Rosie On The House

Listener questions about flickering lights at random times, slab leaks and piping, raised planter water damage near patio, dust issue in the home.  Recommendations on elastomeric versus 'breathable' paint.  And the types of paint and where to apply them.

Head of the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham discusses the hot construction market.  Every construction project is facing challenges in labor, supply and time of completion.  Jeff talks about those issues.  The importance of lead and asbestos test before remodeling especially if your home was built before 1978.  Plus learn about 'pre-loading'.  The reason tiles are stacked on the roof of a new home build.

Time to fertilize citrus trees and proper pruning for new spring growth.  Applying pre-emergent to deter weeds.  If you have winter lawns, some tips to keep it going.  Or remove it completely and get a rebate from local city municipalities.  Oh, get your tomatoes and other garden plants in your hedgerows, planters, etc.  Jay Harper's got your back!

The weather is great!  So is that 'Honey Do' list.  We go over some of those tasks and how to tackle them.  Rosie and Jennifer talks about some takeaways from the International Kitchen And Bath Show.  Plus homeowner questions on lifting sheet vinyl flooring, tank versus tankless water heaters and Rosie's tips for a successful Super Bowl/Valentine's Day Weekend!

Preparation is the key to a great paint job.  Starting with investing in the right tools and a great paint product.  Paint failure is generally due to poor surface preparation.  We discuss the tips and tricks for drywall, wood, even block cement walls.  Rosie has suggestions to keep your honey happy for the Super Bowl.  And can paint cover cigarette/cigar smoke on the walls?  It goes deeper than that!

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Evergreen Pear.  Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health.  So we tackle 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.

We discuss the good and not so good condition of the hot housing market in Arizona.  Proper way to DYI cleaning and sealing your patio concrete surface.  Homeowner questions about blistering areas on a foam roof and suggestions on which way to vent a roof.  Plus the things to consider when looking to buy an older home.

Before you paint, choosing the right color used to be a chore.  Thanks to Sherwin Williams, peel and stick sample colors and their Colorsnap Visualizer App can visualize the many different shades of color to help make your decision and avoid color mistakes after its done.  Plus listener questions on building a storage shed, neighbor's leaking planter on a block wall, painting estimates on HOA homes and more mystery home sounds!

Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau's guest is Trevor Bales of Bales Hay Farm & Ranch Feed Store.  Trevor's family farm dates back 6 generations.  He discusses the history of the farm and the significance of hay farming in Arizona from production to feed.  Plus citrus is one of Arizona's '5 C's that benefits the entire country.

A home builder is stumped about a sound they've tried to identify in a brand new home.  We're stumped too when we heard it!  Plus questions about repainting cabinets, ground shifting concern with an empty pool, jet bath tub issue, smoke alarm won't stop beeping, dust problem in the home and securing you home with the proper front door.

Dr. Chad Wilson of East Valley Institute Of Technology talks about a one day event to encourage anyone to consider a career in the building sciences.  Bridges Connor of 'Get Organized With Bridges' joins in on our topic of finding harmony with difficult neighbors.  And January is GO Month (Get Organized).  Bridges discusses how tough it can be but there's light at the end of the tunnel to getting things in place and tossing out what you don't need anymore.  Plus Estate Sales doesn't mean the owner passed away.

Planting and a little proper care of fruit and citrus trees can produce for years, even decades!  Farmer Greg talks about the varieties that produce in the low desert.  Importance of chill hours and root stock.  Before you plant, the 3 ways you can kill your trees.  Proper hole to dig, the mix of planting ingredients for the hole.  Greg's 6-6 rule for health and nutrition.  Watering tips from winter to summer to keep from overwatering.  

We discuss curb appeal.  Features in the front of your home that can turn heads and get serious attention.  Discussion on sheetrock wall cracks.  The type of crack can determine why it happened.  And listener questions on stucco, solar energy, air conditioners and more!

The cleanliness and tidiness of your outdoor spaces can affect your neighbors.  Especially if a neighbor's property becomes an eyesore that intrudes on your side.  We discuss what you can do about it in a neighborly way (if you don't live in an HOA).  Plus homeowner questions on vigas repair and relining sewer lines.

Garden expert Jay Harper and Rosarian/Rose Hobbyist Ryan Regehr 'plant' the conversation in your ears about growing and maintaining roses.  Obtaining roses, proper way to plant them, proper way to prune the canes for fresh buds and flowers, watering, mulching, everything you need to know to be a possible Rosarian yourself! 

How to handle people dumping trash in the wrong places.  As cities are asking residents to reduce water use, how you can do it and not notice the difference.  Plus listener questions on best way to find a builder for a new home, what is efflorescence on a block wall and how to clean it, porcelain sink repair, fireplace smoke returning in the home issue and more!

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 neighborly way.

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 short 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.