Rosie on the House

Discussion on flooring trends from tile to planks. Follow up on keeping woodpeckers from tapping on the home. Roof considerations before solar panels are installed. Plus homeowner questions on a mystery seeping sound from a toilet and ceramic based and green cork spray exterior coatings. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-design-and-flooring-trends/

Get your roof ready for monsoon season or stormy weather year round. Alonso Popejoy of Armored Roofing discusses what maintenance the homeowner can do to extend your roof life no matter what type of roof. From missing tiles to penetration spots around vents, inspections are the key to catching small issues before they become large problems. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-maintaining-and-repairing-your-roof-for-a-long-life-with-anthony-younan-and-alonso-popejoy-of-armored-roofing/

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner says 'In most plants the pinnacle of their existence isn't necessarily the fruit, its the flower'. The plant nutrients produced go into creating the flower. Which leads to what flowers are edible and the benefits they provide from natural medicines to delectable toppings. Justin discusses some of those edible flowers and how to use them. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-edible-flowers-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

The Weekly To Do on sanding, cleaning, and painting wood. Plenty of tips you should know if you're closing your home for the summer or extended vacation. Question on birds pecking the fascia 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-cleaning-painting-sanding-wood/

Ian Hanley of Pinpoint Leak Detection & Repair discusses the three zones where leaks can happen: home, landscape, and pool. Learn how a water efficiency audit can find possible leaks and save water. Most leaks aren't obvious. Learn how they detect pool leaks without draining the pool and other ways to determine if you have leaks. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-ensure-water-efficiency-with-a-home-and-landscape-water-audit-with-ian-hanley-of-pinpoint-leak-detection-and-repair/

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Wyatt Ross of Windmill Mountain Ranch talking Arizona Beef. Wyatt discusses his family farming history and ranch production of high quality, grass fed grain finished beef direct to the customer. While Arizona is a small beef producer, the quality is top notch! Learn about how this beef is raised, some recipes and a cut of beef we never heard of but we gotta try. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-beef-with-the-arizona-farm-bureau-and-windmill-mountain-ranch/

Weekly To Do on shading around your home for summer heat. Things to consider when "snowbirds" close up the home for the summer. Listener questions about water leaking under the edge of a metal roof, wood disintegration under a patio roof, 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-shade-cools/

Guests Yigal Lampert and Jennifer Eglin of Rosie on the House Certified Response Crew discuss the basic services a handyman provides. Electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall and more small repairs that make a relationship with handyman services worthwhile. Plus in most cases why a handyman is better that a home warranty. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-should-i-hire-a-handyman-or-a-tradesman-with-yigal-lampert-of-response-crew/

Would you 'bee-lieve' what it takes to keep honey bees comes from a cricket? Bee expert Cricket Ungvary joins Farmer Greg of the Urban Farm on the benefits of bee keeping. The functions of the hive, how to obtain and care for bees while providing honey, beeswax, essential pollination and a drink called Mead. Plus interesting facts like why do drone male bees have a grandfather...but no father! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-keeping-honey-bees-with-greg-peterson-of-the-urban-farm/

Weekly To Do on water conservation. Wait until you hear how much water is saved by turning off irrigation when it rains. More on lead paint and asbestos. Plus, two items found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show. Interviews with Bilt's 3D Interactive Instructions using Apple Vision Pro and Free Power WIRELESS chargers. Cool tech! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-water-conservation/

Chuck & Carisa Knight of Knight Air Conditioning have the answers to longer lasting air conditioning and air quailty. Using basic physics, A/C'S moves heat out using it as energy to cool your space. Get the lowdown on what you can do to extend the life of your unit. Plus plenty of homeowner questions to learn more about keeping cool in the summer. Its Air Conditioning 101! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-all-about-air-conditioning-with-knight-air-conditioning/

As it gets warmer with the sun rising earlier, Jay Harper has a checklist of to-do's like irrigation, summer veggies and melons to plant, mulching materials and options for shade. Plus many text questions from listeners on gardening, trees and landscaping. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-notes-from-the-nursery-plant-installation-with-gardening-expert-jay-harper/

The Weekly To Do on energy efficiency. Steps you can take to stay cool and save money during the summer. How to hang a heavy weighted object outside on stucco. Correct attachment on masonry block. Building a backyard casita 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-energy-efficiency/

Discussion of our top picks we liked at the 2024 Kitchen And Bath Industry Show that are pretty incredible. What you must know and what you can do to avoid deed and title fraud. Plus planning and preparing for wildfire season. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-homeowner-hot-topics-preventing-title-fraud-squatters-rights-arizona-wildfires-the-best-2024-kbis-products/

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner says a healthy garden means a healthy life. More than just food, it provides physical activity, exposing yourself to nature, sunlight and wellbeing. So plant your health in the ground and find natural ways to natural remedies and many other tidbits to go from "Pharmacy" to "FARMmacy"! #GrowYourHealth Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-growing-your-health-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Chris of Same Day Garage Doors joins us for our Weekly To Do about the do's and don't on garage door maintenance. Plus homeowner questions on popping noises in roof rafters, lead paint abatement, a suspicious air conditioning service, roof leak with solar panels, fascia wrap, dishwasher dilemma 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-ups-and-downs-of-garage-doors/

Arizona gifts us with abundant opportunities to embrace the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Pass through windows allow us to enjoy that seamless connection bringing fresh air inside and living spaces outside. Adam Homer of Pella Windows Mountain West discusses the impressive designs of pass through windows that could be the perfect fit for your home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-pass-through-windows-with-adam-homer-of-pella/

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Silvertooth, University Of Arizona Professor & Extension Specialist in Agronomy/Soil Science. Arizona's climate and soil composition gives us a huge advantage in year round crop production. Dr. Silvertooth discusses how pushing for greater efficiency even under climate changes results in high yields and quality crops. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-az-climate-and-agriculture-with-julie-murphree-of-the-az-farm-bureau-dr-jeffrey-silvertooth-from-u-of-a/

Homeowner questions include fixing damage to a block fence, insulation, termite damage in stucco, #caulking and more. Plus Dr. Sky discusses the April 8th solar eclipse, where totality will happen in Texas, and what to expect in Arizona. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-caulking/

As energy costs rise, solutions to reducing energy consumption and saving money should start with a Home Energy Audit. Sean McGraw of FOR Energy explains the valuable information you get about your home's energy use, where your losing energy and having a clear road map to energy efficiency. Taking the guesswork out with accurate answers. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-create-a-path-to-an-efficient-home-with-a-home-energy-audit-with-sean-mcgraw-of-for-energy/