Rosie on the House

Garage doors have become more safer and smarter to operate. Chris and Trevor of Same Day Garage Door Services discuss how technology has evolved, the MyQ app as a gamechanger and tips to keep your garage door functioning correctly on site and away from the home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-smarter-safer-garages-with-same-day-garage-door-services/

Grow your own 'FARM-macy'. Justin Rohner talks about healing gardens. Focusing on growing plants that support health and wellness. He has the 6 steps featuring plants for specific common health issues, setting your soil right for success and good habits to tender your garden for a healthier you! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-and-healinggardens-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Plumbing expert Eddie Cervantes of Temperature Control in Tucson, Arizona talks about maintaining your plumbing before holiday guests arrive. Preventative care to keep those drains flowing. Including some homeowner questions on slow flushing toilets, black ring in the toilet bowl, a leaking shower valve, garbage disposal care and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-cold-weather-protection-insulate-your-plumbing-with-temperature-control/

Rosie Right Design Build Operations Manager Bruce Stumbo along with Rosie discuss the importance of choosing the right contractors. Why its paramount to find licensed, bonded and insured contractors. Sources in finding reputable companies. And other tips to have a good experience about your remodeling project done right! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-remodeling-in-todays-market-what-homeowners-should-know-with-rosie-right-design-build-remodel/

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Sierra Farms cotton producer Cassy England. One of Arizona's 5 C's, cotton holds a deep historical and cultural importance. The fiber and seed are of the highest quality shipped around the world. We discuss cotton's economic benefit, how technology has help sustainability, near perfect growing conditions and challenges faced for the future. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-and-azcotton-with-julie-murphree-of-the-arizona-farm-bureau-cassie-england-of-sierra-farming/

Guests from Fiberspan Concrete Elements discuss their innovative lightweight concrete vigas that replace traditional wooden vigas on Pueblo style homes. Durable, realistic wood grain fools even the professionals. Also make door and window headers and scuppers that are constructed to last. Plus a homeowner has moisture damage on her home balcony. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-built-to-endure-sustainable-vigas-with-fiberspan-concrete-elements/

Our Weekly To Do on Fall decorating outside your home from pumpkins and plants to simple vintage items. Guests from the Hondo Rodeo Festival talk about the million dollar purse up for grabs featuring the best of the best rodeo riders. Can you super heat you home like super cooling in the summer? And more things happening around the House. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-falldecordelight/

'Farmer Greg' Peterson's guest is Kari Spencer. She discusses the advantages of adding livestock to your Urban Farm. The focus on chickens, ducks and goats. They provide more than eggs, milk and entertainment. As the author of City Farming, Kari talks about what it takes to raise livestock in urban spaces. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-cluck-quack-baa-with-the-urban-farm-city-farming-author-kari-spencer/

Our Weekly To Do on planting trees. We introduce a new Rosie On The House Certified Partner called Fiberspan Concrete Elements. Producing products like vigas that look like natural wood but durable as stone. Plus Tom Cole and Julie Pickerill from the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors discussing the importance of hiring licensed contractors and how you can check their updated information on the ROC website. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-plantatree/

Dennis Rodenberg of Thermal Advantage discusses the unique way to insulate block homes and walls. A non-toxic, non-expanding foam that's injected thru the block cavities that can raise the insulation R-Value about 6 times higher for energy efficiency, sound reduction, less dust and bugs. Its a game changer! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-cooler-homes-lower-bills-foam-injection-unlocked-with-thermal-advantage-llc/

Its the best time of the year to plant your gardens and trees. And the transition to winter lawns. Nursery and garden expert Jay Harper discusses the 'leaf, root and stem' veggies to put in the ground. Controlling weeds thanks to recent rain. Fertilizing and other techniques to get started. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-getreadyforfallgardening-with-jay-harper/

