Rosie on the House

We discuss a survey showing demand for home improvement features including a comeback of a lost home feature. Responses of our Home Maintenance Calendar (now called the Homeowner Handbook!). Plus we take listener questions on termite damage around a wood window sill, freezer issue, dishwasher not heating, how to determine if a hot water heater solar panel is working properly, and cost for a detached RV garage.

During the holidays and year round, you rely on your appliances to run smoothly. Rosie Certified Honest Appliance Service Sales And Repair (HASSAR) features great maintenance tips to keep dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators, washing machines and more running properly.

The Justice Brothers Ranch is the longest continually operated citrus orchard in the state of Arizona, and the operation has been family owned since its inception in 1928. Selwyn Justice joins Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau to discuss their U-Pick orchard featuring a variety of citrus and farm stand for farm fresh products.

A big THANK YOU to all that listen to our show and use our resources at Rosie On The House.com. Most Asked Question Of The Week is how to keep a Christmas Tree fresh thru New Year's Day. Our Weekly To Do on Glass Panes. Adam Homer of Pella Windows talks about if condensation or fog develops in between the glass panes. Plus our social media update!

The pandemic has made it tough on many families. For those who are fortunate, its no better time to give thanks and contribute to your favorite organization. In this hour, we highlight our 3 favorites. John Junker with St. Vincent de Paul, Marc Boehm with Military Assistance Mission and Jason Barlow with Habitat For Humanity. Each explains how their organization has tackled assisting needs during the pandemic and how you can help.

The Urban Farm's Farmer Greg says think more than just a garden. Mimic what nature does in the forest by creating your own backyard food forest. Plant what you like to eat, plants to attract pollinators, ground cover, shade and privacy hedgerows that provide citrus, fruits and more! Lots of great tips to get started.

Discussing homeowner topics about home inspectors, smoke detectors, gas line plumbing, installing solar before this year's tax credit ends, scams and air conditioning listener questions. Plus the Most Asked Question Of The Week, what's the difference between watts and lumens in a light bulb and how to calculate them?

By popular demand, Hospitality Bio Cleaners are back to discuss how they can disinfect your home to operating room standards! They explain the science behind their five step procedure Bio 360 Plus. Introducing their Bio Defender Film Coating that kills 99.99% microorganisms and coming soon their Bio Defender Sanitizing Solution. Plus why 'Dwell Time' is an important term you need know.

Gardening is more popular that ever and its the perfect time to join others and start yours! Jay gives you some tips to get started and maintain your garden. Jay Danick of West Coast Turf talks about the advantages of rye grass for winter lawns. Questions about eucalyptus trees, removing hedges near a gas line, keeping a ficus tree from producing berries and more!

Questions about dishwasher performance and maintenance, liquid or power, braided stainless steel supply lines, water heaters, why we don't recommend radiant barrier products, sound proofing a home near a freeway, why do septic systems back up during the holidays and more! Good information to know BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS!

On top of giving away a new top of the line Air Conditioning Heating unit, REEis Air Conditioner & Home Comfort discusses what a home energy audit can do in making your home more efficient. The misconceptions and proper way a heat pump functions. What to consider when its time to replace your older unit? Listeners ask if moving a unit from the roof to a cool spot in the yard makes a difference and how to insulate a new build metal building.

John discusses our Tree Of The Month the Arizona Sycamore, pruning and trimming tips for evergreen and deciduous trees for late fall early winter, making your own compost/mulch, the proper amount of mulch avoiding a 'soil volcano' and focusing on the root collar, avoid planting a tree too deep and more tree tips.

Holiday gatherings will be a lot different this year. We have suggestions on what you can do for guests staying over and virtual ideas using technology for family and friends. Answers to the most asked question of the week on why does plumbing backup during the holidays. Real cost of kitchen remodeling and more things around our house you should know.

With the holidays coming, you rely on your appliances to run smoothly . Rosie Certified Honest Appliance Service Sales And Repair (HASSAR) features great maintenance tips to keep dishwashers, garbage disposals, refrigerators, washing machines and more running properly.

Julia Murphree is an native Arizonan who grow up on her father's cotton farm in Pima county. Today, she is the spokeswoman for Arizona Farm Bureau and joins Rosie On The House the first Saturday of every month for our #FarmFresh hour connecting Arizona residence with local agriculture commodities coming our of our farms and ranches. Agriculture in Arizona is a 23 billion dollar industry and our focus this wee is Arizona’s #MedjoolDates with special guest Juan Guzman of Natural Delights.

