Rosie on the House

The Weekly To Do on room transformations. Simple things you can do to accent a room. Plus tips on dishwashers, cork product that's an alternative to paint, solar scams and Rosie helps a homeowner with choosing a new air conditioning unit that needs replacing. Starting with questions about his home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-...

Fred and Freddie Willsher of The WILLSH Corporation are pros with handyman demolition, concrete, drywall repair, framing, painting and more! It's the extra steps they take that have their clients, old and new, calling them back for their services. DIY'ers can learn plenty from their techniques. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-h...

Lawn transition to winter rye grass in your future?  Aaron Merkow of Core Landscape discusses getting the best quality seed.  Then preparing the ground and checking your irrigation and sprinkler heads before you begin to seed and cover.  Ray Lopez of Scottsdale Weed Control has tips for applying pre-emergent to stop weeds.  Considering artificial turf?  We've got thoughts on that too! Original bro...

We talk with South Mountain Community College about their ACE program for high school students to consider a career and get certified in the building science trades. Demand with great pay is available now and classes learning a trade/skill for DIY-ers of any age is available too! Our Weekly To Do on off site storage facilities. Listener follow up about restoration after a home disaster and more! O...

While we hope it doesn't happen, do you know what to do after a fire, flood, or storm damage to your home? When calamities strike, restoration companies are the ones qualified to put our homes back together. Jim Kowalski of Kowalski Construction has crews on the ready to mitigate the initial damage and gives you some valuable information about the restoration process. Don't wait for the insurance...

Justin Rohner of Agriscape.com discusses some of the features of our Tree Of The Month the Texas Olive tree. An evergreen that's known as the feminine tree of the desert. Understanding the various types of tree diseases from the roots to the chutes and how to manage them. Thinking about that winter rye grass lawn, now is the time to prepare. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content ht...

We share tips to help you make your next yard sale a success. Plus, we welcome Deborah with Atkinson Insurance Team to our certified partner network. We also tackle homeowner questions on tarping a roof, filling a sunken living room, update on preventing home title theft, what is a 'tourron' and more!   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-...

Craig O'Grady of Desert Sun Pools says pool design, construction and mechanics have come a long way from cookie cutter shaped pools. He discusses proper planning, filtration, new tech to separate debris from the filter, interior surfaces, when to drain it, efficient pool pumps and more to enjoy your cool pool!   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podc...

Predicting the future of Arizona Agriculture is a tall task with ever changing resources and technology. Whatever it looks like, it will be a shining example to the rest of the world. Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Curry Farms' Ed Curry to discuss those technologies in mechanics, irrigation, seed genetics and growing crops with natural benefits using less water. Plus Ed is well...

Pets are a part of the family too! We have tips to keep them safe and comfortable inside and out. Plus we answer some homeowner questions on an addition to a Santa Fe style home and our take on insulating the outside of block structures. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-pets-pla...

“The remodeling process began to improve when architects brought engineers and contractors to the design phase”, says Rosie Romero of  Rosie Right Design Build Remodel .   The need to address the budget from the start became an essential part of the process to set parameters.  Joined by Romano Klepec, they explain that 'showroom' is out and design studio is in.  Explaining the 'design build' conce...

Outdoor patios are no longer just a concrete slab with a grill and furniture on it. A majority of the year is spent outside in Arizona. How about a kitchen, BBQ grills, big screen TVs, cabinets and misting systems. Its starts with a plan. Bruce Stumbo with Rosie Right design.build.remodel gives you the insights you need to get started. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://...

A look at outdoor flooring. Some types work better for spaces that are exposed to the weather especially with summer heat. Plus homeowner questions on roof ridge vents, water heater, galvanized plumbing, roof coatings and our favorite way to cool your home and save money: Super Cooling!   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-...

Real estate practitioners tout the ability to sell your home faster and get more money for it.  Together with Rosie Certified Vikki Gorman of Realty Executives , we are taking a hard look at what it means to be “buyer centric” as opposed to "seller centric". We introduce the Arizona Home Buying Plan for successful homeownership.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosie...

With weeks of extreme heat and morning lows in the 90's, Farmer Greg Peterson says more attention is needed for trees and gardens.  Discussion includes hot micro climates, proper watering and mulching, cooling the ground, shade structures, fertilizing and benefits of foliar feeding. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urba...

Bruce Stumbo from Rosie Right Design. Build. Remodel. joins Rosie to answer homeowner questions. We introduce a new partner to our network Vikki Gorman of Realty Executives. Bruce talks about some of the green products he says homeowners are asking for and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-ema...

We highly endorse solar. However, we can't say the same for the industry because there's plenty of bad information, installs and sales tactics with little or no knowledge about it. Get straight talk about solar panels, batteries, and more with Sun Valley Solar Solutions' Sam Dunbar and Anthony Weidenfeller. Be smart about cutting your energy bill. Original broadcast archive page with expanded cont...

Aaron Markow of Core Landscape joins Jay Harper to talk about landscape care in excessive heat temperatures. Irrigation controllers you can adjust to watering needs, artificial turf care for pets, landscape lighting and answers some listeners questions. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-seasonal-land...

What does a homeowner need to know about the permitting process to build on your property? What projects do require and don't require a permit? Special guest Lisa Hertzog is the City Of Phoenix Residential Plan Review Coordinator who joins us to shed some light about these and other homeowner questions. Please Note: every municipality can have different codes for permits. Original broadcast archiv...

Improved comfort, reduced utility bills, dust and pest control plus noise reduction at price that will surprise you. Dennis Rodenburg of Rosie Certified of Thermal Advantage discusses these advantages of his foam application process for masonry built home and other applications.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-reduce-hea...

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner gives you the lowdown on the Tree Of The Month the Desert Willow. Plus how plants deal with excessive heat to survive. Learn about plant assassins, the best way to anchor trees for monsoon storms, the benefits of dust storms, and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-desert-p...

Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers talks about legislation to prevent home titles from being stolen without the homeowner's knowledge.  Preparing that 'honey do' list before getting started.  And homeowner questions on using LED bulbs in light fixtures, gate locks, misting systems and finding your property lines. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/o...

From mounting brackets to displaying, we go over how to show your pride in flying the American flag.  Including some of the US Flag code rules and Rosie's recommended books to read about the history of this country.  We even add some answers to American homeowner questions. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-how-to-properly-f...

Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse joins Julie Murphree to discuss the current state of water in Arizona Agriculture.  A complex issue with other states on less Colorado River water use.  And the importance of agriculture to the state and beyond.  Plus farm fresh Arizona melons that produce the sweetest fruit found anywhere. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content http...

Monsoon Season is tricky. Storms can dump heavy rain, produce high winds, create flash flooding, cause power outages, and lightning could strike one area, while an area nearby could go untouched. This Weekly To Do is homeowner preparation for whatever monsoon season has to throw at us! Plus, Dr. Sky joins us to talk about how Arizona could see a rare sight: The Northern Lights! We talk to some hom...