Rosie on the House

The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson and Kari Spencer of City Farming Book.com discuss the advantages of having chickens, goats and other livestock for you backyard. The many, many benefits they provide from food to fertilizer, proper ways to protect and house them and checking your city and rural codes for keeping them. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-backyardanimals-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm-and-kari-spencer-of-city-farming-book/

Discussion on water features like fountains or living ponds that can make a soothing accent to your home. Our Tucson Partner Omni Pool Builders talks about a water feature design that went to a whole new level. And we visit with our other Tucson partners Pella Windows And Door and Rebath Of Tucson during the SAHBA Home Show. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-fountains-and-ponds/

What plants, bushes, vines, palms, even fruit bearing trees grow well in the desert while other don't? Think Green's Landscape Architect Angelique Kerbaugh has many suggestions that adapt well to our desert climate and some that are not worth the effort. With added discussion on soil prep, water and fertilizing. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plants-that-work-in-the-desert-and-those-that-dont/

Its time to begin transitioning your lawn. Or not. Garden/Lawn Expert Jay Harper discusses cutting, watering and fertilizing tips to bring the summer bermuda lawns back from winter rye grass. Especially during the dry period before monsoon season. Plus what is the reason to 'paint' tree trunks. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-lawn-transitions-with-jay-harper/

Meghan Chute of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses pool barriers to prevent drownings. But that's just one layer of protection. Additional layers to consider because adult supervision is not enough. Dr. Sky talks about the modern day space race back to the moon. Pella's new showroom in Tucson. Homeowner questions including why we don't recommend washable air conditioning filters. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pool-barriers/

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning breaks down how the air conditioner works to cool your home by transferring heat. The function of its parts like coils, compressors, motors, air handler and condensate line. What uses the most energy in a unit. Disadvantage of short cycling. All part of the importance of a pre-summer A/C maintenance check. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-getting-your-ac-ready-for-warm-weather-with-reeis-air-conditioning/

Agriscaping Expert Justin Rohner discusses the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree. A top notch shade tree that produces beautiful blooms, loves the heat and provides some medicinal purposes. Deep watering tips to address summer heat and avoid root rot. Core aeration for lawns and natural ways for weed control. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-irrigation-tree-of-the-month-pink-trumpet-tree-with-agriscaping/

Lori Stauffer of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses how the organization was created to address the excessive number of drowning fatalities in Arizona. While they've drastically reduced incidents, the public must continue to do their part. Plus questions about retaining wall crumbling, sunken living room, cooler lower wall and steps to close a home for the summer. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-drowning-prevention/

A comment from the Consumer Product Safety Commission says they are looking into a possible ban on home gas stoves. But that's not where this topic started. We cut through the facts, hyperbole and things you should already be doing in your home not related to gas stoves. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-potential-ban-on-gas-stoves/

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Statistician Dave Dewalt, USDA-National Agriculture Statistic Service. He collects data to show the amount of agriculture commodities (food and fiber) that's available. Dave details what is involved to get those stats. Plus history of the USDA, Arizona's contribution and 'lock up procedures' to release commodities evenly. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-top-az-ag-commodities-with-julia-murphree-of-az-farm-bureau-and-dave-dewalt-usda-nass-statistician/

We look at today's appliances with upgraded features that can make cooking easier and create healthy meals in your kitchen. Plus some 'show and tell' tricky homeowner questions based on pictures from our Facebook page regarding a window leak that roofers and window contractors say is not their issue and bathroom fans not exhausting air properly. Original Podcast Page With Expanded Content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-living-in-place/

There's a difference in concept between home insurance coverage and home warranties. Insurance is designed to protect your home on a large scale. Warranties cover repairs on individual items. Phocus Insurance Company's Insurance Counselor Mike Lowry discusses what each coverage entails, what it does not cover and why we are not a fan of warranties. Original Podcast Page With Expanded Content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-homeowners-insurance-vs-warranty-with-phocus-insurance-services/

