Rosie on the House

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #KeepYourHouseLookingSharp - Story of the French influence establishing the United States and situates the American pursuit of liberty within a broader European context of religious and political upheaval. The reason 'Super Coolers' experienced higher energy bills than in the past. Weekly To Do with ideas to keep your home looking sharp. Questions on flooring. And after watching a classic movie involving the computer named 'Hal', Rosie is confused about the takeaway from the film.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Good Floors Start Below The Surface! - There is more you should know when looking at new flooring besides color and price. Its the quality of the product, what's underneath it, installation and warranty that can have an impact on the finished floor. Von Payne of East Valley Floors has seen the flooring evolution for over 40 years. Its starts with knowning exactly what your investing in for a new, longer lasting floor.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! End Of Summer Garden Check! - Its the best time of the year for garden and tree planting! Known as a 'second sping' combining a warm fall and cool winter climate. Jay Harper discusses how establishing roots and less plant stress gives you a head start over spring planting. So prepare that soil, decide what you enjoy eating and get a bunch of great tips to start growing your own. Plus tips on transitioning to winter lawns.

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #BalconyGardens - The story of the first recorded submarine attack during the Revolutionary War. Discussing the U-Haul survey revealing migration trends across different generations. Weekly To Do on growing balcony gardens. What rolling shades can do for protection from the elements and security for your home.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Warning Signs Your Garage Door Is Trying To Tell You! - With everyday use of the garage door, you might not notice s little noise here or slower opening there. The door may seem heavier than it used to. That’s why one of the best things homeowners can do is pay attention to these signs. Ray Egan of Swift Garage Door discusses warning signs and possible repairs needed to keep it functioning properly.

THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HOUR! Mythbusting Composting! - Compost is the single most important ingredient in soil building. Organic material naturally decomposed without human intervention mixed with dirt create an environment that enhances plant growth and health. Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com explains the 'hot and cold' and 'greens and browns' behind creating rich organic compost.

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #BatteryWalls - A moment celebrating the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration Of Independence. Weekly To Do on battery walls. Storing backup electricity for later use charged by solar systems and/or your utility provider. Author, writer, hiking outdoor enthusiast Roger Naylor joins us to announce his 'retirement' from hiking and writing for more hiking and writing? 

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Making Your 3 Day Weekend Productive! - With a Labor Day weekend or any 3 day weekend, we consider what little projects you can do around your home in three days or even two? And how can you be sure to finish the job? We suggest some jobs to consider with a little forward planning that can leave time to relax and enjoy some time off. 

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Farm Fresh Arizona Grains With The Arizona Farm Bureau! - Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Sherry Saylor. Inducted into the Arizona Farm Museum Hall Of Fame, Saylor wore many hats from farming and educator to an advocate for the Arizona agricultural community. She discusses her deep history in family farming and personal growth representing Arizona agriculture locally and around the world. Discussing Arizona grains including desert durum wheat used on a global scale.

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #AgingInPlaceBedroom - Another moment celebrating the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration Of Independence. The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors discusses licensed contractor compliance and handling homeowner complaints about work done by contractors. The Weekly To Do with tips from our series on Aging In Place focusing on the bedroom and more!

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Maintenance Tips To Protect Your Home Inside And Out! - Owning a home comes with plenty of small maintenance jobs. Knowing what to look for can make the difference between a simple fix and a major repair. Including whether you need a handyperson or a contractor. Fred Willsher, founder of The WILLSH Corporation has seen many of these common problems homeowners deal with. He gives some good advice to spot small stuff before it becomes big problems.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Bees, Birds, Bats And Butterflies: Pollinators! - Bees, birds, bats, and butterflies all play a vital role in pollinating our plants. Our guests from Arizona's Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Desert Botanical Garden  join us to share insights on pollinator‑friendly gardening and highlight opportunities to explore their beautiful gardens.

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #LocksKeysAndMore - Discussion on home security. David Camber of North Valley Locksmith details different grades of door hardware. The importance of grade one commercial locks combined with heavy-duty strike plates for maximum protection against forced entry. Jarod Wright of Harmony Security discusses the importance of cellular security systems along with security camera advancements including video storage solutions. 

