Rosie on the House

7/28/18 - ARIZONA HOUR! Arizona Broadcast Legend Ray Odom & Jim West

Ray Odom is a legend in Arizona.  Inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame, Ray has had an amazing career.  Broadcaster, promoter and race horse owner, he was the first promoter to bring a young Elvis Presley to Arizona.  As well as country music icons Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, and Patsy Cline.  Even Frank Sinatra.  His book Ray Odom: A Lifetime Of Radio, Records And Racehorses along with another Arizona legend Jim West's book The Phoenix Sound:  A History Of Twang And Rockabilly Music In Arizona.  Lots of great stories especially if you're a music fan.

7/21/18 - AIR CONDITIONING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Green Valley Cooling & Heating in Tucson

Bob from Green Valley Cooling & Heating and Steve from Daikin North America spend the hour talking about air conditioning.  How does it work?  What type of maintenance should be done annually to keep it in shape and last longer.  Plus Steve discusses the fastest growing cooling unit called a 'mini split' or a multi zone system maintenance and installation.  An informative hour of keeping cool during the hot summer months.

7/21/18 - OPEN LINES!

Cajun dancing, eating crawfish, and the cost of remodeling the bathroom plus the most common trends for it!  Jennifer gets on her soapbox about shady roofers in the area attempting to take advantage of homeowners.  Plus callers with home issues including a homeowner who got estimates for a new air condtioner unit and wanted advice on how to decided which one is the right one for his home.  A good education of questions to ask when installing a new unit.

7/21/18 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Nursery Notes With Jay Harper Of The Farms Choice

Jay Harper goes over the 'to-do' list for the garden and thinking ahead to fall planting.  Plants that use more or less water to grow.  And callers with questions about bark beetles and pine trees, keeping a tree from blooming too much, adding sawdust to ice to slow down melting, pruning, removing tree stumps and organic chicken poop :)

7/21/18 - WEEKEND WAKE UP HOUR! Rainy Morning, Water Pipeline, Favorite Arizona Places and DR SKY!

Random topics include a story of a man who visions building a water pipeline from the Snake River to Lake Mead to help with the drought, events around the state, what's your favorite place to visit in Arizona and DR. SKY from Sedona discusses what to see this month in the dark sky like a global dust storm on Mars!

7/14/18 - AIR CONDITIONING & INDOOR AIR QUALITY With Temperature Control, Inc. Tucson, AZ

Tony and Philip of Temperature Control, Inc. in Tucson, AZ discuss everything air conditioning.  Getting the most out of your A/C, improving indoor air quality, what to consider when looking at new systems, estimates and questions to ask the contractor.  From the inner workings of air conditioning to duct work, filters, evap coolers, and the fastest growing 'mini split units', Temperature Control, Inc. gives you plenty of insight.

7/14/18 - AIR CONDITIONING AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY With Isley's Home Services

Isley's Home Service join us for our topic of the month, air conditioning.   How it works, what it takes to keep it in top condition, and how it can improve air quality.  Plus how whole home energy audits can help you get the most efficient system for your home.  Proper duct cleaning, and callers have some questions about A/C issues.

7/14/18 - OPEN LINES! Lightning, Water Quality and Singing Toilet!

Rosie has some vital tips on avoiding scams for repairing storm damage.  Jennifer gets on her soapbox to warn everyone about roofing scams in the area.  Plus a caller has a problem with a SINGING TOILET!  Bob Ross of Lightning Busters talks about a lightning surge protection system for the entire home.  And George Funkhouser of All About Water informs us about chlorine and how you can improve your home water quality.

7/14/18 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talkin Trees!

John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service discusses watching out for tree service scams after recent storms.  Plus other tree maintenance like proper staking, trimming and protecting the bark from sunburn.  Plus our Tree Of The Month:  The True Vitex, also known as the Monks Pepper Tree and Chaste.  Listen how the Monks Pepper Tree got its name :)

7/14/18 - THE WAKE UP HOUR! Electricity: What Is It, History, How Its Made And Distributed

An informative, fun hour about something we can't live without.  Electricity!  Jacob Tetlow, VP Transmission & Distribution of Arizona Public Service (APS), discusses what it is, how its made, and how its managed and distributed to your home.  The origin of electricity goes way back before Ben Franklin's kite and key.  

7/7/18 - HOW IT WORKS AND WENT TO REPLACE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER

Our focus this month is on air conditioning.  Richard Rojo from Trane Air Conditioners details how air conditioners works, seer ratings, compressors, and one of the fastest growing industries 'ductless mini-splits'.  Plus callers have questions about their home A/C units.  If you have an A/C unit, there is plenty of info you need to know.

7/7/18 - OPEN LINES! Preventing Home Water Damage

Rosie has a list of what can cause water damage during monsoon season and preventative measures you can take before it happens.  Plus caller questions on tile cracking on a part of the floor, roofing issue, energy consumption for a garage refridgerator/freezer, and cool air coming out of the dryer vent.

7/7/18 - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Arizona Farm Bureau & Rousseau Farms Talking WATERMELONS!

July is National Watermelon Month!  Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau and Charlie Montgomery of Rousseau Farms talk about growing the millions of pounds of watermelon produced, the hundreds of varieties, and the story behind seedless watermelons.  Arizona is one of three states that grow and ship plenty of this summertime treat.
Plus Jan D'atri features a fantastic receipe for a delicious Watermelon Cake!

7/7/18 - WAKE UP HOUR! Dr. Dean & Arizona History Of Independence Day

Dr. Dean of Grand Canyon University discusses some of the unique ways Arizonans celebrated Independence Day.  The roots of the traditional July 4th celebration come from the east coast.  But as the country expanded west, Arizona celebrated in different ways.  Plus the special moments in Arizona/US history that happened on July 7th!

6/30/18 - LIVING/AGING IN PLACE: My Life In Order & The 'You Are Not Alone' Program

Sandy Cowen of My Life In Order discusses getting your affairs in order no matter what age.  Documenting your wishes for the future, organizing and separating items of monitary value and sentimental value, wills, power of attorney, important documents.  Simply put, making it clear what you want done upon your passing.
Plus Patricia Wagner of The Paradise Valley Police Department talks about YANA, You Are Not Alone.  A reassurance program that checks in on residents who live with limited family or contacts in the area.  The program includes a pre-recorded scheduled daily wellness call, and a weekly visit by police department volunteers.