Growing your own vegetables, fruits and herbs should be fun! Over time you could grow even more and become an Urban Farmer like Farmer Greg Peterson! He discusses how everyone everyday participates in the local Food Economy. And how your success can turn your 'fun hobby' into profit! Original podcast page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farm-urban-farm-fun-with-farmer-greg-peterson/

We features some of the trends in landscaping from water conservation to smart technology, hard surfaces, outdoor patios and more. Plus homeowner's have issues with faucets, water heaters, door to door home improvement salespeople and more on solar. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-landscaping-trends/

Buying your first home is a huge step toward solidifying your future both financially, physically and achieving the American Dream. Rosie details some aspects of buying your first home and points you may want to consider before you sign on the dotted line. Know what your buying and what you can afford. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-tips-for-the-first-time-homebuyer/

Jay Harper says its time to transition from winter to warm season veggies. Tomatoes, squash, herbs, peppers, melons and more. Starting small is the key for first timers. And the advantages of raised container gardening over typical ground planting. Fertilizing, watering techniques, weed control, all you need to know to grow your own! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-warm-season-vegetables-with-jay-harper/

Our Weekly To Do on glass walls. A feature that enhances the view small or large. But it requires structural work to install. Plus questions on concrete cost, moisture penetration in stem walls, popping floor tiles, mold 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-glass-walls/

Design trends highlighted the annual KBIS show. Homeowners desire to make their home a place of health, rest, recovery, work and exercise. Rosie Right Remodeling's Designing Expert Rochelle Horn discusses working with Rosie and Jennifer's interior design project with things to consider like where to start. Plus a homeowner mysterious collapse of the garage ceiling...for starters. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-interior-design-trends-to-inspire-your-home-remodel-with-rosie-right-design-build-remodel/

Agriscaping Expert Justin Rohner discusses the Tree Of The Month the Acacia. 5 varieties that grow well in the desert. A nice shade tree, non-evasive root system and unless you have a giraffe, pest free. Explains the concept of agriscaping, composting and just what is juglone? Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-plant-health-care-tree-of-the-month-acacia/

On location at Tucson Festival Of Books. Guests include: James Robinson/Bookman's Entertainment Exchange Roger Naylor/Award Winning Writer, Hiker, Arizona Tourism Hall Of Fame And homeowner questions on foundations, permits, blind repair and vinyl floor buckling. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-national-ladder-safety-month/

Rosie On The House on location from The 2023 Tucson Book Festival. Guest is the past director of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham. Discussing the best things about State 48, how construction has become a building science and books, books, books! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-creating-your-home-library-and-caring-for-your-books/

You won't believe the innovations in Arizona agriculture. Robotics, soil sensors, irrigation water management and more in the dairy and alfalfa industries. Even 'purified manure' to natural gas! But innovations take time to develop and come at a cost in time and money. Julie Murphree, AZ Farm Bureau Arie Van Hofwegen, Paloma Dairy Wade Accomazzo, Accomazzo Company Robyn Lawson Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-ag-innovations-with-julie-murphree-of-az-farm-bureau-arie-van-hofwegen-of-paloma-dairy-wade-accomazzo-of-accomazzo-company

After Rosie's strong opinion about door to door solar sales scams, one salesperson respectfully disagrees with his assessment. Arizona Renaissance Festival's Shamus The Insulter gets "verbal" with us. Plus, we tackle questions on proper water softening, elastomeric paint and a happy homeowner updates up on his home repiping project. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-homeowner-tool-essentials/

Rosie and Jennifer give a "thumbs up" for products homeowners should know about. From slip resistant products to safe grill brushes and dual purpose switch plates. Plus callers have issues with the realistic cost of an A/C tune up, electrical cords behind the wall, electrical question and flat roof repair. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-our-favorite-products-from-the-2023-national-hardware-show/

Edible landscapes can create your own food forest. From simple things like growing herbs to berries and fruit trees, Farmer Greg gives you ways to get started by understanding permaculture, thinking like nature. Explaining the layers of a food forest, starting simple using containers and other tips to harvest what you like to eat! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/diy/what-is-an-edible-landscape-and-how-do-i-create-one/

