Rosie On The House

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 Robin Lawson Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-ag-innovations-with-julie-murphree-of-az-farm-bureau-arie-van-hofwegen-of-paloma-dairy-wade-accomazzo-of-accomazzo-company

After Rosie's strong opinion about door to door solar sales scams, one salesperson respectfully disagrees with his assessment. Arizona Renaissance Festival's Shamus The Insulter gets "verbal" with us. Plus, we tackle questions on proper water softening, elastomeric paint and a happy homeowner updates up on his home repiping project. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-homeowner-tool-essentials/

Rosie and Jennifer give a "thumbs up" for products homeowners should know about. From slip resistant products to safe grill brushes and dual purpose switch plates. Plus callers have issues with the realistic cost of an A/C tune up, electrical cords behind the wall, electrical question and flat roof repair. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-our-favorite-products-from-the-2023-national-hardware-show/

Edible landscapes can create your own food forest. From simple things like growing herbs to berries and fruit trees, Farmer Greg gives you ways to get started by understanding permaculture, thinking like nature. Explaining the layers of a food forest, starting simple using containers and other tips to harvest what you like to eat!    Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/diy/what-is-an-edible-landscape-and-how-do-i-create-one/

We answer homeowner questions on a noisy mini split, cleaning a glass shower door and laminate floor moisture damage.  Then a homeowner received 2 bids from solar salespeople on installing a system that are not even close to compatible.  That set off a warning you need to know if a solar salesperson knocks on your door and what you should do about it.

Its time to think about that annual ritual spring cleaning.  Usual spring cleaning most likely consists of cleaning windows, door or curtains.  But our focus is on cleaning tasks most people don't think about.  Cluttered kitchen drawers, the cabinet under the kitchen sink, refrigerator coils, laundry room dust and the garbage disposal rubber gasket.  Plus a shower safety bar that doesn't require drilling into the wall.

Jay Harper says now is the time to plant your tomato, pepper and herb plants with tips for a bountiful harvest.  He even gives his 'go to' variety of tomato plants and what causes splitting tomatoes as they're growing.  Plus listeners have questions concerning frost damage, citrus pruning, shade trees and being pro-active regarding weed control.

Audubon Arizona Director Of Bird Conservation Tice Supplee joins us for our Weekly To Do on attracting and feeding a bounty of year round and visiting bird species. Plus homeowners have questions on removing a sunken living room, sound proofing, removing existing wallpaper and more!

When homeowners decide to start a project, they can discover their new structure or building has created an issue going forward due to easement and setback requirements.  We're shedding light on the differences between these two aspects, why it matters and how you can access information before you make a costly mistake. Plus a Life Worth Living In Place segment on bidets.

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Evergreen Pear.  Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health.  Proper pruning tips for trees and shrubs to promote spring grown and protect nesting birds this time of year.  Laura talks about Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation of Arizona wildlife from the smallest birds to the biggest owls. Original broadcast page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-talking-trees-pruning-your-trees-tree-of-the-month-evergreen-pear/

Pantry stuffed with half-empty cereal boxes and duplicates of items because you couldn’t see what you already had before grocery shopping?  Are your spices falling all over each other?  Having trouble finding what you need when you need it?  It’s time to organize the pantry.  Plus homeowner have lots of questions and we get them answers!

There are many types of floor coverings ranging from carpet to stone.  We discuss the various hard flooring surfaces to consider for indoor and outdoor applications and how to maintain them.  All hard surfaces we discuss for the outdoors can be used indoors.  But not the other way around.  Plus some Do It Yourself installation tips.

Water is a hot topic in Arizona.  The reliance of Arizona agriculture is paramount to food production for the country and beyond.  Facing a long term drought we ask:  What are farmers doing to conserve water?  Why do we grow alfalfa, cotton, and other “thirsty crops” in the desert?  We answer these questions and more with Julie Murphree of the Arizona Farm Bureau and very special guest Agriculture Consultant Nicholas Kenny. 

Arizona have a unique charm.  Mixture of architecture ranging from ultra-modern and contemporary to traditional, southwestern, country, and territorial.  All brought into settlements by early residents.  Plus answering questions about cast iron pipes, roof replacement, gas tankless water heaters and more!

David Byrnes of Rosie Certified Green Intelligent Design explains the reasons and value you get with a whole house energy audit.  Using advanced technology (that's pretty cool), an audit shows you where you home is leaking valuable energy.  A great starting point to address those leaks without guessing and reduce your energy bill.

Farmer Greg Peterson discusses the best and worst directions of sunlight in placing your garden, water sources and irrigation besides your garden hose, building healthy life into the soil because just dirt ain't gonna cut it.  His proven techniques can lead to a beautiful BODACIOUS garden! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-bodaciousgarden-with-the-urban-farm

The Cost Versus Value report is the 'Kelly Blue Book Of Remodeling'. Averaging the cost of the project, immediate value to the home and return on investment. A realistic guideline that helps you envision what you want to have done, budgeting and more.  You might be surprised at the most and least return on investment projects. Plus answering homeowner questions.

Time to prune back those rose bushes even if they're full of blooms. Jay Harper explains why it's important to cut them back for future growth. After recent rain, tips to control weeds before they get out of hand. Maintaining and thoughts on keeping the winter lawn all year long. Plus ways to enjoy fruit tree harvest by planting varieties that ripen at different times.

Rosie Right Remodeling team of Bruce Stumbo and Romano Klepec join Rosie to give you the proper steps for a successful remodeling project.  From researching licensed contractors to asking the right questions creating a relationship with the prospective contractor.  Investing the time and details is key!   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-what-it-means-for-you-home-remodeling-projects-to-be-rosie-right-every-time-with-rosie-right-design-build-remodeling

Replacing cracked or chipped tile can be a DYI task.  We get you thru the steps to get the job done.  Arizona Game And Fish Urban Wildlife Specialist Darren Julian discusses what can done about wildlife intrusion like coyotes in neighborhoods.  And callers need help with drain pipe debris, shower drain issue and tips for January is Getting Organized Month.