Rosie On The House

LIVE FROM THE SAHBA HOME AND PATIO SHOW IN TUCSON! Shows on HGTV and other home improvement channels are good for inspiration.  But the reality is there's more to a remodel or upgrade they don't show you.  Rosie points out those things you need to know that help or hurt your project.  Plus common mistakes homeowners make with the air conditioning system, homeowner questions on a hot water issue and solution to a sewer smell that didn't work.

Gary Peterson and Jordan Orwig of SavATree discuss a fairly new infestation found on Aspen trees called Oystershell Scale.  They describe what it looks like, the life cycle and the challenges to control it.  Including some interesting facts about Aspens.  Plus those large mosquito looking Crane Flies, understanding irrigation requirements for lawns and less toxic uses for plant care.

It is important to get your air conditioning system ready for summer. A little maintenance and preparation now will ensure your home is not only comfortable but free of costly breakdowns and high energy bills.  Todd Russo of Reeis Air Conditioning talks about the difference between maintenance and some of those low offer inspections.  Plus other news of the day!

Jim McLain and Robyn Charland of Canyon State Roofing are serious about roofing.  Besides traditional shingles, they discuss the advantages and myth about metal roofs and concrete tile.  The importance of the underlaying material.  Why they don't install synthetic underlay.  And what's with the peel and stick underlay.  Plus explaining roof pitch in regards to installation.

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Stefanie & Andy Smallhouse of Carlink Ranch.  Producing over 100 years of quality beef.  Discussing the history of the ranch, managing the natural resources is key to ranch operations, beef nutritional benefits and how consumer education can benefit farmers to produce some of the best beef in the country!

It rains in Arizona.  And it can be very heavy causing flooding around your property.  Jim Kolwalski of Kolwalski Construction, who specializes in water damage restoration, talks about ways to avoid that stormwater from damaging your property and the environment.  Jennifer discusses the many things she found  at the KBIS Show to assist the elderly and their challenges.  And more!

You maybe surprised to know the top reason to replace your home's windows.  Plus homeowner questions about filtering out salt in water, replacing a older concrete tile roof and the different underlays being used, a sewer type smell from the dishwasher, roof venting and duct cleaning.

Whether your water source comes from the tap, flood irrigation, graywater and rain, Farmer Greg discusses effective ways to get that water to where its needed.  How woody mulch, ground cover and drip tape can lead to good results.  Removing chlorine from tap water and gopher proofing your gardens.

Learn about the benefits of cooling your space with Mini Split air conditioning.  Plus homeowner questions on elastomeric painting a foam room as a do it yourself project, screened holes under the eaves of a home, exhaust fans code in a new home build, and can you backwash a pool with the sewer cleanout located on the side of a home.

The hottest trend color of windows is black.  Before you think that dark color generates heat, Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors explains how advances in the frames and glass has made it possible.  Plus other things to consider when replacing windows besides energy efficiency.  Warranties, sound reduction, the right way to position sunscreens, detailed explanation about the glass and more!

Talking about oranges ready for picking while not disturbing new blossoms blooming for next year's fruit.  SavATree's John Eisenhower has suggestions on juicing and storing that juice in various ways.  Justin Rohner of Queen Creek Botanical Gardens talks about Agriscaping and the many things to see at the gardens.  What it takes to have a beautiful garden and eat it too!

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books! Rosie discusses utility budget billing plans ahead of summer pricing.  Weekly To Do with Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors on window maintenance for summer heat.  Homeowner questions include a gate install on a block fence, washing machine water draining is causing the toilet water to rise and completely empty and refinishing an existing bathtub.

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books! Your windows are the weakest link inside your home's envelope.  To ensure they are working efficiently, inspecting and repairing any damage from caulking to cleaning the tracks and outside glass.  We discuss the do's and don'ts.  We reveal the winner of our new home Mystery Sound and explain what it is.  Whats the best way to remove an inground pool?  And a product we recommend for cleaning vinyl surfaces.

A packed group of guests discuss the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree (or as our panel calls it the Tabebuia).  A tree you should consider for your landscape.  Plus proper ways for caring for plants.  Featuring John Eisenhower and Peter Conden from SavATree and Horticulturist Arborist Steve Priebe.

Our Weekly To Do on upkeep in your garage.  Plus questions about plumbing for graywater, using a sheen exterior paint finish, installing a whole home water softening system, removing non-paintable silicone and other highlights of the weekend!

Adam Homer of Pella Windows And Doors discusses the benefits of upgrading to better engineered windows.  More than just energy efficiency, homeowners are looking for aesthetics, low maintenance, dust and noise reduction.  Windows and doors can be the weakest link in your home's efficiency.

Sossaman Farms is known for producing heritage grains used in baking bread, brewing beer, and by distillers.  Steve and Caroline Sossaman join Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree to talk about the incredible history of the farm in its 103rd year.  The many types of ancient grains grown and sold thru Hayden Flour Mills.  And Steve explains why they're not just making a living but making a life!

Listener questions include radiant barrier attic install, moisture under a tile floor with no damage to the slab, troubleshooting a jet tub motor problem, overcoating a flat roof and installing a macerating toilet in a laundry room.  Plus what is biophilia?

Tips on keeping recently painted areas clean.  Some of the trends found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show.  The mystery sound coming from a newly built home is SOLVED.  The homebuilder explains what it is and how they repaired it.  Plus caller questions on a backyard fountain pump problem and what it takes for a drywall finish level 5.

Not large livestock.  Farmer Greg and guest Kari Spencer are talking chickens and goats.  Laying hens for fresh eggs, fresh goat's milk and other useful benefits.  Providing the proper housing from lay boxes, roosting areas to protection against predators. The myths about roosters.  Plus other 'livestock' to consider from ducks to bees!