Rosie on the House

Over decades, the front porch was a lost home feature.  Yet it provides opportunities for people to meet and connect with their neighbors.  Spending more time outside at the front of the house will improve communication between you and your neighbors.  We detail why and how to make the front porch inviting .  John Eisenhower has thoughts on how to handle nuisance trees between property lines in a...

Tree experts John Eisenhower and Gary Peterson is joined by Landscape Architect Janet Waibel to discuss the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Elm .  The many benefits of trees from shade to privacy.  Planting the right tree in the right space.  Proper way to design your landscape.  Kinds of trees to consider for your specific purpose.  And much more tree talk!

Thinking of volunteering your time to a favorite cause?  We provide some good tips to find the right organization that fits your interest.  David Weedman of Arizona Game And Fish talks about using Christmas trees to build fish habitats in state lakes.  Plus homeowner questions on exposed nails on a new roof and home value of walk in showers versus a walk in and tub shower.

There are neighbors who own or rent in your neighborhood.  And s hort term neighbors in rentals (Vrbo, AirBnB) which can pose challenges.  We tackle the topic while answering homeowner questions on water and mold damage, vinyl siding peeling, shower pan damage, metal roof issue and hanging pictures on a block wall.

Arizona is a major producer of 15 types of leafy greens.  Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Kami Weedle who oversees food safety at Rousseau Farms.  She discusses how Arizona has been in the forefront for food safety, the process of harvesting, packing and marketing greens and more!  Plus why you should includes leafy greens in your diet.

If we learned anything the past two years, its a good ideal to be prepared for anything !  Outlining the projects and tasks that you need to plan for throughout the year.  With shortages of labor and materials combined with their rising costs, you need to ensure that you can handle large projects and repairs from financial and timeline standpoints.  We discuss things to consider.

Our BLOG features easy tips to become a good neighbor.  Our special guest Dr. David Dean of Grand Canyon University puts a twist on this topic by pointing out some of bad and good neighbors in Arizona history.  From a bloody feud between two families that likely delayed statehood to good neighbors that created the GI Bill and innovative home construction in Arizona.

Permaculture is the art and science of working in the flow of nature to create self sufficient, sustainable landscapes.  But let Farmer Greg explain it in simpler terms that can work to your advantage for trees and gardens.  Learn about regeneration, stacking functions, circular composting and the fruit you can grow in the low desert!

Our weekly radio broadcast was preempted by Christmas Day...which is good with us because we want to be home on Christmas Day too! Not wanting to leave listeners completely high and dry for two weeks we recorded this special, commercial free podcast sharing our favorite Christmas memories and traditions.

We discuss what's going on at Rosie On The House.  A listener lets us know about a 'too good to be true' story with lots of red flags.  Gift ideas made in Arizona.  John Junker of St. Vincent dePaul talks about how they feed, clothe, house and heal those in need and how you can help.

We discuss some of the most popular Rosie On The House Blogs of the year.  Including identifying and removing a load bearing wall, the reason stucco is popular on desert homes, insulation and more.  Plus listener questions on heating the outdoor patio and maintenance issue on a shared stucco block wall.

Winter time means watching the weather for frosty days.  Tips to keep your gardens and trees from getting frostbite.  Christmas tree watering tips.  Protecting citrus on the tree from frost.  Dealing with out of control plants and trees.  When to apply pre-emergent to avoid spring weeds.  Care for poinsettias and Christmas cactus.

Giving Back!  Helping those non-profit organizations that serve those in need.  We talk with Jason Barlow of Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona about the completion of their first 3-D Printed Home.  A discussion on insulation.  What 'R value' means and why more insulation in the home is not necessarily better or efficient.  Rosie gives you things to consider.  Plus a listener needs help repairin...

All those home 'honey do's' can wait.  The weather is perfect for exploring Arizona!!  Award Winning Author Roger Naylor talks about his favorite hikes from high elevation to low level trails anyone can enjoy.  Deputy Director Becky Blane of Arizona Office Of Tourism talks about the many landmarks, museums and of course the Grand Canyon that you should explore.  Plus we explain Barrier Free Travel...

John Eisenhower is joined by Branch Manager Gary Peterson to discuss our Tree Of The Month: the White Mulberry Tree.  A study on an endless water supply called Primary Water.  Tips on protecting your trees and plants from frost.  And reasons to might have to remove a tree completely.

Discussion on city rebates for water conservation.  A study on who are the primary decision makers during a remodeling project, men or women?  Questions on doorbell repair, pebble tec or plaster for pools, water pipe insulation, can you install a whirly bird on an old evap cooler boot and Life Worth Living In Place tips and products for the elderly.

We discuss why November is the right time to examine your energy bill and check the cost of summer cooling.  Why some rooms are hotter or cooler that others in the home.  The safe temperatures for your water heater.  Plus other ways to keep warm while looking ahead to the heat of next summer.  

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is General Manager of Arizona Milk Producers Tammy Baker.  The dairy industry is a near billion dollar business.  Dairy farmers keep a clean farm and land to produce nutritious milk found locally in stores.  Tammy discusses the importance of milk in your diet, farm's commitment to sustainability, how the expiration date is determined and 'moooo'ore!

The latest happenings at Rosie On The House.  Tips to keep your Christmas tree fresh.  Dan Mullaney of FOR Energy explains how a home energy audit is the best way to determine your home's energy efficiency and ways to improve it that can lead to lower energy bills.  Plus our Arizona Staycation update.

We discuss our favorite finds from this year's National Hardware Show.  Products, innovations and trends shaping the future of home improvement and DYI trends.  Outdoor grills, harvesting and food preservation products, tailgating firebox pit, pet pails, suction grabbing apparatus and more!  Plus inventor Ken Camarco discusses his creation of an effortless way to load and haul called 'The Boundles...

Farmer Greg gives you the scoop on things to consider placing your garden or landscape in your yard.  Observing your space, direction of the sun, which direction works best.  Sources of water to use.  Creating an 'old growth food forest', explaining the 7 layers of a food forest.  Lasagna gardening and more tips to grow your own!

If you made it thru the last rain storm with no leaks or haven't had a roof inspection in a long time, Rhonda LaNue of Lyons Roofing discusses the roofing materials and the challenges the roofing industry are facing.  Plus how the homeowner can check their own roof and look for possible problems.  An important tip on replacing a showerhead and more!

Fall shows us the beauty of letting go.  As in cleaning and organizing the things you've collected over decades.  We discuss some ways to relieve the stress by organizing and reducing the clutter around your home for the holidays.  From creating new habits to the three Golden Rules of professional organizers, take a deep breath and listen.

We discuss a little known topic called Primary Wate r.  Where water is constantly created near the earth's crust and released thru fissures.  Three times the amount of water of all the oceans combined!  Gardening suggestions include healthy food producing plants, seed spacing tips and the steps to constructing and planting a garden.  Plus we discuss plants that can naturally deter mosquitos.

Tips about home security during the holidays.  Plus homeowner questions on the permitting process for a remodel, cast iron sewer line repair gone bad and what you can do if the job gets botched, damage on a travertine floor and suggestions on replacing or covering a popcorn ceiling.