Halloween, Arizona Highways Magazine's feature on Frank Lloyd Wright and the Most Asked Question Of The Week on attic ventilation. Roger Naylor discusses his latest book ''Arizona Scenic Roads And Hikes, his award winning book on Arizona State Parks and some of his favorite places to visit around the Great State Of Arizona!

Phoenix Historian Steve Schumacher discusses Phoenix's 150th Anniversary. How the founders chose the location out of three areas, the association with the Hohokam culture and how Phoenix got the name. Dr. Sky talks about Mars and the Halloween moon. And this week's blog on fasteners.

Thanks to incredible engineering and management, an understanding how Arizona moves, manages and delivers water to customers. Featuring Salt River Project, Central Arizona Project, University Of Arizona Water Resources Research Center and The Arizona Farm Bureau as the biggest consumer of water for a 23.3 Billion Dollar agriculture.

A wealth of homeowner information at Rosie On The House.com, the most remodeling request on kitchens, most asked question of the week on frost protection and a listener has a paneling problem.

Tom James and Nick Jara introduce you to Hospitality Bio Cleaners. The Gold Standard in residential and commercial disinfection services. Their proven Bio360+ Disinfection System is scientifically developed to disinfection your space to hospital operating room standard. They detail their company, services, research and we put them to the test with results.

Farmer Greg favorite subject, growing citrus trees! Starting with preparing the correct hole, creating his recipe, which he explains, for healthy soil before you plant new trees. The varieties of citrus you can grow, managing the proper height of the trees, explains successive ripening for more abundance, the benefits of fish emulsion spray and much more!

Gavin Torel from Gilbert, AZ is a 13 year old self taught singer, songwriter, guitarist of all genres of music, and a multi instrumentalist. Already playing at restaurants and events around the valley. Carrie Schnepf of Schnepf Farms helped with this month's Staycation accomodations at The Cozy Peach vintage Airstream trailers. Plus the Pumpkin Chili Festival!

Adam Homer of Pella Windows discusses how the latest color trend in their windows have become very popular. And details what Rosie says is the absolute best Pella window for the desert or any home. Which is why he says don't replace you windows until you get an education and quote from Pella Windows and Doors! Plus homeowner questions about their Pella Windows.

Now is the time to get your gardens planted, lawn seeding, weeds under control and proper watering schedules for fall. Plus getting new trees in the ground including suggested types for shade. And if you don't have space in the yard, consider container gardens.

Most Asked Question Of The Week: How to keep woodpeckers from pecking at the roof? And listener questions on mystery wet leaks, bath remodel in a manufactured home, painting clay tiles and leak detection devices.

Harold Perkins of Galaxy Lending Group discusses a new additional refinancing fee called The Adverse Market Fee! A half percent fee that goes into effect December 1st, 2020. If you're looking to use home equity to do some remodeling, Harold explains how you can save thousands of dollars provided you act before December 1st.

SavATree's John Eisenhower is joined by Sarah Maitland to discuss maintenance and proper pruning for fall weather. How trees have survived the hottest summer ever. The Tree Of The Month The Canyon Hackberry. And lots of listener tree questions.

Discussion of our Tip Of The Week about paint condition. Joe with Arizona Painting Company talks about the things to look for when its time to repaint the exterior and interior of your home. Rosie's questions to ask when considering a painting company. And listener questions on mold removal and permits.

The human desire to bring a connection between the indoors and outdoors began to show up in the designs of the architects of the 20th century. Don Ryden of Ryden Architects discusses the history of housing during that period with stories of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright who worked toward designing truly American homes while connecting the indoors with the outdoors.

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Jason Barnard of Whitebarn Hay And Cattle in beautiful Cochise County. Producing beef, hay and Jason's chillies connection with his uncle Ed Curry, the world's premier chili farmer. He discusses his family story of farming, his methods producing beef and his children have authored a book about what farm life is all about.

The pros and cons of flagstone patios. Discussion on pool covers. They are not all the same. And listener questions including enclosing a carport into a garage for $14,000?

The International Dark Sky Association works to protect the night sky from light pollution for all to enjoy. Arizona has quite a few certified communities too! Director Dr. Jeff Hall of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff discusses its importance. Dr. Sky talks about what to look for in the current night sky including Mars, The Milky Way and other fascinating facts in the night sky.

Time to plant your garden and prepare your winter lawn. Jay Harper of The Farms Choice discusses what vegetables to plant, annual plants for landscapes and mowing preparation to seed your winter lawn. Plus fertilization, battery powered tools, balcony and roof gardens and a question of coffee grounds in garden dirt.

Referrals, Rosie On The House offers, proper tips about power washing around the home and questions about roof rats, gas fireplace safety precautions, solar tube light install and laminate over a tile floor.

