Rosie on the House

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.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
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/

7/20/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Weekly To Do #HarnessTheSun

The Weekly To Do on harnessing the sun in other ways besides solar energy. And a myriad of homeowner questions on popping sounds in the walls, super cooling, pesky storm chasers, powered anode rods (?), warm spots in the home 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-harnessthesun/

7/20/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Changes In Homeowner Insurance Policies!

Yikes! Those spikes in home and car insurance coverage! Relax and let Clay Janson of Phocus Companies explain what you can to do find better rates and coverage. The most important item on home insurance you need to look at first. What homeowners are required to do after a disaster.  Why companies leave or stop writing policies. Flood insurance. And more!
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-changes-in-homeowner-insurance-policies-with-clay-janson-of-phocus-companies/

7/20/24 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery! #WaterSensibly

Nursery expert Jay Harper has some tips to be water sensible during an excessive heat summer. Focus on watering plants and trees with mulch to retain moisture. Maintaining summer lawns to saving water with artificial turf. Irrigation checks especially sprinkler heads watering in the right direction. Not on the sidewalk.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-watersensibly-with-jay-harper/

7/13/24 - OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails l Habitat For Humanity!

A special podcast with Jason Barlow of Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona. He talks about Habitat homes they built in the bottom of the Grand Canyon which was a feat in itself. The home repair service, construction training program and the qualifications a family must have for a Habitat home including fully being involved in the building process with volunteers. Giving the needy a hand up, not a hand out.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-midsummerchecklist/

7/13/24 - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Ducts, Chimneys & Vents 'OH MY'!

Becky Derendal of Arizona Chimney and Air Ducts discusses the importance cleaning fireplaces and chimneys, dryer vents and air ducts the right way. Chimney inspections for creosote build up, dampers and caps. Lint buildup in dryer vents that can cause fires and air duct cleaning done right doesn't mean you have to do it often.
Original broadcast archive page with expanded content
https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-ducts-chimneys-vents-oh-my-with-becky-derendal-of-arizona-chimney-air-ducts/