Rosie On The House

Update on happenings at Rosie On The House.  Esther de Wolde of Phantom Screens discusses their unique screens that do more than provide a thermal barrier around your outdoor living space.  And some new products like a docking drawer, ambient lit shower head, hot water hose bib and more!

Shade is a great way to reduce heat gain on your home.  Most heat gain comes thru your windows. One of the best ways is proper installation of sunscreens.  We discuss this and other ways to kick the heat away.

Jay discusses reducing heat stress on your garden, trees and lawn.  Irrigation maintenance and watering tips for desert summer heat and monsoon rains.  Plus listener questions on various tree issues.

We tackle questions on installing artificial turf and sealing patio pavers as a 'do it yourself' project.  Is there a need for home water treatment even if you have refrigerator water filtration?  All About Water joins us for answers.  And a listener asks how to encourage wildlife on his property.

With hot weather could come a hot bed of pests.  We discuss ways to keep some serious pests away from your home.  Scorpions, black widow spiders, bees, wasps and more.  Plus wildlife like coyotes, bobcats and javelinas.  BLOG

John Eisenhower and Steven Price of SavATree Integrity Tree Service is joined by Kevin Salamandra of Arid Zone Trees.  The Tree Of The Month is the Arid Hybrid Mesquite Tree with some unique features.  Kevin explains what Arid Zone Trees is all about.  Proper pruning for monsoon season and irrigation scheduling for the summer.

Its a great time to inspect your home's pitched or flat roof before monsoon rains begin to fall.  Rosie gives some recommendations. Plus a leak detection device we found that alerts you if water leaks in the home when you're away.

Misting systems, swamp coolers, and other ways to chill your outdoor space.  Rosie talks about the results of a listener's Whole Home Energy Audit with David Byrne of Green ID.  And listener questions about misting issues, painting and building a tool shed.

Julie with The Arizona Farm Bureau is joined by Richard Clark of Gila River Goat And Lamb Producers. Richard discusses farming lamb and goats for meat at his farm in Greenlee County.  Plus Julie talks about Community Supported Agriculture selling produce direct to consumers.

Random topics, Military Assistance Mission's Executive Director Marc Bohem updates what they're doing to assist E-5 active Arizona military at home and how you can help.  Weekly To Do about removing mineral deposits to bathroom and kitchen fixtures.  And answering listener's home improvement questions.

Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors details everything you should know about energy efficiency, reducing dust and quieting your home with the right windows.  Lots of background information on choosing the right window, possible upgrades and keeping your budget in line.  BLOG

The Central Arizona Project delivers water from the Colorado River to Tucson. CAP General Manager Ted Cook discusses the intricate system that supplies water to the desert.  And The Arizona Plant Lady Noelle Johnson talks about desert plants found in the Sonoran Desert that are very edible.

Kyle Ritland of Sun Valley Solar Solutions talks thru what to consider going solar at your home.  He introduces a new solar and battery cost calculator, panels, battery storage and incentives like the federal tax credits installing solar at your home.  BLOG

Followup on saving energy and money, the proper ways to honor and respect the American flag on Memorial Day and our Number 1 most asked question about maintaining a composite deck.

Farmer Greg and Kari Spencer discuss canning, pickling, juicing, fermenting, dehydrating and freezing!  The proper methods to preserve an abundance of fruits and vegetables.

David Byrne of Green ID joins the show with energy saving solutions to reduce your energy bill even during the summer months.  Starting with tips that cost nothing to $100, $500 and $1000.  It starts with when you use energy and what plan you're on!  ARTICLE

Core Landscape's Aaron Merkow details advances in irrigation and landscape management.  An adopted way to replace the chewy black poly tubing for drip systems.  And how an inexpensive irrigation system audit can improve the efficiency in watering and maintaining any landscape.  BLOG

Jay Harper discusses lawn transition to summer lawns, what to plant in summer gardens, weed control and proper application between pre-emergent and fertilizer.  Suzette,The Garden Goddess, talks about the benefits of fermentation.  The original way to preserve food and its many health benefits.  Plus listener questions!

Power surges can happen daily even if you don't notice it.  Rosie explains the difference between those retail power surge strips and whole home power surge protection that can save electronics and appliances from damage.  Listener has mice issues and wants to use screens to cover opening.  Jon from The Mighty Electrician helps a listener with 3 prong outlets with no ground and GFCI question.

Jeff Carmichael of REEis Air Conditioning & Home Performance discusses some of the things a home energy audit can identify to make your home more comfortable in the summer by pinpointing leakage.  Ways that can save you money on your cooling bill.  Plus listeners have questions on shade screens, rooms warmer than other home rooms, insulation and more!