Rosie on the House

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #FurnitureRefresh - Dr. Sky discusses recent spectacular celestial events visible in the dark sky and sky watching apps and star maps to identify what you see. Homeowner questions on securing patio shades on windy days, recirculating pump issue, patio flat roof, landscape drainage question and more. Including listeners honoring their military hero on Memorial Day Weekend

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Make It A Meaningful Memorial Day! Arizona's Special Memorials! - A Memorial Day Weekend special about 2 of Arizona's special memorials. The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza downtown Phoenix is the site of various memorials honoring prominent figures, wars, and events in Arizona history. Included is the USS Arizona Memorial. The plaza features actual war artifacts with the story of how they were obtained. But its the detailed design of these memorials that's well thought out.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Native Desert Edibles With The Urban Farm! - Explore the abundance of the desert with The Urban Farm's 'Farmer Greg' Peterson's special guest Cactus Kelly. She teaches thru foraging walks identifying edibles from bean trees, cacti, plants and weeds in the urban desert environment. And explains how she mills and extracts these edibles into juices, flour and powders. Take a audio walk with her describing and harvesting these native desert edibles.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #LandscapeDrainage - Our Weekly To Do on landscape drainage. It can present challenges on where water needs to flow as to not impede on a home's foundation or neighboring properties. Plus explaining what the term '100 Year Flood' really means about potential  flooding in your area. And homeowner questions on insulation, air conditioning units and more!

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Misting Systems To Beat The Heat! - Misting systems allow you to spend more time enjoying the outdoors in the summertime or anytime. Craig, Shane and Tim from Senor Mist explain how misting works from the pump to the nozzles, the cooling effect, the different types of misting systems and the options determining the most effective system for the patio or other outdoor space.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Notes From The Nursery: Flowers For All Seasons! - Nursery Expert Jay Harper talk about transitioning from spring to summer seasonal flowers and plants. Potting plant tips, irrigation check, to have or not to have summer lawns, fertilization, weed and spurge control and other practical planting tips for summer.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #FlyingOldGlory - Our Weekly To Do on flying the American flag properly. Jeff Kozloski of The National Training Institute is an industry leader in fast, high-quality vocational training. He discusses how you can be trained as an HVAC technician, electrician, or plumber in as little as four months for jobs in demand and very good pay. Plus we talk about new scams to be aware of, local events and more!

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Need To Know Steps In Hiring A Reliable Contractor! - In the past, it may have been enough to know that your contractor was licensed, bonded and insured.  But you must do your homework for every contractor's background to ensure trust and a project well done. We provide some critical steps to follow in hiring not only the right contractor for the job. But a reliable one!

THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HOUR! Garden Plant Selection With Agriscaping.com! - When looking to design your garden, there is ultimately the question of which plants should go where? Debating between edible or elegant, entertaining or edible, elegant or entertaining, beauty or productivity. Fortunately, you can choose what you like. Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner tells you how including what can be planted now before the summer months hit.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #ReadyYourHomeForVacation - Planning a big vacation during the summer heat? Here are some new and old ideas about securing your Arizona house against intruders and preventing other problems that might occur while you’re away. Plus more insight about our You Tube Channel. Homeowner questions and other items of interest.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! A Juggernaut Of Innovative Designs And Products! - Rosie and Jennifer discuss some of the innovative and design products found at the 2025 Kitchen And Bath Industry Show. From this years textures and colors to hammock tubs, unique stacking garage doors, floating stairs, steam showers and more. Plus a homeowner question on rerouting an air conditioning duct system thru the roof of a remodeling project. 

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Arizona Raised Beef! - Beef is a top Arizona commodity. Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guests are Tina and David Thompson of YY Ranch. Every Arizona ranch story is unique and rich in history. Tina Thompson’s story is no exception. A ranch family that settled in Arizona in 1879, this family’s commitment to the environment, quality beef and family are the common denominators you’ll discover when reading about other ranch family operations in the state.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #WindowWonders - Our Weekly To Do on window coverings from shutters to shades and blinds. Commentary and homeowner questions on hard start kits and other important things to be aware of about air conditioning. Hanging things on stucco. And other current events around the house!