We answer homeowner questions on a noisy mini split, cleaning a glass shower door, and laminate floor moisture damage. Then a homeowner received 2 bids from solar salespeople on installing a system that are not even close to compatible. That set off a warning you need to know if a solar salesperson knocks on your door and what you should do about it. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-building-supplies/

It's time to think about that annual ritual spring cleaning. Usual spring cleaning most likely consists of cleaning windows, door or curtains. Our focus, on the other hand, is on cleaning tasks most people don't think about: cluttered kitchen drawers, the cabinet under the kitchen sink, refrigerator coils, laundry room dust, the garbage disposal rubber gasket, etc.. Plus, did you know that a shower safety bar that doesn't require drilling into the wall? Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-time-to-start-planning-for-spring-cleaning/

Jay Harper says now is the time to plant your tomato, pepper and herb plants with tips for a bountiful harvest. He even gives his 'go to' variety of tomato plants and what causes splitting tomatoes as they're growing. Plus listeners have questions concerning frost damage, citrus pruning, shade trees and being proactive regarding weed control. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-tomato-and-pepper-plants-with-jay-harper/

Audubon Arizona Director Of Bird Conservation Tice Supplee joins us for our Weekly To Do on attracting and feeding a bounty of year round and visiting bird species. Plus homeowners have questions on removing a sunken living room, sound proofing, removing existing wallpaper and more!

When homeowners decide to start a project, they can discover their new structure or building has created an issue going forward due to easement and setback requirements. We're shedding light on the differences between these two aspects, why it matters and how you can access information before you make a costly mistake. Plus a Life Worth Living In Place segment on bidets.

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett. Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Evergreen Pear. Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health. Proper pruning tips for trees and shrubs to promote spring grown and protect nesting birds this time of year. Laura talks about Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation of Arizona wildlife from the smallest birds to the biggest owls. Original broadcast page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-pruning-your-trees-tree-of-the-month-evergreen-pear/

Pantry stuffed with half-empty cereal boxes and duplicates of items because you couldn’t see what you already had before grocery shopping? Are your spices falling all over each other? Having trouble finding what you need when you need it? It’s time to organize the pantry. Plus homeowner have lots of questions and we get them answers!

There are many types of floor coverings ranging from carpet to stone. We discuss the various hard flooring surfaces to consider for indoor and outdoor applications and how to maintain them. All hard surfaces we discuss for the outdoors can be used indoors. But not the other way around. Plus some Do It Yourself installation tips.

Water is a hot topic in Arizona. The reliance of Arizona agriculture is paramount to food production for the country and beyond. Facing a long term drought we ask: What are farmers doing to conserve water? Why do we grow alfalfa, cotton, and other “thirsty crops” in the desert? We answer these questions and more with Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau and very special guest Agriculture Consultant Nicholas Kenny. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-water-with-arizona-farm-bureau-and-npk-agricultural-consultant-nicholas-kenny/

Arizona have a unique charm. Mixture of architecture ranging from ultra-modern and contemporary to traditional, southwestern, country, and territorial. All brought into settlements by early residents. Plus answering questions about cast iron pipes, roof replacement, gas tankless water heaters and more!

David Byrnes of Rosie Certified Green Intelligent Design explains the reasons and value you get with a whole house energy audit. Using advanced technology (that's pretty cool), an audit shows you where you home is leaking valuable energy. A great starting point to address those leaks without guessing and reduce your energy bill. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-obtaining-home-energy-efficiency-though-build-science-with-green-integrated-design/

Farmer Greg Peterson discusses the best and worst directions of sunlight in placing your garden, water sources and irrigation besides your garden hose, building healthy life into the soil because just dirt ain't gonna cut it. His proven techniques can lead to a beautiful BODACIOUS garden! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-bodaciousgarden-with-the-urban-farm

The Cost Versus Value report is the 'Kelly Blue Book Of Remodeling'. Averaging the cost of the project, immediate value to the home and return on investment. A realistic guideline that helps you envision what you want to have done, budgeting and more. You might be surprised at the most and least return on investment projects. Plus answering homeowner questions.