Taking advantage of opportunities to incorporate natural light into the home has many benefits. Balancing the right windows to the right amount of light so that no light need to be turned on. We give some examples. Plus a brand new program in Yavapai County to tackle the lack of affordable housing with free single family home plans!

Farmer Greg and Bill McDorman discuss the 7th Annual Great American Seed Up! How you can purchase adaptable, non-GMO, heirloom seeds to plant and how to save and re-plant the seeds they produce! A great way to grow your own food in these challenging times. Which is why this year's event is on-line and available outside Arizona. Bill gives a great comparison how seeds are smarter than a smartphone.

Rochelle Hartigan of GE Lighting talks about their incredible line of bulbs that go beyond light. Multi colors, security, even entertainment with speakers in the bulb! Jeff Carmichael of REEis Air Conditioning discusses air filters. The types to use and when to change them. The best wood for fireplaces. Plus homeowners have questions!

Rosie Certified Statewide Lighting discusses how lighting technology like LEDs has changed the way you can light spaces in your home. The trends in lighting like Edison Bulbs, ceiling fans and other lighting that provides quality, functionality at a lower cost. Plus callers with their lighting questions.

John Eisenhower is joined by Dave Jernigan of The Gardner's Touch discussing the trend of gardens over landscapes. Good tips on when to begin seeding for winter lawns. Tree treatments after a summer of excessive heat. And the advantages of The Tree Of The Month, The Arizona Rosewood.

Jason of fire restoration company Kowalski Construction assist with the Question Of The Week: If A Home Was In The Area Of A Recent Wildfire, How Do You Get Rid Of The Smoke Odors? Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame rocker ALICE COOPER talks about his fundraiser of chocolate milk bottles for his Solid Rock Foundation Teen Center. Becky from Arizona Chimney Sweep & Air Ducts explains how now is the time to get your fireplaces and chimneys cleaned.

Lighting up your outdoor space helps illuminate your home as the days get shorter. Plus provide safety and security! With advances in LED technology, its more affordable than the traditional line voltage lighting. But there are proper ways to install to avoid blare bombs.

Matt Herrington of Arizona organic grown Copper Star Beef joins Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau talking about his cattle farming process, challenges and market direct to home. Arizona grown potatoes. And another special guest, rocker Alice Cooper talks about his fundraiser with Danzeisen Dairy's collectible chocolate milk bottle for his Solid Rock Foundation Teen Center.

Rosie thanks listeners for family concerns near Hurricane Laura, how to renew cultured marble tops and home security lighting. Plus questions on insulating water treatment systems, french door resealing, sound proofing double doors and hot duct work. And a listener thought Rosie was exaggerating about condensate collection until he tried it.

Rosie Certified TWD Design Build Remodel discusses the concept of universal design. The design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. Grab bars, better access to cabinets and appliances, lighting to home additions for multi-generational families.

Paul Holdeman of The Pond Gnome builds award-winning living ecosystem water features for Arizona homeowners who want to spend time enjoying their own backyard retreat! Having a unique outdoor environment in harmony with nature. Ponds with fish, frogs, turtles and yes, you can swim in too!

Our Tip Of The Week on cleaning and sealing grout is detailed by our professional Josh Lawlor of CLEARCO Window And Carpet Cleaning. And listener questions about leaking hose bibs outside the home, a neighbor's tree causing issues on a listener's property, insulation for a manufactured home and Josh helps out on a grout color problem.

When choosing contractors, Rosie has particular details you should know and questions you should ask each contractor before you sign a contract. Jill Hanks of APS details why they asked customers to reduce their power to avoid rolling blackouts. Plus listener question on a mini split installation and ventilation. Rosie's Consumer Guide On Choosing A Contractor

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm details the proper ways to buy, plant and grow fruit trees. Do the trees fit your climate? Importance of chill hours, root stock and ripening times. New way to dig the hole, the ingredients for the right mix of dirt and organic material, proper size basin, watering and fertilization. Plus Arizona Game & Fish program to fill thousands of water basins for wildlife and how you can help!

We tackle homeowner questions on what to consider turning a patio into a liveable space, mini splits, water seepage from an improperly closed in carport, and cooling water from a well storage tank. Weekly To Do on lush landscapes without excessive water use. And Question Of The Week: How to hang drywall if you want to do it yourself.

Rosie is joined by Bruce Stumbo from Rosie Remodeling to talk about 3 ways you can create space and save money without an addition to the home. Details on mini split cooling and insulation for the garage, removing a load bearing wall the proper way and closing a carport into an enclosed garage the right way and up to code.