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! It's A Game Show: Know Your Rosie Knowledge! - Listeners and homeowners over the decades have trusted Rosie On The House with great information and tips about owning a home in Arizona. So we put contestants to the test to see what they've learned and hopefully get correct. As we play 'Know Your Rosie Knowledge'.  

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Get Those Fruit Trees In The Ground! - 'Farmer Greg' Peterson of The Urban Farm has successfully grown fruit trees in the low desert for 4 decades. He discusses his essential planting techniques from digging the hole to his 6-6 Rule, ways to reduce soil temperature, healthy soil additives, the importance of low chill hours, root stocks, how long until your first harvest and more. 

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #FilterTheDustOut - Another 250th moment about The Declaration Of Independence. A new partner joins the network Complete Pest Control. Our take on home warranties. Weekly To Do on filtering the dust out of the home. Homeowner questions on stainless steel sinks and we assist a listener on a plumbing issue of no cold water and low water pressure.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Are Your Windows Really Leaking? - Monsoon season has a way of revealing problems that stay hidden the rest of the year. A downpour can send homeowners scrambling for towels when they notice water around a window. However not every drop means your windows are failing. Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows & Doors discusses the signs there is a potential leak and what could fool you in thinking there's a problem.

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Identifying Stressed Out Plants! - It's a stressful time for plants when excessive heat and overnight temperatures don't cool off enough to recover. Nursery expert Jay Harper discusses ways to give plants and trees cooling relief. To get your mind off the heat, time to think about that fall garden. Jay lists some of the vegetables and other edibles to think about ready for planting.

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #StopAndDropZone - Another moment regarding the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration Of Independence. Weekly To Do on what we call The Drop Zone. An area for setting down items like shoes, bags, keys and other things. Homeowner questions about wall cracks around a tub, installing and electrical line for an oven, are landlords required to do A/C maintenance checks twice a year and more topics around the house.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Clean Indoor Air Starts With Your Air Conditioner! - Dust buildup on air conditioner coils, condensate clogs, frequent starting and stopping plus calculating the correct size of the unit. Ricky and Buzz of Day And Night Air Conditioning talk about how proper outdoor maintenance checks outside can keep your air quality and comfort level inside consistent. 

THE ULTIMATE GARDEN HOUR! The Principals Of Wind, Shade & Water! - Trees and other plants can take a beating in a monsoon storm. Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses ways to protect them from intense winds and finding help to mend damaged trees. The importance of creating shade. And managing the flow of rainwater. Storms has the potential of dumping an inch of rain in 30 minutes or less.

OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #AWelcomingHome - The Weekly To Do on making the front of your home a more welcoming home. And lots of homeowner questions on removing a pool, shutting off the water heater, leaky glass block wall, painting ceramic tile, venting pipes on the roof, a bad air conditioning replacement suggestion and more doings around the house.

ON THE HOUSE HOUR! The Mystery Leaks Of High Water Bills! - Small leaks can lead to big water bills. When it comes to higher water bills, there are two simple scenarios. Either its wasted water or a leak. Wasted water being that you know you’re using an overwhelming amount. A leak is more out of sight, out of mind. Until you receive a high water bill. Ian Hanely of Pinpoint Leak Detection discusses what a property survey can uncover detecting complex pool leaks, irrigation and other plumbing issue around the home. 

OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! The State Of Farming In State 48! - Arizona Agriculture is vast! 25 million acres of farmland, rangeland, tribal land and managed state and federal land. With 16,710 active farms and ranches spanning those acres. From cattle to crops, Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree breaks down the discussion how 2.6% of farms accounts for 94% of production with 96% of those farms being family owned and part of the more than 30 billion dollar ag economy in State 48.

OPEN HOME HOUR! Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #ArizonaArchitecture - As part of our series for the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration Of Independence we discuss the story behind what became our National Anthem. Including verses that are not well known. Introducing a new Certified Partner Re-New Cabinets. And answering homeowner questions.