Time to prune back those rose bushes even if they're full of blooms. Jay Harper explains why it's important to cut them back for future growth. After recent rain, tips to control weeds before they get out of hand. Maintaining and thoughts on keeping the winter lawn all year long. Plus ways to enjoy fruit tree harvest by planting varieties that ripen at different times.

Rosie Right Remodeling team of Bruce Stumbo and Romano Klepec join Rosie to give you the proper steps for a successful remodeling project. From researching licensed contractors to asking the right questions creating a relationship with the prospective contractor. Investing the time and details is key! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-what-it-means-for-you-home-remodeling-projects-to-be-rosie-right-every-time-with-rosie-right-design-build-remodeling

Replacing cracked or chipped tile can be a DYI task. We get you thru the steps to get the job done. Arizona Game And Fish Urban Wildlife Specialist Darren Julian discusses what can done about wildlife intrusion like coyotes in neighborhoods. And callers need help with drain pipe debris, shower drain issue and tips for January is Getting Organized Month.

There's a method in creating the many colors of paint. Sherwin Williams' Senior Account Design Consultant Laurie Clark explains it starts with a group of color consultants that determines and names the many colors on the pallet leading to the 2023 Color Of The Year. Great tools to try different colors without painting a wall section. Rosie details his method of a great paint job on walls.

Plants, trees and shrubs create an elegant landscape. Agriscaping creates an elegant EDIBLE landscape. Guest Justin Rohner discusses our Tree Of The Month the Evergreen Elm which has edible components. And details what it takes to create a successful edible landscape by identifying microclimates and shade that could give you a year round harvest. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-benefits-of-trees-tree-of-the-month-evergreen-elm-with-agriscape

Tips on keeping your car looking nice and clean. Homeowner question concerning cracked driveway and walkways, building a room on an existing patio slab, a 2x4 in the attic not properly connected, air conditioner making a 'door spring like noise' and more!

Where did today’s paint come from and how much has its composition changed over time? From its earliest forms used in ancient drawings, Roman and Greek pigments to binding agents in the Renaissance period, paint has an interesting history with many different mixing agents that might surprise you. Joined by Arizona Painting Company's Doug Caris, we 'paint' the story.

The leafy greens consumed by the US and Canada are grown year round and shipped from Yuma, Arizona. Paul Brierley, Executive Director of Yuma Center Of Excellence For Desert Agriculture discusses the processes and challenges in keeping this Billion dollar Arizona industry moving. And how the Yuma Center connects science and agriculture to become more productive with less resources. Joined by Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azleafygreens-with-arizona-farm-bureau

Learn about what Rosie On The House can do for the Arizona homeowner. From our website to the Home Maintenance Calendar including the way to maintain your home's complete history from remodeling to task reminders with our home maintenance app powered by Home Zada. Ways to dispose your tree besides just tossing it in the trash. And homeowner questions answered.

Discussion and commentary on Rosie On The House most popular topics: Native plants and trees that will attract birds and butterflies. The 5 must-do fixes for your aging home, especially if it was constructed in the 60's-80's. What you must know about PFAS or Forever Chemicals that are found in just about everything. Converting a carport into an inclosed garage. And things a 'newbie' should know about Arizona. (like skiing? Sure!)

New Years Eve is usually centered around food and drink. With the help of the Arizona Farm Bureau, we're featuring wine from Cove Mesa Winery, dates from Date Pac/Natural Delights and pastas around the world using the unique Desert Durum Wheat. Farm fresh, grown in Arizona!

Rosie, Romey and Jennifer share some of their Christmas Eve family traditions and stories over the years as kids and when their kids had kids! Including a special reading by Rosie's Dad and Mom, Dr. Romero and Baby Kay, of the Cajun Night Before Christmas. A taste from Rosie's south Louisiana roots. And we help some homeowners with their questions.