Rosie On The House

Weekly To Do on simple things to do to be more energy efficient and save money. Homeowner questions on air conditioning mismatch, concrete coating floors, introducing a new partner that's actually been in business since 1947 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-energyefficientliving/

High water bill? Likely some leaks you can't see or hear. Ian Handley of PinPoint Leak Detection discusses what they can find with a property survey of your supply lines, irrigation systems and sonar detection for pools. Pinpoints the problems without the guessing. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-spot-a-leak-before-it-costs-you-with-pinpoint-leak-detection/

Biggest secret to fall gardening? August is the best time to get started. Growing vegetable plants from seed to plant in the fall. Even with the summer heat, other good eats you can put in your rich, healthy soil. Weed control tips and more from Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-fall-gardening-secrets-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Weekly To Do on glass showers and doors. A nice step up from old fashioned tub and shower curtains. Plus homeowner questions on a drywall patio ceiling, cathedral ceiling and wall insulation, solar batteries, driveway slab curing and why you should consider home surger protection at your electrical box to protect everything inside your home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-showerglass/

Mike Krpata of Bumble Bee Home Services is 'plumb' happy about new ways to fix old plumbing problems. Camera inspections, trenchless drain repair, water supply line leak detection and we get asked a lot about tankless water heaters. Mike explains what you need to know before you invest for the long run. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plumbing-new-ways-to-fix-old-problems-with-bumble-bee-home-services/

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Ashley Mortimer of Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona. A working farm that showcases how farms function and where their food comes from. They do it thru plenty of fun events for the kids and adults alike. Part of a trend to shopping local, right off the farm! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-smallfarms-with-julie-murphree-of-arizona-farm-bureau-ashley-mortimer-of-mortimer-farms/

Outdoor entertainment means bar-b-q with some of our favorite receipes you can try for yourself. Homeowner questions on electric tankless water heaters, modular home floor issue, electrical panel replacement and shady sales tactics to be aware of regarding air coditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-outdoorentertainment/

From stand alone grilling to outdoor kitchens, many options can cook up some great meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The various cooking, grilling, smoking, and griddling options have taken the outdoor kitchen a long way from charcoal briquettes. Stainless steel over aluminum grills. Depends on what your inner chef wants to whip up! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-all-things-bbq/

Growing food in your gardens starts with rich, nutrient dense healthy soil. The foundation for that soil is composting. 'Farmer Greg' Peterson of The Urban Farm breaks down the 'greens and browns' of composting along with other contributions from worm castings, chickens and soldier flies. Plus the added benefit  composting has for the environment and food security. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-and-beginnercomposting-with-the-urban-farm/

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If one room or a part of your house is warmer than another, the cause is not necessarily the mechanics of your air conditioning unit. Unit sizing, duct work and distribution of cool air could be the issue along with other A/C tips with Brady Whitlock of Integrity Air Conditioning. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-keys-to-gaining-consistent-efficient-hvac-with-integrity-air-conditioning-heating/

Never too late to plan ahead for planting your favorite trees. Nursery Expert Jay Harper discusses the things to consider and be ready to plant in the fall. Choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-and-propertreeplanting-with-jayharper/

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336 mile engineering marvel that supplies some of the state's water supply. Darrin Francom explains how it works. How one of our Certified Partners help the Arizona Humane Society keep their animals cool and comfortable. Plus homeowner questions on window tinting and water heater issues. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-countertopcare/

Monsoon season brings high winds and at times heavy rainfall. It can do some serious damage to trees from broken limbs to uprooting.  The Tree Amigos discuss the best practices for your trees to weather the storm and keep your shade, citrus and fruit trees standing tall. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-preparing-your-trees-for-monsoon-with-the-tree-amigos/

Desert summers means peak water usage. But don't let the heat translate into wasted water. Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner educates those 'green thumbers' on smart watering strategies to keep gardens and landscapes looking healthy without draining the well. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hoursummerwateringwisdom-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Tom Babbage is a writer for the Casa Grande Dispatch newspaper. He has since become Arizona's Presidential Historian. He discusses stories about hidden Presidential historical accounts that might surprise you or likely never knew about from 1776 and beyond that were downright dangerous. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-talking-history-and-the-4th-of-july-with-arizonas-presidential-historian-tom-babbage/

Weekly To Do on homeowner work you should never do yourself. We help a listener with building a backyard shade structure. And since its 4th Of July, some little known facts about America's Independence Day! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-diyfollies/

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Mandy Kirkendall of Apple Annie's U Pick It Farm in Willcox, Arizona. Mandy discusses their history starting in the 1980's planting 6000 apple trees. Its evolved growing different fruits, vegetables and other specialties in their General Store. Creating an authentic farm experience! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-and-summerveggies-with-arizona-farm-bureau-apple-annies/

Arizona is seeing an increase of data centers. They consume much more power than a typical office building. APS Representatives Anne Carlton and Jill Hanks discusses how the power company is planning ahead for the future. Along with a discussion on Artificial Intelligence and a followup from a listener who is growing successful gardens while keeping pests and other critters out. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-entrydoorrefresh/

We've been reflecting on the various types of projects landscape companies undertake. From pavers, walkways, plants and shade structures to lighting, pools and fire features.  You envision your build then create a design that builds your vision. Todd Walker of Think Green Design Build Landscape takes you thru the many options to create a 'staycation' in your own outdoor space. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-beyond-the-lawn-landscape-projects-with-think-green-design-build-landscape/