Rosie on the House

8/24/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Weekly To Do: Tips For Outdoor Lighting

Discussions include the Weekly To Do on outdoor lighting, home security, a Super Cooling record, window replacement versus glass repair, metal french door lock malfunction, least visited (award winning) Arizona State Parks, Habitat For Humanity and more!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-5tipsforoutdoorlighting/

8/24/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Another Air Conditioning Refrigerant Transition For 2025!

As environmental concerns continue to shape regulations, the HVAC industry is undergoing a significant shift away from R-410A refrigerant. The so called “GWP” (global warming potential) is what the EPA uses as an indicator of the “negative impact” of a gas on “climate change.” Todd Russo of REEIS Air Conditioning discusses what the transition means for new and current units plus the potential costs associated with them. The takeaway is be informed!  Avoid potential shady tactics about this transition.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-hvac-refrigerant-with-reeis/

8/24/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Growing WILD Food With The Urban Farm!

The food is familiar. Its just grows wild to let nature do what is does. 'Farmer Greg' Peterson of The Urban Farm brings his 'lazy gardner' way to set up layers for a food forest in your backyard. Seeds, trees, shrubs, veggies and more all part of the plan. Toss in a stacking function with the many benefits of keeping chickens. The key is to think like nature. 
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-and-growingwildfood-with-greg-peterson/

8/17/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Weekly To Do: Fire Prevention

We discuss many topics including proper paint disposal, home security, a roof life extension coating, filling gaps in floor tile around the toilet flange, window opening problem, Rosie comments on the state of Maine subsidizing heat pumps for an interesting reason that could change his mind and more!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-fireprevention/

8/17/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Foundation Weakness & Solutions With Arizona Foundation Solutions

One thing foundation problems all have in common is that they will only get worse when ignored, leaving you exposed to potential property damage. Any cracks in drywall, stucco or stem wall could be a sign of foundation issues. But Victor Ramirez of Arizona Foundation Solutions has some innovative solutions to repair your foundation and stabilize your home or business building. Learn all about it here!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-foundation-weaknesses-and-solutions-with-arizona-foundation-solutions/

8/17/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery! #AridShrubs With V&P Nurseries

Jay Harper's guest is Katie Ann Franklin. Program Manager of V&P Nurseries. The largest growers of sub-tropical and drought-tolerant varieties from the desert. Learn about arid shrubs. Adapted to thrive in desert conditions and low water use. Arizona's unique climate allows for a diverse range of arid shrubs. We discuss everything you should know to grow these shrubs for a beautiful desert landscape.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-aridshrubs-with-jay-harper-and-vp-nurseries/

8/10/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Weekly To Do: Water Heater Care

Weekly To Do on maintenance of the tank water heater including the function of the anode rod. Beware of 'knock on the door' roofing scams after storm damage. And our partners from Realty Executives talk about a new Buyer-Broker contract you must sign before touring prospective homes. A good thing for full transparency upfront including negotiating terms for compensation. (Its a nationwide contract)
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-water-heater-care/

8/10/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! A Sweep Of The Flooring Industry!

Von Payne of Rosie Certified East Valley Floors talks about luxury vinyl plank, the new trend in flooring. Advancements in carpeting with better protection and color sustainability. Plus a deep dive in warranties. Very important to know coverage, maintenance requirements along with labor.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-a-sweep-of-the-flooring-industry-with-von-payne-of-east-valley-floors/
 

8/10/24 - ULITMATE GARDEN HOUR! Gardening Microclimates!

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner discusses the concept of microclimates in gardening. Focusing on understanding and utilizing microclimates that can lead to successful gardening in small spaces. He goes thru the classification of six major microclimates, each with its own unique characteristics and requirements from A-F
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-gardening-microclimates-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

8/3/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Weekly To Do #3DeepCleaningHacks

Our Weekly To Do on 3 floor cleaning hacks. Homeowner questions include abating woodpeckers, replacing the casing off a french door, sky high electric bill, non-permitted construction, leaving the A/C fan on consistantly and more.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-3deepcleaninghacks/

8/3/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Advancements In Termite Treatment!

Two types of homes in Arizona: Ones that have termites and ones that are gonna get them. Blue Sky Pest Control's Nate Woolf and Curtis Whalean talk about the evolution of termite treatment in Arizona, how they behave and colonize. And introduce the latest treatment called Always Active that's designed to eliminate termites with less follow up and inspection.  Plus how to handle other pests.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-advancements-in-termite-treatment-with-nate-woolf-and-curtis-whalen-of-blue-sky-pest-control/

8/3/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Gourds & Other 'Unusual Crops' With The Arizona Farm Bureau!

Gourds aren't edible. But they are 'art-able'. Artisans from all over the country have gotten them from Waylon Wuertz at Wuertz Gourd Farm. One of Arizona's unusual crops to desert farming. Waylon talks about how he got into growing gourds along with the annual festival that draws vendors from all over the country.  And Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree talks about more 'unusual' crops grown in Arizona that might surprise you.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azgourds-with-julie-murphree-waylon-wuertz-of-wuertz-gourd-farm/

7/27/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Weekly To Do #Organizing

Property Risk Control Engineer Bill Cary details what homeowners and businesses can do to make your property more resilient to wildfires. Creating defensible space in 3 zones. Explaining Firewise Communities. Fire resistant materials and products. Our Weekly To Do on organizing lawn tools and some homeowner email questions answered!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-organizing/

7/27/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Abating Those Pesky Pigeons!

Pigeons R Us owners Frank and Robbie Zelman discuss the serious problems pigeons can cause homeowners and the humane solutions they provide. Pigeons exhibit a remarkable homing ability returning to their birthplace regardless of location. Leading to unsanitary waste droppings they nest in. In turn can develop into serious damage if not controlled properly.
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https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-pesty-pigeons-with-pigeons-r-us/

7/27/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Foliar Feeding & Extreme Weather Tree Care With The Urban Farm!

Take one environmental scientist. Add a microbiologist. You get Hy Kreations!  A complete nutritional approach to tree care. Derex Zellars and Anthony Dominguez along with 'Farmer Greg' Peterson explain how to get nutrients directly on your fruit, nut and shade trees and shrubs thru foliar feeding and drenching with their line of all natural products. Providing less stress with a better harvest in extreme weather conditions.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-foliar-feeding-with-anthony-dominguez-derex-zellars-of-hykreations/