Our Weekly To Do on the right tree for the right place. When planting trees and shrubs, know how much room it needs to grow. And homeowner questions on closing in a carport, suspicious shadow on the wall, bottom scraping when backing out of the driveway, vinyl plank issue and other homeowner tips! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-rightplantrightplace/...
Mar 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1514
The smells around our homes tell a story. Some are very pleasant, such as a fragrant springtime blossom. But other odors might be a sign that something is wrong. From smelly sewer type odors to smoke, the rotten egg smell of gas, mold, even laundry and garbage disposal smells. Its a stinky topic but we have some solutions to smell good again! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-the-nose-knows-solving-odors-at-your-home/...
Mar 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1513
Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree's guest is the University Of Arizona's Tyson L. Swetnam Ph.D. American agriculture has seen remarkable technological advancements in recent years. Driven by the need to increase productivity, enhance sustainability, and address challenges like climate change, labor shortages, and food security. Arizona leads the way with testing technology because our climate for tomorrow is happening today! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieo...
Mar 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1512
Our Weekly To Do on reading blueprints. An update on a homeowner's smoke detector saga finally solved. Mike Lowery of Phocus Insurance explains what a service line endorsement added to homeowners insurance policy can cover your water supply line, sewer and natural gas piping, electrical and other utility lines. Fixing a stucco leak 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-re...
Feb 22, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1511
Ever wondered about the history of a home? When was it built? Who lived in it prior to the current owner? A starting point can be your local building department, title company or your county/parish recorders office. We explain some of the steps and what information you'll likely find from lot dimensions to permits and possibly a good history of the home. Plus Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Director Tom Cole talks about the Construction Science Apprenticeship Fair for careers in construction. O...
Feb 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1510
The Urban Farm's 'Farmer Greg' Peterson's guest is Paige Mollen of The Mollen Foundation. Discussing their innovative “Farm to School” movement, which connects students with local food sources through gardening, cooking, sustainable land practices and other educational programs. Students learn the cycle of food production from seed to selling produce. Learning young can lead to a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their families. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://...
Feb 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1509
Our Weekly To Do on privacy plants. Planting trees, shrubs and bushes around your home. The pros and cons on sewer pipe and water supply line insurance you should know. Cleaning solar panels and bird blocking before they roost under them. Water testing, anode rods, termites 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-privacyplants/...
Feb 15, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1508
Two listener questions about lowering a smoke detector for better access and a detector near the kitchen constantly going off led us to a deep discussion on the subject. Jared Wright of Harmony Security discusses the difference between Ionized and Photoelectric detectors. The value of a monitored security and smoke detector system. The lifespan of detectors. The only way to get a homeowner's insurance discount and of course, safety in the event of an emergency. Original broadcast archive page wi...
Feb 15, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1507
From the mighty saguaro to prickly pear, ocotillo, agave and more, Cacti are succulents . But both have different characteristics. Nursery Expert Jay Harper discusses the differences in growing and care for them. February is the right time to prune and fertilize for spring growth. Not too late to put tomatoes and some leafy green in your garden. Lawn care and pre-emergent application to fend off weed growth before spring starts. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosie...
Feb 15, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1506
Updates and homeowner questions on a variety of subjects including A/C condensate for gardening, stains and moisture buildup on concrete, white quartz pool plaster and more. Plus Arizona author, writer, hiker and travel junkie Roger Naylor talks about the 25 best places to visit in Arizona for 2025. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-firepitcreation/...
Feb 08, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1505
Before spring hits, spring into action and put a plan together to clean around you home. Pantries, appliances, air conditioning vents, those kitchen junk drawers for starters. Getting rid of months of clutter for a top to bottom cleaning of your home. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-plan-for-spring-cleaning/...
Feb 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1504
Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner discusses the 3 steps for spring planting success. Start with building healthy soil. Then a healthy start with seeds and starter plants from a trusted source. And a healthy system of watering, fertilizing and weed control. Justin breaks down the details for each steps. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-3stepsforspringsuccess-with-agriscaping/...
Feb 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1503
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/...
Feb 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1501
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-liv...
Feb 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1502
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/pod...
Feb 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1500
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/...
Jan 25, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1499
Any improvements to your home may require a permit. It ensures that the work done is safe and meets code standards. The team at City Of Phoenix Building Department and Permitting discuss how permits protect work on your home and its value. Permits can even address complaints about work done around the neighborhood. Find out when its needed and how to get permits before you move forward. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-wh...
Jan 25, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1498
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-...
Jan 25, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1497
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...
Jan 18, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1496
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 b...
Jan 18, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1495
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 expande...
Jan 18, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1494
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/...
Jan 11, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1493
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/...
Jan 11, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1492
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-agri...
Jan 11, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1491
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-h...
Jan 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1490
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-man...
Jan 04, 2025•36 min•Ep. 1489
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...
Jan 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1488
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/...
Dec 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 1487
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/...
Dec 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 1486
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-...
Dec 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 1485
