Rosie on the House

Whether your water source comes from the tap, flood irrigation, graywater and rain, Farmer Greg discusses effective ways to get that water to where its needed. How woody mulch, ground cover and drip tape can lead to good results. Removing chlorine from tap water and gopher proofing your gardens.

Learn about the benefits of cooling your space with Mini Split air conditioning. Plus homeowner questions on elastomeric painting a foam room as a do it yourself project, screened holes under the eaves of a home, exhaust fans code in a new home build, and can you backwash a pool with the sewer cleanout located on the side of a home.

The hottest trend color of windows is black. Before you think that dark color generates heat, Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors explains how advances in the frames and glass has made it possible. Plus other things to consider when replacing windows besides energy efficiency. Warranties, sound reduction, the right way to position sunscreens, detailed explanation about the glass and more!

Talking about oranges ready for picking while not disturbing new blossoms blooming for next year's fruit. SavATree's John Eisenhower has suggestions on juicing and storing that juice in various ways. Justin Rohner of Queen Creek Botanical Gardens talks about Agriscaping and the many things to see at the gardens. What it takes to have a beautiful garden and eat it too!

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books! Rosie discusses utility budget billing plans ahead of summer pricing. Weekly To Do with Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors on window maintenance for summer heat. Homeowner questions include a gate install on a block fence, washing machine water draining is causing the toilet water to rise and completely empty and refinishing an existing bathtub.

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books! Your windows are the weakest link inside your home's envelope. To ensure they are working efficiently, inspecting and repairing any damage from caulking to cleaning the tracks and outside glass. We discuss the do's and don'ts. We reveal the winner of our new home Mystery Sound and explain what it is. Whats the best way to remove an inground pool? And a product we recommend for cleaning vinyl surfaces.

A packed group of guests discuss the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree (or as our panel calls it the Tabebuia). A tree you should consider for your landscape. Plus proper ways for caring for plants. Featuring John Eisenhower and Peter Conden from SavATree and Horticulturist Arborist Steve Priebe.

Our Weekly To Do on upkeep in your garage. Plus questions about plumbing for graywater, using a sheen exterior paint finish, installing a whole home water softening system, removing non-paintable silicone and other highlights of the weekend!

Adam Homer of Pella Windows And Doors discusses the benefits of upgrading to better engineered windows. More than just energy efficiency, homeowners are looking for aesthetics, low maintenance, dust and noise reduction. Windows and doors can be the weakest link in your home's efficiency. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/the-top-five-benefits-of-replacing-your-windows-doors/

Sossaman Farms is known for producing heritage grains used in baking bread, brewing beer, and by distillers. Steve and Caroline Sossaman join Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree to talk about the incredible history of the farm in its 103rd year. The many types of ancient grains grown and sold thru Hayden Flour Mills. And Steve explains why they're not just making a living but making a life!

Listener questions include radiant barrier attic install, moisture under a tile floor with no damage to the slab, troubleshooting a jet tub motor problem, overcoating a flat roof and installing a macerating toilet in a laundry room. Plus what is biophilia?

Tips on keeping recently painted areas clean. Some of the trends found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show. The mystery sound coming from a newly built home is SOLVED. The homebuilder explains what it is and how they repaired it. Plus caller questions on a backyard fountain pump problem and what it takes for a drywall finish level 5.

Not large livestock. Farmer Greg and guest Kari Spencer are talking chickens and goats. Laying hens for fresh eggs, fresh goat's milk and other useful benefits. Providing the proper housing from lay boxes, roosting areas to protection against predators. The myths about roosters. Plus other 'livestock' to consider from ducks to bees!

Listener questions about flickering lights at random times, slab leaks and piping, raised planter water damage near patio, dust issue in the home. Recommendations on elastomeric versus 'breathable' paint. And the types of paint and where to apply them.

Head of the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham discusses the hot construction market. Every construction project is facing challenges in labor, supply and time of completion. Jeff talks about those issues. The importance of lead and asbestos test before remodeling especially if your home was built before 1978. Plus learn about 'pre-loading'. The reason tiles are stacked on the roof of a new home build.

Time to fertilize citrus trees and proper pruning for new spring growth. Applying pre-emergent to deter weeds. If you have winter lawns, some tips to keep it going. Or remove it completely and get a rebate from local city municipalities. Oh, get your tomatoes and other garden plants in your hedgerows, planters, etc. Jay Harper's got your back!

The weather is great! So is that 'Honey Do' list. We go over some of those tasks and how to tackle them. Rosie and Jennifer talks about some takeaways from the International Kitchen And Bath Show. Plus homeowner questions on lifting sheet vinyl flooring, tank versus tankless water heaters and Rosie's tips for a successful Super Bowl/Valentine's Day Weekend!

