chickens, worms and something called soldier flies.  Making healthy soil for gardens and trees.

7/27/19 - ARIZONA HOUR! Arizona Tourism, Cowboys, Dayton OH & Payson Staycation Winner!

Highlights from the Arizona Governor's Conference On Tourism.  A record number of visitors to Arizona, Arizona State Parks update, a little know feud near Payson, National Day Of The Cowboy and why are we talking about Dayton, Ohio?

7/20/19 - OPEN HOME HOUR!

Listener questions include sealing issue on a travertine patio, replacing bathroom windows with glass block, warm rooms after a new air conditioner install, wasps in the pool, artificial turf and more!

7/20/19 - WHY IS STUCCO SO POPULAR IN THE DESERT

Doug Dedrick of Stucco Renovations talks up stucco!  Its more than a look that adds style and beauty to the desert.  It preserves homes that can withstand heat and the test of time.  Discussing the various types of stucco and proper maintenance.  Plus listener questions!