Rosie on the House

Dennis Rusk of ABC Glass Company And Screens discusses the ABC's of glass. How its made. Difference between tempered and laminated safety glass. Where its most used in the home. Do's and Don'ts repairing broken glass especially for insulated windows. And other factors about glass you likely never thought about. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podca...

There are some varieties of tomatoes that can grow in summer. Along with eggplant, beans, corn, gourds including pumpkins in time for October. Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses other things to grow by understanding microclimates. From full sun to natural or manmade shade, informative tips to grow food and beat the heat. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieon...

Weekly To Do preparing for monsoon season. What homeowners can do beside keeping your fingers crossed you don't get hit hard. Homeowner questions include block fencing, insulation materials, options for an unused in ground pool, insulated garage doors, window frames and a new Certified Partner Bumble Bee Plumbing. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/po...

Canyon State Roofing's Jim McLain and Robyn Charland discuss the contract with a roofer. Understanding everything from the beginning. Agreeing on the details of scope of work little or no surprises. Jim talks about his approach to a good contract that can benefit your next roofing install. In addition to homeowner questions about roofing. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https...

Craig Zinke of Zinke Dairy joins Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree about Arizona's dairy production. Zinke's fusion of advanced technology and intentional design creates an exceptional environment for dairy operation. With a clear focus on efficiency and cow comfort like a 75 degree enclosed milking operation, rubber mats and sustainability. Cows have it really good! Original broadcast archive...

The Weekly To Do about Life On Wheels. Traveling and camping in an RV. Contracts about roofing and remodeling. Questions about a busted garage door spring, something known as an appliance garage, solar return on investment 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-life-on-wheel...

Was your roof install performed correctly? Is it ventilated properly? Why is flashing important? And are roof repairs done in a timely fashion? Tyler Johnson of Johnson Roofing has the answers and more to keep that roof over your head in great shape for years to come. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-taking-care-of-your-roo...

Dirt alone won't grow much. Adding 4  components to it creates healthy soil that make plants and trees thrive. The Urban Farm's Farmer Greg discusses the details. Plus other garden hacks with ants, woody mulch, non-evasive weeds, sheet mulch gardening and more to get you 'grow' on! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-f...

Our Weekly To Do on keeping critters like spiders, scorpions and other pests along with wildlife away from your home. Discussion of home fire sprinkler systems.  When its required and how the system works from the water supply line. The only paint we recommend for stucco and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener...

Thick, bonding foam roofing for flat roofs does more than protect against the elements. It provides effective insulation that can reduce your energy bills year round.  Tim Forstie of Durafoam Roofing discusses their process of foam application from preparation to routine maintenance. Its one of the best ways to protect your flat roof!  (which isn't truly flat) Original broadcast archive page with...

An opportunity from The Farm School Program led Demetrious Valchos from war in Greece to Arizona. His American success story led to V&P Nurseries. With his son Nico, its become a large wholesale grower of drought tolerant and sub-tropical trees and plant in the region. He discusses his story with Jay Harper along with our topic on arid shade trees. Original broadcast archive page with expanded...

Discussion on flooring trends from tile to planks. Follow up on keeping woodpeckers from tapping on the home. Roof considerations before solar panels are installed. Plus homeowner questions on a mystery seeping sound from a toilet and ceramic based and green cork spray exterior coatings. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-l...

Get your roof ready for monsoon season or stormy weather year round. Alonso Popejoy of Armored Roofing discusses what maintenance the homeowner can do to extend your roof life no matter what type of roof. From missing tiles to penetration spots around vents, inspections are the key to catching small issues before they become large problems.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content ht...

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner says 'In most plants the pinnacle of their existence isn't necessarily the fruit, its the flower'. The plant nutrients produced go into creating the flower. Which leads to what flowers are edible and the benefits they provide from natural medicines to delectable toppings. Justin discusses some of those edible flowers and how to use them. Original broadcast archive p...

The Weekly To Do on sanding, cleaning, and painting wood. Plenty of tips you should know if you're closing your home for the summer or extended vacation. Question on birds pecking the fascia 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-cleaning-painting-sanding-wood/

Ian Hanley of Pinpoint Leak Detection & Repair discusses the three zones where leaks can happen: home, landscape, and pool. Learn how a water efficiency audit can find possible leaks and save water. Most leaks aren't obvious. Learn how they detect pool leaks without draining the pool and other ways to determine if you have leaks. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://ro...

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Wyatt Ross of Windmill Mountain Ranch talking Arizona Beef. Wyatt discusses his family farming history and ranch production of high quality, grass fed grain finished beef direct to the customer. While Arizona is a small beef producer, the quality is top notch! Learn about how this beef is raised, some recipes and a cut of beef we never heard of but w...

Weekly To Do on shading around your home for summer heat. Things to consider when "snowbirds" close up the home for the summer. Listener questions about water leaking under the edge of a metal roof, wood disintegration under a patio roof, and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-...

Guests Yigal Lampert and Jennifer Eglin of Rosie on the House Certified Response Crew discuss the basic services a handyman provides. Electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall and more small repairs that make a relationship with handyman services worthwhile. Plus in most cases why a handyman is better that a home warranty. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse...

Would you 'bee-lieve' what it takes to keep honey bees comes from a cricket? Bee expert Cricket Ungvary joins Farmer Greg of the Urban Farm on the benefits of bee keeping.  The functions of the hive, how to obtain and care for bees while providing honey, beeswax, essential pollination and a drink called Mead. Plus interesting facts like why do drone male bees have a grandfather...but no father! Or...

Weekly To Do on water conservation. Wait until you hear how much water is saved by turning off irrigation when it rains. More on lead paint and asbestos. Plus, two items found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show. Interviews with Bilt's 3D Interactive Instructions using Apple Vision Pro and Free Power WIRELESS chargers. Cool tech! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https:/...

Chuck & Carisa Knight of Knight Air Conditioning have the answers to longer lasting air conditioning and air quailty. Using basic physics, A/C'S moves heat out using it as energy to cool your space. Get the lowdown on what you can do to extend the life of your unit. Plus plenty of homeowner questions to learn more about keeping cool in the summer. Its Air Conditioning 101! Topics discussed in...

As it gets warmer with the sun rising earlier, Jay Harper has a checklist of to-do's like irrigation, summer veggies and melons to plant, mulching materials and options for shade. Plus many text questions from listeners on gardening, trees and landscaping. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-plant-inst...

The Weekly To Do on energy efficiency. Steps you can take to stay cool and save money during the summer. How to hang a heavy weighted object outside on stucco. Correct attachment on masonry block. Building a backyard casita 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-energy-effic...

Discussion of our top picks we liked at the 2024 Kitchen And Bath Industry Show that are pretty incredible. What you must know and what you can do to avoid deed and title fraud. Plus planning and preparing for wildfire season. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-homeowner-hot-topics-preventing-title-fraud-squatters-rights-ariz...