Rosie on the House

The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix  is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres.  Boyce Thompson Arboretum is the oldest and largest botanical garden in Arizona with desert plants and trees from around the world.  Jennifer visited both places and discusses what you'll see on your next visit.   Original broadcast archive page wi...

Whether you use your grill daily, weekly, monthly, this is the time to refresh it so your grilled eats stay delicious.  Current events and homeowner questions with an opinion about power factor correction capacitors, vinyl siding and solar install questions, recoating a wood patio and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content: https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-li...

Think sheds are for storing things you don't have room for in your home?  Bob and Rachel Oxley of our newest Rosie Certified Partner Urban Shed Concepts talks about other uses they've designed and built for other applications.  With valuable advice on how to plan for your shed with ideas you may have never thought of.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehous...

The Urban Farm's Greg Peterson and Kari Spencer of City Farming Book.com discuss the advantages of having chickens, goats and other livestock for you backyard.  The many, many benefits they provide from food to fertilizer, proper ways to protect and house them and checking your city and rural codes for keeping them.     Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehous...

Discussion on water features like fountains or living ponds that can make a soothing accent to your home.  Our Tucson Partner Omni Pool Builders talks about a water feature design that went to a whole new level.  And we visit with our other Tucson partners Pella Windows And Door and Rebath Of Tucson during the SAHBA Home Show.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieon...

What plants, bushes, vines, palms, even fruit bearing trees grow well in the desert while other don't?  Think Green's Landscape Architect Angelique Kerbaugh has many suggestions that adapt well to our desert climate and some that are not worth the effort.  With added discussion on soil prep, water and fertilizing.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/...

Its time to begin transitioning your lawn.  Or not.  Garden/Lawn Expert Jay Harper discusses cutting, watering and fertilizing tips to bring the summer bermuda lawns back from winter rye grass.  Especially during the dry period before monsoon season.  Plus what is the reason to 'paint' tree trunks.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-...

Meghan Chute of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses pool barriers to prevent drownings.  But that's just one layer of protection.  Additional layers to consider because adult supervision is not enough.  Dr. Sky talks about the modern day space race back to the moon.  Pella's new showroom in Tucson.  Homeowner questions including why we don't recommend washable air conditioning f...

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning breaks down how the air conditioner works to cool your home by transferring heat.  The function of its parts like coils, compressors, motors, air handler and condensate line. What uses the most energy in a unit. Disadvantage of short cycling. All part of the importance of a pre-summer A/C maintenance check. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:...

Agriscaping Expert Justin Rohner discusses the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree.  A top notch shade tree that produces beautiful blooms, loves the heat and provides some medicinal purposes.  Deep watering tips to address summer heat and avoid root rot.  Core aeration for lawns and natural ways for weed control. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content:  https://rosieonthehouse....

Lori Stauffer of The Drowning Prevention Coalition Of Arizona discusses how the organization was created to address the excessive number of drowning fatalities in Arizona.  While they've drastically reduced incidents, the public must continue to do their part.  Plus questions about retaining wall crumbling, sunken living room, cooler lower wall and steps to close a home for the summer. Original br...

A comment from the Consumer Product Safety Commission says they are looking into a possible ban on home gas stoves.  But that's not where this topic started.  We cut through the facts, hyperbole and things you should already be doing in your home not related to gas stoves. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-potential-ban-on-g...

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Statistician Dave Dewalt, USDA-National Agriculture Statistic Service.  He collects data to show the amount of agriculture commodities (food and fiber) that's available.  Dave details what is involved to get those stats.  Plus history of the USDA, Arizona's contribution and 'lock up procedures' to release commodities evenly. Original broadcast archiv...

We look at today's appliances with upgraded features that can make cooking easier and create healthy meals in your kitchen.  Plus some 'show and tell' tricky homeowner questions based on pictures from our Facebook page regarding a window leak that roofers and window contractors say is not their issue and bathroom fans not exhausting air properly.   Original Podcast Page With Expanded Content https...

There's a difference in concept between home insurance coverage and home warranties.  Insurance is designed to protect your home on a large scale.  Warranties cover repairs on individual items.  Phocus Insurance Company's Insurance Counselor Mike Lowry discusses what each coverage entails, what it does not cover and why we are not a fan of warranties.   Original Podcast Page With Expanded Content...

Growing your own vegetables, fruits and herbs should be fun!  Over time you could grow even more and become an Urban Farmer like Farmer Greg Peterson!  He discusses how everyone everyday participates in the local Food Economy.  And how your success can turn your 'fun hobby' into profit! Original podcast page with expanded content:   https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-far...

We features some of the trends in landscaping from water conservation to smart technology, hard surfaces, outdoor patios and more.  Plus homeowner's have issues with faucets, water heaters, door to door home improvement salespeople and more on solar.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly...

Buying your first home is a huge step toward solidifying your future both financially, physically and achieving the American Dream.   Rosie details some aspects of buying your first home and points you may want to consider before you sign on the dotted line.  Know what your buying and what you can afford.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/o...

Jay Harper says its time to transition from winter to warm season veggies. Tomatoes, squash, herbs, peppers, melons and more.  Starting small is the key for first timers.  And the advantages of raised container gardening over typical ground planting.  Fertilizing, watering techniques, weed control, all you need to know to grow your own!   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https...

Our Weekly To Do on glass walls.  A feature that enhances the view small or large.  But it requires structural work to install.  Plus questions on concrete cost, moisture penetration in stem walls, popping floor tiles, mold 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-glass-walls/

Design trends highlighted the annual KBIS show.  Homeowners desire to make their home a place of health, rest, recovery, work and exercise.  Rosie Right Remodeling's Designing Expert Rochelle Horn discusses working with Rosie and Jennifer's interior design project with things to consider like where to start.  Plus a homeowner mysterious collapse of the garage ceiling...for starters. Original broad...

Agriscaping Expert Justin Rohner discusses the Tree Of The Month the Acacia.  5 varieties that grow well in the desert.  A nice shade tree, non-evasive root system and unless you have a giraffe, pest free.  Explains the concept of agriscaping, composting and just what is juglone? Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-t...

On location at Tucson Festival Of Books.  Guests include: James Robinson/Bookman's Entertainment Exchange Roger Naylor/Award Winning Writer, Hiker, Arizona Tourism Hall Of Fame And homeowner questions on foundations, permits, blind repair and vinyl floor buckling. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-e...

Rosie On The House on location from The 2023 Tucson Book Festival.  Guest is the past director of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham.  Discussing the best things about State 48, how construction has become a building science and books, books, books! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-creating-your-home-library...

You won't believe the innovations in Arizona agriculture.  Robotics, soil sensors, irrigation water management and more in the dairy and alfalfa industries.  Even 'purified manure' to natural gas!  But innovations take time to develop and come at a cost in time and money. Julie Murphree,  AZ Farm Bureau Arie Van Hofwegen,  Paloma Dairy Wade Accomazzo,  Accomazzo Company Robyn Lawson Original broad...