Rosie on the House

SavATree Integrity Tree Service's John Eisenhower joined by Steven Price and Peter Conden.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month:  The Pick Trumpet Tree, tricks on proper trimming and adjusting your irrigation to avoid over or under watering your trees.

Director Of Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham is open and updates their services related to COVID-19.  Plus how those looking for a career making good money should look into building sciences.  Highlight some of our unique  E-Store Products and a listener has a problem with hot water taking longer at the other end of the home.

Jon Owens, Water Consultant with Kinetico Water Systems , discusses the advantages of a water treatment system for drinking, bathing and cleaning.  Most of Arizona water is hard with naturally occurring minerals.  While city water is safe, taking an extra step can give you cleaner, better tasting water and less wear and tear on your plumbing and appliances.

Mark Freeman of The Freeman Corn Patch joins Julie with The Arizona Farm Bureau . Arizona has two growing seasons for cantaloupe and second next to California in production. How Arizona farms are helping food banks, safety of Arizona produce, and Farm Bureau President Stephanie Smallhouse updates the latest with the bureau.

The current climate has many working, schooling and playing from home.  Fox Valley Electric discusses things to look for that could cause electrical hazards. How power companies are keeping up with early demand before the summer heat. And listener questions on permits, door repairs and finding the right toilet.

When remodeling or building an addition to your home, you'll have to get (or pull) a permit.  It can save you a lot of headaches in the long run but how do you know if you need a permit.  Loren Green of Green Home Designs and Rosie what you need to know.  BLOG

Farmer Greg discusses the many facets of permaculture.  Design principles centered on whole systems thinking, simulating, or directly utilizing the patterns and resilient features observed in natural ecosystems.  Plus how you can apply them to growing your garden!

Listeners questions include lead paint removal, a solar system for air conditioners, bidets, patio concrete issue, water line insurance, proper treatment of exposed wood and more!

With many staying home during the coronavirus fight, Jeff with REEis Air Conditioning discusses an option to purify and sanitize your home with a UV Light Air Purifier for the duct system.  He details how it works.  And be proactive with an A/C checkup before the heat returns.

In times like these, Jay talks about how gardening can reduce stress and grow your favorite veggies and flowers.  This is the time to plant warm summer vegetables and melons.  Planting in tree wells, soil preparation and lawn care.

Our Weekly How-To involves the interior door that swings open and won't stay put .  Discussion of incredible low mortgage rates, home equity, dryer vent cleaning and callers on new attic insulation and home settling problem.

Doug with The Arizona Painting Company and Color Program Supervisor for Sherwin Williams Karen D'Andrea discuss great tips on choosing the correct paint, finding the right painter for the job and steps on deciding which colors you like from the hundreds to choose from.  BLOG

John Eisenhower of SavATree Integrity Tree Service joins Janet Waibel to discuss the Palo Blanco, The Tree Of The Month.  Janet explains sustainable landscape management.  Plants and trees placed for look and purpose.  Plus tree and shrub pruning, root growth and weed control tips.

Our 'How To' on getting your windows working properly and keeping the glass clean to let the spring sunshine in.  Proper planning for remodeling. And listener callers on repairing a trombe wall , repairing pool coping damage and a solution to sewer type odors in the home.

Steve Love with La Mesa RV discusses the many advances in the RV world.  Explains the classes and designs of RVs.  The stages that consumers move from tent camping to RV.  Plus all you need to know about a home on wheels! 

Julie with The Arizona Farm Bureau joined by Marchants Garden's Chaz Shelton about his unique farm growing greens, herbs and fish combining greenhouse and aquaponics techniques.  Plus connect the disconnect between farming and the public.

Becky of Arizona Chimney & Air Ducts discusses the importance of keeping lint from collecting in the catcher and clogged dryer vents that could cause fires.  Plus listener questions about home value with a tub shower, determining a left or right handed door and water heater popping sounds.  

Zack Stone with Wellborn Cabinets  discusses the many ways cabinets can do the work for you in ways you likely never thought of.  Plus listener questions on building a garage, fixing a slow drain and mini split air conditioners.  BLOG

Donna DeFrancesco introduces the ultimate Arizona spring Landscaping And Planting Resources:  Water Plant It Wisley.com . Plenty of tips to have a nice spring garden, great landscaping and more using less water.

Certified Personal Trainer Katie Stumbo (Rosie's daughter) of Go Conquer Fitness discusses what you can do to resurrect your fitness New Year's resolution.  Including Rosie's story of coming back from his accident in 2018 and reaching his goal of skiing again!

Our Weekly 'How To' on LED lighting with Fox Valley Electric. Plus listener questions on ceiling and wall cracks, hot water leak under the slab, what a Manual J calculation does to size the right air conditioner for your home, exterior GFCI outlet fire mystery and tips to make an outdoor sheetrock patio ceiling last longer. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieontheho...

Mari Griffin of Marvel Masonry talks about pavers, lighting, gardening and other masonry designs that can make your house stand out (or turn heads) in your neighborhood. Starting with your idea and a plan! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/make-your-house-a-head-turner/

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm joins Chris Gardner to talk about Aquaponics. Combining fish farming and growing food together. Think Fish plus Plants equals FOOD! They detail how it works. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farm-aquaponics-with-farmer-greg-peterson

Dr. Sky discusses a significant event involving strange activity with the star Betelgeuse that has astronomers concerned. The recent meteor event in Prescott Valley, Arizona. A radio signal pattern coming from deep space.  Plus the owner of Christopher Creek Lodge as part of our February Staycation.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/arizona-...