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! New Ways To Learn From Rosie: Our You Tube Channel! - We introduce you to our Rosie On The House You Tube Channel. A catalog of video short clips on numerous homeowner topics from our broadcasts. Featuring our Certified Partner contractors, service providers and other guests with information about your house, home, castle or cabin. Includes the audio of video clips of some of the most watched topics like tankless water heaters, security cameras, electrical and vinyl plank flooring.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Creating Your Own Urban Farm! - ‘Farmer Greg’ Peterson’s guests are The Tempe Garden Girls, Erin and her mother Elise. They run a family urban farm nestled in the heart of Tempe. Established during the pandemic, their urban farm journey began as a way to provide homegrown food for the family. Along the way they discovered a community of backyard gardeners and local farmers sharing knowledge to get others to grow their urban farm.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #KnowYourProperty - Utility companies offer a variety of plans to help reduce demand and cost on your cooling bill. We discuss it along with homeowner questions. Door replacement when closing in a carport or garage, saltillo tile in a bathroom, removing a roof evaporative cooler, driveway slope issue and a insulation issue between the garage and home. Plus we ponder what Arizona cities could you live in with a monthly Social Security check.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Prepare Your Air Conditioning For The Heat! - A well functioning air conditioning system isn't a luxury. Its a necessity in the hot desert months or any other place where cooling is needed. Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning discussed the importance of regular maintenance, airflow and proper installation are key for a longer lasting unit. Plus a rising A/C industry trend you should be aware of before making any decisions on repairs.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Citrus 101: Introduction To Growing Citrus! - Have your shade and eat it too! We take a deep dive into citrus with Citrus and Nursery Expert Jay Harper. With proper planning and variety selection you can harvest nearly year round. Tips for planting citrus trees and shrubs. Pruning and fertilizing techniques. Plus more uses for citrus besides eating and juicing. 

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #WaterConsumption - Our Weekly To Do on monitoring your water consumption. Lesser known state nicknames for Arizona you might never heard of. Homeowner questions about air conditioners and air handlers, foam insulation, flickering lighting, leak detection and more!

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Concerns Of Purchasing Air Conditioners On Line! - A well maintained air conditioner can last longer than its initial lifespan. Go with the pros in the know with Steve Mason and Challen Hansen of Mason Pro Services. They explain why buying an air conditioner on line is never a good idea. Maintenance tips for lasting A/C units. The single important calculation when checking a unit's efficiency. And the increase of technicians turned commissioned salespeople suggesting work you might not need.

THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HOUR! Raised Bed Gardening With Agriscaping - Why plant gardens at ground level when you can raise them up! Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner tells you how to construct a raised bed garden. From outside barriers of wood and metal containers to interior linings and layering materials from the bottom to the top of your planting soil. Tips on keeping pests out and a watering system with proper drainage. Raised beds can go easy on your knees and back too.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #DIYForMom - Our Weekly To Do on getting a head start for Mother's Day with suggestions to make her day special. Great information for Aging In Place. Can you install pavers over concrete? Plus covering other topics of interest besides home maintenance.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Understanding Your Home's Plumbing! - Dustin Walker of Rosie Certified Walker Plumbing talking tasks to keep your plumbing humming along. How to flush your water heater, the function of the anode rod and testing the temperature relief valve. Maintaining water pressure into your home to avoid plumbing problems. The location of the main shutoff valve, twisting every internal shutoff valve monthly and more plumbing tips!

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Arizona Soil, Climate & Water! - Arizona's year round climate and fertile soils make great conditions for farming. But the factor that makes it all work is water. Professor & Extension Specialist, Agronomy & Soil Science Jeffery Silvertooth joins Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree for a deep dive into Arizona's contribution to the global economy by producing 'more crops per drop' with consistent water management.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Wildflowers With Arizona Highways Magazine! - The best state publication in the country is Arizona Highways. Editor Robert Stieve talks about the Centennial Issue featuring 100 years of stories, brilliant photography and history of State 48. The Arizona Memory Project digitizing every issue including one issue from 1930 that was missing for decades. Even though wildflower season was a bust, the state is a visual feast year round.