Weekly To Do on reviving your laundry room. Plus homeowner questions on a humidity issue in a zero energy home, surface water intrusion from a neighbor's gutters, a new garage floor coating, roofing, water/sewer line insurance 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-laundryroomrevival/

The water treatment industry is filled with misleading and fraudulent claims. Jon Owens of Aquazona/Kinetico discusses popular treatment devices highlighting operation, limitations and differences among manufacturers. Why a Consumer Confidence Report from your water supplier may not tell the whole story on contaminants. And explaining a real water softening system that actually works. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-6-things-to-know-about-your-water-with-aquazona-kinetico/

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner discusses his holiday gardening advice focusing on fast growing plants to harvest in time for the holidays. What to plant for winter gardening. The concept of agritainment zoning as a way to reduce farmland loss. Gardening soil tips and the unique farmer's market. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-holiday-garden-secrets-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Our Weekly To Do on smoke and fire with an emphasis on what to do and who to contact first after a fire. Plus some startling statistics about energy needs and the federal debt over the next decade. Homeowner questions and other notes of interest around Rosie On The House. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-smokeandfire/

We discuss the importance of regular HVAC tune-ups especially before the heating season begins with Rosie On The House Certified Partner Day & Night Air Conditioning. Differences between gas packs and heat pumps, advances in heat pump technology, the critical role of air filters and benefits of maintaining your system for better air quality to keep you toasty and warm. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-fall-hvac-tune-up-and-maintenance-tips-with-day-night-air-conditioning-heating-and-plumbing/

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is a sixth generation agriculturalist and member of the Arizona Pork Council Jeff Maynard. Jeff highlights the importance of pork production and agriculture education for future farmers in Arizona. And we discuss everything pork during National Pork Month. Consumed worldwide with nutritional benefits from a really smart animal. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azpork-with-julie-murphree-of-arizona-farm-bureau-jeff-maynard-of-arizona-pork-council/

Our Weekly To Do on pest control with Rosie On The House Certified Partner Blue Sky Pest Control. Explaining the behavior of termites, scorpions, ants and bees with tips on what to observe around your home. Homeowner question about damaged stucco on a manufactured home. We talk to the manager of Best Western Rancho Grande who provided accommodations for our Staycation to Wickenburg, Arizona. Plus other info around the house! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pestcontrolprowess/

The Fed rate cuts don't directly lower mortgage rates. So we gathered our Rosie On The House Certified Partners from Galaxy Lending Group and Fathom Realty Elite to discuss a realistic practical guide for home buyers, sellers and homeowners considering remodeling. There are opportunities for concessions, financing options and market conditions in real estate. Even some strategies for entry level buyers. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-home-finance-market-with-galaxy-lending-group/

The Urban Farm's 'Farmer Greg' Peterson's guests are Sawan Tai & Bryant Cruz from Spaces Of Opportunity. A large scale community farm project in south Phoenix. Besides growing organic produce, it educates community members on farming techniques and operates a consistent farmer's market. Spaces Of Opportunity's mission is to educate, empower and provide access to fresh food. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-community-farms-with-the-urban-farm-sowan-thia-of-spaces-of-opportunity/

Weekly To Do on security savy and keeping your delivered packages out of sight from porch pirates. We introduce a new Certified Partner E & E Pools. Plus answering homeowner questions. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-securitysavy/

Budget too tight to replace kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities? Consider refinishing, repainting or staining for an affordable price compared to new. Mike Stutte of Smith Painting talks you thru it along with other painting tips. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-cabinet-refinishing-for-a-fresh-new-look-with-smith-painting-services/

Treeland Nursery's Keith Waltemeyer and City Of Phoenix Environmental Program's Tricia Balluff discusses native plants. Which plants are adapted to year round desert conditions and what room is need for them to grow. Plus plants that attract pollinators. Tricia talks about September is Monarch Butterfly Month with tips on creating an environment for Monarchs https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-and-soilprep4peakproduction-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Weekly To Do on checking your caulking and weatherstripping. Discussion about Constitution Week with history about some of the signers of the most important document that states 'We The People'. Homeowner questions on cool deck surfaces, cleaning and sealing pavers, wood treatment, air conditioner refrigerant 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-inspectcaulkingandweatherstripping/

