Rosie on the House

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Jason Barnard of Whitebarn Hay And Cattle in beautiful Cochise County.  Producing beef, hay and Jason's chillies connection with his uncle Ed Curry, the world's premier chili farmer.  He discusses his family story of farming, his methods producing beef and his children have authored a book about what farm life is all about.

The pros and cons of flagstone patios.  Discussion on pool covers .  They are not all the same.  And listener questions including enclosing a carport into a garage for $14,000?

The International Dark Sky Association works to protect the night sky from light pollution for all to enjoy.  Arizona has quite a few certified communities too!  Director Dr. Jeff Hall of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff discusses its importance.  Dr. Sky talks about what to look for in the current night sky including Mars, The Milky Way and other fascinating facts in the night sky.

Time to plant your garden and prepare your winter lawn.  Jay Harper of The Farms Choice discusses what vegetables to plant, annual plants for landscapes and mowing preparation to seed your winter lawn.  Plus fertilization, battery powered tools, balcony and roof gardens and a question of coffee grounds in garden dirt.

Referrals, Rosie On The House offers, proper tips about power washing around the home and questions about roof rats, gas fireplace safety precautions, solar tube light install and laminate over a tile floor.  

Taking advantage of opportunities to incorporate natural light into the home has many benefits.  Balancing the right windows to the right amount of light so that no light need to be turned on.  We give some examples. Plus a brand new program in Yavapai County to tackle the lack of affordable housing with free single family home plans !

Farmer Greg and Bill McDorman discuss the 7th Annual Great American Seed Up !  How you can purchase adaptable, non-GMO, heirloom seeds to plant and how to save and re-plant the seeds they produce!  A great way to grow your own food in these challenging times.  Which is why this year's event is on-line and available outside Arizona.  Bill gives a great comparison how seeds are smarter than a smartp...

Rochelle Hartigan of GE Lighting talks about their incredible line of bulbs that go beyond light.  Multi colors, security, even entertainment with speakers in the bulb!  Jeff Carmichael of REEis Air Conditioning discusses air filters.  The types to use and when to change them.  The best wood for fireplaces.  Plus homeowners have questions!

Rosie Certified Statewide Lighting discusses how lighting technology like LEDs has changed the way you can light spaces in your home.  The trends in lighting like Edison Bulbs, ceiling fans and other lighting that provides quality, functionality at a lower cost.  Plus callers with their lighting questions.

John Eisenhower is joined by Dave Jernigan of The Gardner's Touch discussing the trend of gardens over landscapes.  Good tips on when to begin seeding for winter lawns.  Tree treatments after a summer of excessive heat.  And the advantages of The Tree Of The Month, The Arizona Rosewood.

Jason of fire restoration company Kowalski Construction assist with the Question Of The Week:  If A Home Was In The Area Of A Recent Wildfire, How Do You Get Rid Of The Smoke Odors?  Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame rocker ALICE COOPER talks about his fundraiser of chocolate milk bottles for his Solid Rock Foundation Teen Center .  Becky from Arizona Chimney Sweep & Air Ducts explains how now is the tim...

Lighting up your outdoor space helps illuminate your home as the days get shorter.  Plus provide safety and security!  With advances in LED technology, its more affordable than the traditional line voltage lighting.  But there are proper ways to install to avoid blare bombs.   

Matt Herrington of Arizona organic grown Copper Star Beef joins Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau talking about his cattle farming process, challenges and market direct to home. Arizona grown potatoes. And another special guest, rocker Alice Cooper talks about his fundraiser with Danzeisen Dairy's collectible chocolate milk bottle for his Solid Rock Foundation Teen Center.

Rosie thanks listeners for family concerns near Hurricane Laura, how to renew cultured marble tops and home security lighting .  Plus questions on insulating water treatment systems, french door resealing, sound proofing double doors and hot duct work.  And a listener thought Rosie was exaggerating about condensate collection until he tried it.

Rosie Certified TWD Design Build Remodel discusses the concept of universal design .  The design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability or disability.  Grab bars, better access to cabinets and appliances, lighting to home additions for multi-generational families.

Paul Holdeman of The Pond Gnome builds award-winning living ecosystem water features for Arizona homeowners who want to spend time enjoying their own backyard retreat!  Having a unique outdoor environment in harmony with nature.  Ponds with fish, frogs, turtles and yes, you can swim in too!  

Our Tip Of The Week on cleaning and sealing grout is detailed by our professional Josh Lawlor of CLEARCO Window And Carpet Cleaning.   And listener questions about leaking hose bibs outside the home, a neighbor's tree causing issues on a listener's property, insulation for a manufactured home and Josh helps out on a grout color problem.

When choosing contractors , Rosie has particular details you should know and questions you should ask each contractor before you sign a contract.  Jill Hanks of APS details why they asked customers to reduce their power to avoid rolling blackouts.  Plus listener question on a mini split installation and ventilation. Rosie's Consumer Guide On Choosing A Contractor

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm details the proper ways to buy, plant and grow fruit trees.  Do the trees fit your climate?  Importance of chill hours, root stock and ripening times.  New way to dig the hole, the ingredients for the right mix of dirt and organic material, proper size basin, watering and fertilization.  Plus Arizona Game & Fish program to fill thousands of water basins for wildlife a...

We tackle homeowner questions on what to consider turning a patio into a liveable space, mini splits, water seepage from an improperly closed in carport, and cooling water from a well storage tank.  Weekly To Do on lush landscapes without excessive water use .  And Question Of The Week:  How to hang drywall if you want to do it yourself.

Rosie is joined by Bruce Stumbo from Rosie Remodeling to talk about 3 ways you can create space and save money without an addition to the home.  Details on mini split cooling and insulation for the garage, removing a load bearing wall the proper way and closing a carport into an enclosed garage the right way and up to code.

Officially the hottest summer ever in Arizona, Jay says soil preparation is the best thing you can do now and has tips to plan ahead for fall gardening.  We talk about our favorite places in the state to cool off.  And lawn issue questions from listeners.

Director of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham discusses how contractor businesses have been going non-stop during the pandemic.  The significance of the ROC and some of the unique functions including how the Recovery Fund gives recourse to homeowners with incomplete improvement projects.  Plus and update from a listener with a water hammering issue.

Our guests from Bram Flooring introduces us to a quality, waterproof realistic alternative to wood floors. Luxury vinyl planks ! Plus other popular floor trends for the home. Learn how Bram Flooring educates their customer based on the product that fits their needs. We also answer listener questions on floor repairs.

Our experts from SavATree Integrity Tree Service talk about the Tree Of The Month, the Texas Olive Tree and its many advantages when properly placed.  Proper watering and mulching tips during long stretches of extreme heat and lack of rain.  Discussion of what trees do for a healthy lifestyle and the story of a 2,600 plus year old tree discovery in North Carolina.