Preparation is the key to a great paint job. Starting with investing in the right tools and a great paint product. Paint failure is generally due to poor surface preparation. We discuss the tips and tricks for drywall, wood, even block cement walls. Rosie has suggestions to keep your honey happy for the Super Bowl. And can paint cover cigarette/cigar smoke on the walls? It goes deeper than that!

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett. Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Evergreen Pear. Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health. So we tackle 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.

We discuss the good and not so good condition of the hot housing market in Arizona. Proper way to DYI cleaning and sealing your patio concrete surface. Homeowner questions about blistering areas on a foam roof and suggestions on which way to vent a roof. Plus the things to consider when looking to buy an older home.

Before you paint, choosing the right color used to be a chore. Thanks to Sherwin Williams, peel and stick sample colors and their Colorsnap Visualizer App can visualize the many different shades of color to help make your decision and avoid color mistakes after its done. Plus listener questions on building a storage shed, neighbor's leaking planter on a block wall, painting estimates on HOA homes and more mystery home sounds!

Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau's guest is Trevor Bales of Bales Hay Farm & Ranch Feed Store. Trevor's family farm dates back 6 generations. He discusses the history of the farm and the significance of hay farming in Arizona from production to feed.

A home builder is stumped about a sound they've tried to identify in a brand new home. We're stumped too when we heard it! Plus questions about repainting cabinets, ground shifting concern with an empty pool, jet bath tub issue, smoke alarm won't stop beeping, dust problem in the home and securing you home with the proper front door.

Dr. Chad Wilson of East Valley Institute Of Technology talks about a one day event to encourage anyone to consider a career in the building sciences. Bridges Connor of 'Get Organized With Bridges' joins in on our topic of finding harmony with difficult neighbors. January is GO Month (Get Organized). Bridges discusses how tough it can be but there's light at the end of the tunnel to getting things in place and tossing out what you don't need anymore. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/finding-harmony-among-difficult-neighbors/

Planting and a little proper care of fruit and citrus trees can produce for years, even decades! Farmer Greg talks about the varieties that produce in the low desert. Importance of chill hours and root stock. Before you plant, the 3 ways you can kill your trees. Proper hole to dig, the mix of planting ingredients for the hole. Greg's 6-6 rule for health and nutrition. Watering tips from winter to summer to keep from overwatering.

We discuss curb appeal. Features in the front of your home that can turn heads and get serious attention. Discussion on sheetrock wall cracks. The type of crack can determine why it happened. And listener questions on stucco, solar energy, air conditioners and more!

The cleanliness and tidiness of your outdoor spaces can affect your neighbors. Especially if a neighbor's property becomes an eyesore that intrudes on your side. We discuss what you can do about it in a neighborly way (if you don't live in an HOA). Plus homeowner questions on vigas repair and relining sewer lines.

Garden expert Jay Harper and Rosarian/Rose Hobbyist Ryan Regehr 'plant' the conversation in your ears about growing and maintaining roses. Obtaining roses, proper way to plant them, proper way to prune the canes for fresh buds and flowers, watering, mulching, everything you need to know to be a possible Rosarian yourself!

How to handle people dumping trash in the wrong places. As cities are asking residents to reduce water use, how you can do it and not notice the difference. Plus listener questions on best way to find a builder for a new home, what is efflorescence on a block wall and how to clean it, porcelain sink repair, fireplace smoke returning in the home issue and more!

Over decades, the front porch was a lost home feature. Yet it provides opportunities for people to meet and connect with their neighbors. Spending more time outside at the front of the house will improve communication between you and your neighbors. We detail why and how to make the front porch inviting. John Eisenhower has thoughts on how to handle nuisance trees between property lines in a neighborly way.

Tree experts John Eisenhower and Gary Peterson is joined by Landscape Architect Janet Waibel to discuss the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Elm. The many benefits of trees from shade to privacy. Planting the right tree in the right space. Proper way to design your landscape. Kinds of trees to consider for your specific purpose. And much more tree talk!

Thinking of volunteering your time to a favorite cause? We provide some good tips to find the right organization that fits your interest. David Weedman of Arizona Game And Fish talks about using Christmas trees to build fish habitats in state lakes. Plus homeowner questions on exposed nails on a new roof and home value of walk in showers versus a walk in and tub shower.

There are neighbors who own or rent in your neighborhood. And short term neighbors in rentals (Vrbo, AirBnB) which can pose challenges. We tackle the topic while answering homeowner questions on water and mold damage, vinyl siding peeling, shower pan damage, metal roof issue and hanging pictures on a block wall.