Love your pool? Great! But if there comes a time when its no longer in use, it becomes expensive and time consuming maintaining it. Jeff Getz of Freedom Decks has a solution: put an attractive deck over it and have usable outdoor space. Cheaper than removing it and easier to reactivate the pool. He explains the process. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hourwhat-to-do-with-your-unused-pool-with-freedom-decks/

Soil preparation is the foundation of a productive garden. Especially in the desert Southwest. Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner talks about avoiding common mistakes, food for the soil with organic matter and more tips for peak garden production. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-and-soilprep4peakproduction-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Our Weekly To Do features Rosie's Consumer Guides for homeowners. We welcome 4 Sons Garage Doors to the Certified Partner Network. Homeowner questions on drywall repair, water heater adjustments, sealing pavers and discussing 9/11 National Day Of Service. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-rosiesconsumerguides/

Weed control is not a one and done project. It takes several steps and different procedures used at different times of the year. Scottsdale Weed Control and Fertilization's Ray Lopez explains to be effective, it takes different pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments controlling weeds before they grow. Some more difficult than others. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-best-practices-of-weed-control-with-scottsdale-weed-control-fertilization/

The Arizona Farm Bureau's spokesperson Julie Murphree's guest is a delightful cotton farmer Dean Wells. Dean is passionate about growing cotton and preserving family farm history. He has his own family stories to tell too. Cotton, wheat and alfalfa (hay) generate $700 million to Arizona's economy. Dean explains why he enjoys growing cotton for its fiber and seed. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-and-traditionalazcrops-with-arizona-farm-bureau-dean-wells/

Weekly To Do on Aging/Living In Place with spokespersons from the Pima Council On Aging. Resources for those who want to stay in their homes as time goes by. And questions on desalination plants, window replacement, spray foam insulation, home energy audits 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-aginginplace/

State Senator Tim Dunn joins the show to discuss Arizona's water conservation efforts. Managing groundwater usage, reuses thru reclamation and other water sources today and for the future. Plus we explain the concept of 'water without borders' and a fresh water source 2 to 3 times more than the oceans combined near the center of the Earth. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-resources-for-water-use/

Jon Riep of Think Green Design Build Landscape discusses storm recovery. How a properly designed landscape and maintenance can mitigate potential storm damage. Principals for water retention. And a look at one of the most unique desert trees the ocotillo. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-storm-recovery-ocotillos/

Weekly To Do on trim work for floors, walls and doors that can brighten up your home. We welcome a new partner Epoxy Strong. And seems we always get questions on super cooling, electric cooling bills and other A/C tidbits. Plus something we've never heard of: an Air Conditioning/Water Heater? Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-trimworktransformations/

Nate Crain of Mason Pro Services focuses on one component of the air conditioning unit you might not think about. The condensate drain moves moisture from the evaporative coils away from the unit. Its crucial to keep the line free from clogs and uses for condensate around the home. Plus other general questions about air conditioning worth noting. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-open-phone-lines-with-mason-pro-services/

Time to think about planting your fruit trees! The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson knows a thing or two from growing fruit trees on a third of an acre. He explains the keys to success understanding chill hours and root stocks that are climate appropriate. Digging that square hole, what goes in that hole, protection at its young stage and more tips for a future harvest of fruit. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-selectingfruittrees-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm/

Our Weekly To Do on keeping the dust out of you home. Arizona Chimney & Air Ducts discusses one way is a full cleaning of your A/C and air duct system. Plus a listener has an unusual bug issue and other topics around the house! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-keepingthedustout/

