Rosie On The House

Will housing prices come down? How about interest rates? Why do credit scores vary from different reporting companies and the need to keep tabs on it?  Harold Perkins of Galaxy Lending Group gives you sound advice on buying a home or remodeling an existing home in a time of high prices and interest rates.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-mortgages-and-your-credit-score-with-galaxy-lending/

Our Weekly To Do on Farmers Markets. The Central Arizona Projects' new Water Education Center. Carl Bertelsen of the Joint Technical Education District discusses offering high school students training to jumpstart a possible career in the trades. Homeowner questions on smoke detectors, reducing a large gas bill, how to do vetting for contractors for deferred maintenance projects and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-farmersmarkets/

Steven & Trevor Bales of Bales Hay Farm & Feed Store are a 6th generational farm family dating back to 1885. Along with Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree, they discuss their amazing farm legacy. Challenges of running the family farm. The staple crops important for food on your table. Setting you straight on farming misinformation and the unique father son relationship of running the farming business. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-family-farms-with-arizona-farm-bureau-bales-hay/

The Weekly To Do on replacing window and door hardware. Determining the cost appraisal per square foot of a home rebuild. Homeowner questions include insulating a cathedral ceiling, removing a sunken living room, window shading, door replacement, a $60,000 translucent TV and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-replacingwindowdoorhardware/

Get your green thumb going! 'Farm Greg' Peterson of The Urban Farm discusses planning and setup for your garden. Observing sun location, what sun direction works best, water sources, and creating healthy soil. What do you want to grow and how to do it with raised garden beds, moveable beds and pots, tower gardens and other tips for success.  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-and-garden-set-up-with-the-urban-farm/

Jim Paxon was the public information officer for one of the worst forest fires in Arizona history Rodeo-Chediski in 2002. We asked him about a particular preparation we never heard of in wildfire protection around a home: screen coverings on exposed roof vents. Discussions on ozone generators that organically remove odors, roof replacement, calculating homeowners insurance cost, sconce light issue, and Weekly To Do on inspecting your roof and gutters Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-inspectguttersandroof/

The two rooms that add value in the home are the kitchen and bathroom. When you decide to remodel, which one should you start first?  It starts with key questions what the homeowner wants from a minor to luxury remodel with everything in between. Design consultant Rochelle Horn of Rosie Right Design Build discusses the considerations you should know based on the current look and features to the end result. Are you remodeling to enjoy it, make it more functional or for selling purposes? Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-remodels-where-in-the-home-to-start/

The Rose Garden At Mesa Community College is the largest public rose garden in the desert southwest. Known as a lab and testing garden for roses. Special guests Ryan Regear and LeRoy Brady talk about the many variates featuring many named after famous people, veterans and first responders. And great tips about growing roses in your own yard from soil prep to pruning, mulch and watering. Its not as hard and you think for results that bloom beautifully. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-roses-are-red-with-jay-harper/

Our Weekly To Do on tuning up the toilet to work properly and not waste water. And tackling homeowner questions on solar panel removal to install a new roof, pool concrete repair, water softener issue, malfunctioning garage outlet, replacing aluminum wiring and other topics around the house. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-toilettuneup/

Rosie is joined by John and Ben Murphy of Murphy Brothers Design Build Remodel in Minnesota. They discuss remodeling with a focus on bathroom accessibility when it comes to Aging In Place. You won't believe the many features and accessories you can get with the toilet! Many solutions for different needs.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-aging-in-place-toilet-choices/  

Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com discusses winter tree pruning. What trees you can trim and ones you should hold off doing for protection of winter freezes.  Cutting techniques, pruning tools, branch scaffolding and more great tips for new spring growth and canopy shaping. And make your own mulch with the branches and leaves left from pruning! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-winter-pruning-with-agriscaping/

Our Weekly To Do on labeling your electrical box. Its not hard to do and by code, individual breakers must be identified to know what it controls in areas of you home. Rosie Certified Realtor Vikki Gorman gives an update of the housing market. Pam Dullum updates the all women crew building a Habitat For Humanity home. Considering a career in the construction trades and other homeowner questions. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-labelyourelectricpanel/

Imagine managing your home inventory, creating a maintenance calendar, manage home remodeling projects, tracking your finances, keeping documents and pictures all in one digital tool. We discuss our home maintenance app powered by Home Zada. Have a complete history of your home for insurance purposes and when your ready to sell the home. Its a game changer in home management. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-digitally-manage-your-home-with-homezada/

Julie Murphree's guest is the new President of The Arizona Farm Bureau John Boelts. Arizona winter leafy greens season accounts for 25% of the U.S. production annually. And a 2 Billion Dollar impact to Arizona's economy. John discusses why Arizona's stable climate is perfect for growing leafy greens from November to April. Shipped across the U.S. and Canada. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azleafygreens-with-arizona-farm-bureau/

We discuss the top 5 do-it-yourself topics of 2024. Including care for your water heater, care for your appliances like the garbage disposal, ductless air conditioning units, getting your affairs together by documenting your estate and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-top5diys/

We discuss the top 5 blogs of 2024. Including what you need to know about the transition away from R-410A air conditioning refrigerant, preventing deed/title fraud, adding a casita to your property, update on termite treatment methods and more!  Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-top-5-blog-articles-of-2024/

The Urban Farm's 'Farmer Greg' Peterson is joined by Janice Norton. Holistic gardening involves relationships between the gardener, the garden itself and the natural ecosystem. Looking at your garden space and its connection to the yard and neighborhood. They discuss how permaculture plays a role and the principals that work holistically with nature. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-holisticgardening-with-the-urban-farm/

St. Vincent de Paul's Director of Volunteer Engagement Christina Gavin talks about the many ways they carry on the mission to 'Feed, Clothe, House and Heal' plus how you can help. Homeowner questions on crumbling and insulating block walls. Weekly To Do on Arizona Hospitality. Rosie's 'Cowboy Christmas Prayer' and more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-arizonahospitality/

Continuing the history of Phoenix as it begins to grow in population. Phoenix Mayor's Office Historian Steve Schumacher and Historical Architect Don Ryden discuss the events that led to establishing Phoenix. The Roosevelt Dam, cotton farming, military training bases, the railroad, reinforced concrete high rise building design, air conditioning, suburban housing design and shopping centers all play essential roles in modern day Phoenix. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-arizona-history-part-2-with-don-ryden-steve-schumacher/

Nursery Expert Jay Harper discusses ways to protect plants, shrubs and young citrus trees from winter frost and freezes. Even if there's no signs of colder temperatures, its wise to be prepared. Plus tips on winter lawn care, vegetables to plant in your garden and soil preparation tips before you plant. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-winter-frost-protection-with-jay-harper/