Rosie On The House

Arizona Preps Live host Kevin McCabe talks about Arizona High School football and players who made it to the college and NFL level.  Jason Castello of Canyon Coolers talks about their unique ice chest coolers.  And Cory Bruening, Operation Manager of Pines Motel in Cottonwood who provided accommodations for our August Staycation.

Tracy discusses safety around the water as our Arizona summer extends past Labor Day.  Stefan Gruber of Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators talks about how they design and manufacture elevators for two story homes.  Raymond of A Authentic Garage Doors has our 'How To' on maintaining your garage door.  And caller questions on a cinder block fence and occasional sewer odor in the home.

Adam Homer with Pella Windows talks about their innovative Insynctive Technology.  Windows with built in security sensors that you can control and monitor from virtually anywhere.  Solar powered motorized shades inside the window and more!  Without sacrificing beauty and quality.  (Consumer Reports ranked #1).

Our gardening expert Jay Harper of The Farms Choice talks about now is the time to plan about planting winter vegetables and what types.  Suggestions on shade trees.  And caller questions on sod grass and citrus tree problems.

Dreamed of being a cowboy or cowgirl riding the range, working cattle, learning real horsemanship skills and ranching techniques?   Arizona Cowboy College is the place to start!  Senior Instructor and legendary Rocco Wachman explains the experience of the only school of its kind in the world!

A listener shares his experience with supercooling his home and the amount of money he saved on his electric bill.  Plus listener calls on supercooling with solar, supercooling a modular home, buyer beware story and lightning hitting a septic tank.

Talking security around the home.  Starting with the front door to french doors and the garage door.  Rosie's tip on making it harder to break in thru the garage door.  Plus the two places burglars hit inside the home and what to do to secure those areas.

Assistant Branch Manager of SavATree Integrity Tree Service Stephen Price talks about the tree of the month: Texas Olive Tree.  And takes listener questions about trees and bushes that can be harmful to animals, trimming and pruning specific trees and plants, fertilizing, fungus and aerating around the tree.

We're joined by The Mayor of Cottonwood Arizona Tim Elinski.  Elvis Presley's connection to Cottonwood.  And President of The Verde Valley Wine Consortium Tom Pitts talks about the history of Arizona vineyards and how the area has become a destination for wine lovers.

Rosie talks about his experience installing a Ring doorbell, construction job openings and other contractor hiring tips, suggestion for a lifting device for a two story home among other discussions.

What is a smart lock and how does it work? David Kamber of North Valley Locksmith explains this and other ways to secure your house, home, castle or cabin. From dead bolts to technology like Ring and Nest.  

Julie of The Arizona Farm Bureau and The Arizona Department Of Agriculture Director Mark Killian discuss growing tomatoes in Arizona. Why they are designated as a fruit, nutritional value and how to grow your own.

Our Staycation Of The Month, we discover history about Cottonwood, AZ.  Don Ryden of Ryden Architects and Rosie discuss historic preservation, the Tempe City Hall 'Inverted Pyramid' building and a revelation about Don we didn't know about!

Discuss one of our E-Store products, the Earth Talon Shovel.  Bob Brown of Arizona Foundation Solutions talks about home foundation heaving, clay soil challenges and his technique to repair it.  Listener issues on wood siding and part identification.  And our digital home maintenance tool Home Zada!

Design elements that make up the territorial style (Taos, Santa Fe, Pueblo) of exterior homes.  Rosie details what it takes to maintain the look and possible repairs needed over time.  Plus Steve Williams of SAW Designs explains his technique for vigas repairs.  And listener questions on elastomeric paint and acrylic stucco.

Farmer Greg details the different systems regarding composting.  Sustainability, permaculture and regenerative techniques with the help of chickens, worms and something called soldier flies.  Making healthy soil for gardens and trees.

Highlights from the Arizona Governor's Conference On Tourism.  A record number of visitors to Arizona, Arizona State Parks update, a little know feud near Payson, National Day Of The Cowboy and why are we talking about Dayton, Ohio?

Listener questions include sealing issue on a travertine patio, replacing bathroom windows with glass block, warm rooms after a new air conditioner install, wasps in the pool, artificial turf and more!

Doug Dedrick of Stucco Renovations talks up stucco!  Its more than a look that adds style and beauty to the desert.  It preserves homes that can withstand heat and the test of time.  Discussing the various types of stucco and proper maintenance.  Plus listener questions!

Arborist and Landscape Expert Richard Adkins discusses the correct ways to stake young trees to protect them from wind.  Landscaping techniques, plant and tree suggestions and proper trimming.