What if you could upgrade to a state-of-the-art, energy-saving HVAC system? Plus other crucial home performance improvements for a fraction of the expected cost? Todd Russo of REEIS Air Conditioning explains the thousands of dollars in substantial rebates and tax credits for energy saving improvements. And not just for air conditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-energy-and-rebate-savings-in-air-conditioning-with-reeis/

Jay Harper discusses some of the signs of plant stress. What a 'signal plant' can show requiring attention before it affects other garden plants. Plus tips as fall approaches on vegetable garden planting, lawn transition and smart irrigation technology that makes for watering where its needed without wasting a drop. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-and-topsignsofastressedplant-with-jay-harper/

Weekly To Do on simple things to do to be more energy efficient and save money. Homeowner questions on air conditioning mismatch, concrete coating floors, introducing a new partner that's actually been in business since 1947 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-energyefficientliving/

High water bill? Likely some leaks you can't see or hear. Ian Handley of PinPoint Leak Detection discusses what they can find with a property survey of your supply lines, irrigation systems and sonar detection for pools. Pinpoints the problems without the guessing. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-spot-a-leak-before-it-costs-you-with-pinpoint-leak-detection/

Biggest secret to fall gardening? August is the best time to get started. Growing vegetable plants from seed to plant in the fall. Even with the summer heat, other good eats you can put in your rich, healthy soil. Weed control tips and more from Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-fall-gardening-secrets-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Weekly To Do on glass showers and doors. A nice step up from old fashioned tub and shower curtains. Plus homeowner questions on a drywall patio ceiling, cathedral ceiling and wall insulation, solar batteries, driveway slab curing and why you should consider home surger protection at your electrical box to protect everything inside your home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-showerglass/

Mike Krpata of Bumble Bee Home Services is 'plumb' happy about new ways to fix old plumbing problems. Camera inspections, trenchless drain repair, water supply line leak detection and we get asked a lot about tankless water heaters. Mike explains what you need to know before you invest for the long run. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plumbing-new-ways-to-fix-old-problems-with-bumble-bee-home-services/

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Ashley Mortimer of Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona. A working farm that showcases how farms function and where their food comes from. They do it thru plenty of fun events for the kids and adults alike. Part of a trend to shopping local, right off the farm! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-smallfarms-with-julie-murphree-of-arizona-farm-bureau-ashley-mortimer-of-mortimer-farms/

Outdoor entertainment means bar-b-q with some of our favorite receipes you can try for yourself. Homeowner questions on electric tankless water heaters, modular home floor issue, electrical panel replacement and shady sales tactics to be aware of regarding air coditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-outdoorentertainment/

From stand alone grilling to outdoor kitchens, many options can cook up some great meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The various cooking, grilling, smoking, and griddling options have taken the outdoor kitchen a long way from charcoal briquettes. Stainless steel over aluminum grills. Depends on what your inner chef wants to whip up! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-all-things-bbq/

Growing food in your gardens starts with rich, nutrient dense healthy soil. The foundation for that soil is composting. 'Farmer Greg' Peterson of The Urban Farm breaks down the 'greens and browns' of composting along with other contributions from worm castings, chickens and soldier flies. Plus the added benefit composting has for the environment and food security. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-and-beginnercomposting-with-the-urban-farm/

A conversation with the Director of the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Tom Cole. The ROC is a cabinet-level agency dedicated to consumer protection and contractor regulation. Plus homeowner questions on super cooling, electric panel replacement 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-readingblueprints-2/

If one room or a part of your house is warmer than another, the cause is not necessarily the mechanics of your air conditioning unit. Unit sizing, duct work and distribution of cool air could be the issue along with other A/C tips with Brady Whitlock of Integrity Air Conditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-keys-to-gaining-consistent-efficient-hvac-with-integrity-air-conditioning-heating/

Never too late to plan ahead for planting your favorite trees. Nursery Expert Jay Harper discusses the things to consider and be ready to plant in the fall. Choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-and-propertreeplanting-with-jayharper/