Arizona is a major producer of 15 types of leafy greens. Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Kami Weedle who oversees food safety at Rousseau Farms. She discusses how Arizona has been in the forefront for food safety, the process of harvesting, packing and marketing greens and more! Plus why you should includes leafy greens in your diet.

If we learned anything the past two years, its a good ideal to be prepared for anything! Outlining the projects and tasks that you need to plan for throughout the year. With shortages of labor and materials combined with their rising costs, you need to ensure that you can handle large projects and repairs from financial and timeline standpoints. We discuss things to consider.

Our BLOG features easy tips to become a good neighbor. Our special guest Dr. David Dean of Grand Canyon University puts a twist on this topic by pointing out some of bad and good neighbors in Arizona history. From a bloody feud between two families that likely delayed statehood to good neighbors that created the GI Bill and innovative home construction in Arizona.

Permaculture is the art and science of working in the flow of nature to create self sufficient, sustainable landscapes. But let Farmer Greg explain it in simpler terms that can work to your advantage for trees and gardens. Learn about regeneration, stacking functions, circular composting and the fruit you can grow in the low desert!

Our weekly radio broadcast was preempted by Christmas Day...which is good with us because we want to be home on Christmas Day too! Not wanting to leave listeners completely high and dry for two weeks we recorded this special, commercial free podcast sharing our favorite Christmas memories and traditions.

We discuss what's going on at Rosie On The House. A listener lets us know about a 'too good to be true' story with lots of red flags. Gift ideas made in Arizona. John Junker of St. Vincent dePaul talks about how they feed, clothe, house and heal those in need and how you can help.

We discuss some of the most popular Rosie On The House Blogs of the year. Including identifying and removing a load bearing wall, the reason stucco is popular on desert homes, insulation and more. Plus listener questions on heating the outdoor patio and maintenance issue on a shared stucco block wall.

Winter time means watching the weather for frosty days. Tips to keep your gardens and trees from getting frostbite. Christmas tree watering tips. Protecting citrus on the tree from frost. Dealing with out of control plants and trees. When to apply pre-emergent to avoid spring weeds. Care for poinsettias and Christmas cactus.

Giving Back! Helping those non-profit organizations that serve those in need. We talk with Jason Barlow of Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona about the completion of their first 3-D Printed Home. A discussion on insulation. What 'R value' means and why more insulation in the home is not necessarily better or efficient. Rosie gives you things to consider. Plus a listener needs help repairing vigas poles under the patio.

All those home 'honey do's' can wait. The weather is perfect for exploring Arizona!! Award Winning Author Roger Naylor talks about his favorite hikes from high elevation to low level trails anyone can enjoy. Deputy Director Becky Blane of Arizona Office Of Tourism talks about the many landmarks, museums and of course the Grand Canyon that you should explore. Plus we explain Barrier Free Travel for wheelers, walkers and baby boomers.

John Eisenhower is joined by Branch Manager Gary Peterson to discuss our Tree Of The Month: the White Mulberry Tree. A study on an endless water supply called Primary Water. Tips on protecting your trees and plants from frost. And reasons to might have to remove a tree completely.

Discussion on city rebates for water conservation. A study on who are the primary decision makers during a remodeling project, men or women? Questions on doorbell repair, pebble tec or plaster for pools, water pipe insulation, can you install a whirly bird on an old evap cooler boot and Life Worth Living In Place tips and products for the elderly.

We discuss why November is the right time to examine your energy bill and check the cost of summer cooling. Why some rooms are hotter or cooler that others in the home. The safe temperatures for your water heater. Plus other ways to keep warm while looking ahead to the heat of next summer.

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is General Manager of Arizona Milk Producers Tammy Baker. The dairy industry is a near billion dollar business. Dairy farmers keep a clean farm and land to produce nutritious milk found locally in stores. Tammy discusses the importance of milk in your diet, farm's commitment to sustainability, how the expiration date is determined and 'moooo'ore!

The latest happenings at Rosie On The House. Tips to keep your Christmas tree fresh. Dan Mullaney of FOR Energy explains how a home energy audit is the best way to determine your home's energy efficiency and ways to improve it that can lead to lower energy bills. Plus our Arizona Staycation update.

We discuss our favorite finds from this year's National Hardware Show. Products, innovations and trends shaping the future of home improvement and DYI trends. Outdoor grills, harvesting and food preservation products, tailgating firebox pit, pet pails, suction grabbing apparatus and more! Plus inventor Ken Camarco discusses his creation of an effortless way to load and haul called 'The Boundless Carrier'.

Farmer Greg gives you the scoop on things to consider placing your garden or landscape in your yard. Observing your space, direction of the sun, which direction works best. Sources of water to use. Creating an 'old growth food forest', explaining the 7 layers of a food forest. Lasagna gardening and more tips to grow your own!