Considering bringing your aging Mom and Dad home?  There are many decisions and design changes, upgrades, even new construction to consider.  We explore ideas, costs, and other things to consider to help them live with dignity. 

We're at The Tucson Festival Of Books.  And questions about what questions to ask when considering a contractor, how new stucco affects the temperature inside your home, latex or oil based primers and the things you should NEVER FLUSH DOWN THE TOILET.

Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau and Mark Schnepf of Schnepf Farms talking peaches.  Schnepf Farms is one of the leading working farms for Agri-tourism and Agri-tainment to reconnect people with family farming.  Peaches and other fruits that you can pick in season.  Plus cattle rustling!  Its still happens.

The Vulture Mine and City established in 1866 is credited to the founding of Wickenburg, AZ.  Rod Prat talks about its history, the reopening of the mine and rebuilding the town that you can tour.  Plus other events including Tres Rios Nature Festival.

HISTORIC RAIN AND SNOWFALL is all everyone is talking about.  The load effect on roofs. Fireplace safety and maintenance.  Plumbing question about 'air hammering' when toilet is flushed.  Rosie Certified Kinetico Water Systems Jon Owens talks about the advantages of their water treatment system for drinking and cleaning in your home.

George Cathey of Rosie Certified Isley's Home Services gives you maintenance tips to keep from calling a plumber.  Water saving devices like faucets, showerheads, toilets and recirculating pumps.  And some things you may not know a plumber can do!

Farmer Greg talks about fruit harvesting, planting tomatoes and other herbs, the proper way to create healthy soil to plant new trees and the 3 things that can kill your trees.  A wealth of info to grow your own food!

Ever wonder what its like to fly in a hot air balloon?  Shane Cory of Aerogelic Ballooning talks about the experience they offer, what its like in the air and the history of ballooning back to the 1600's.  Plus our Staycation winner to Tubac, AZ shares their experience.

Discussion of what to consider whether is time to repair or replace plumbing fixtures.  Why its better to go to a supply parts store instead of the big box stores. Check out our BLOG on trends and repairs.

Rosie is back discussing what recent rains can do to a roof, use of robots in construction, and listeners call in about clogged drains, stucco cracks in a home, and what to consider when looking for a new air conditioning/heating unit.  

Jay Harper of The Farms Choice talks about planting tomatoes, peppers and lots of herbs to plant now.  Plus answers listener questions on tomato plant rot and split tomatoes, fertilization, lawn weed control and more!

The only Titan Missile Silo left from the Cold War that you can visit!  The Titan Missile Museum south of Tucson.  Director Yvonne Morris talks about what you'll see including a real, decommissioned Titan 2 Missile.  Plus Jay Harper's family connection to Arizona Deadliest Gunfight.

Discussion of the plumbing system in your home from supplying fresh water to disposing wastewater and sewage.  From shut off valves to drains and knocking sounds, the 3 things you never flush down the toilet, and more.  Plus more listener home improvement questions.

Nearly 4 months after his accident, ROSIE RETURNS TO THE SHOW!!  He discusses the costs of bathroom remodeling and takes calls from listeners about in-pane blind repair, water softening with magnets, wobbling ceiling fan, and granite counter top removal and more.

John Eisenhower of Integrity SavATree talks about the tree of the month Foothill Palo Verde. Plus pruning, trimming out frost damage, the 3 calendar events when to fertilize your trees and listener questions.  John explains his new partnership with SavATree.

Arizona Highways Editor, author and avid hiker Roger Naylor gives his 2019 bucket list of things to see and do in Arizona.  Known for exploring the state one hiking trail and one restaurant at a time.    

Linda and Chris from Stampede Plumbing talk about water heaters, tank and tankless.  How they're constructed, function and the need to have them checked every year.  Plus listeners call in their water heater questions.

Discussion of some of the activities about Arizona, follow up to why copper corrodes and metal rusts, Jennifer talks about the Water Resources Research Conference, Groundhog Day and our 'How To' topic on pests.

Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau join Patty from Duncan Family Farms.  The leading premium quality certified organic farm growing strawberries and leafy greens like baby tenderleaf.  Plus what the Drought Contingency Plan means for farmers.

Arizona's deadliest gunfight was not in Tombstone.  But in a remote canyon in the Galiuro Mountains in 1918.  Author Heidi Osselaer tells the story of the draft resistance during World War I and tragedy at the Power's family cabin in her book 'Arizona's Deadliest Gunfight'.  Plus Jeff Meyers of Arizona Game And Fish talks about the Wildlife Cams on their website including The Bald Eagle Cam with a very interesting story.

Thinking of a DIY project with tile?  Joe Fortuna of Mexican Tile And Stone has lots of tips, tricks and what you'll need working with tile.  From floors to backsplashes.  Preping the floor or wall, thinset, mortar, tools and proper cutting.  Joe gives you what you need to know!

With a Drought Contingency Plan in the works for Arizona, we go over the many ways to conserve and save water from Water, Use It Wisley.  Plus cleaning the exhaust fans in home that you likely haven't touched in a long time.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm focuses on this time of year to plant citrus and deciduous trees.  The importance of chill hours, root stocks and proper trimming and pruning.  Why gallon size isn't as important as trunk size.  And 'buyer beware' tips when looking at trees from big box stores.

Our guest is Dr. Buck!  He talks about 'Buckeye Days' in Buckeye AZ.  Plus his background as a stunt double for actor Tom Selleck and working The Ponderosa Ranch filming 'Bonanza'.  And a list of parades around Arizona.

You'll be suprised to know LED lighting technology/design/innovation is constantly changing.  Allen Childers of Statewide Lighting discusses the many types, designs, colors and more about lighting for your home.  Plus David May joins in from The Dallas International Lighting Show to talk about the latest innovative product designs he's seeing at the show.

Jeff Carmichael of REEis Air Conditioning And Home Performance talks about why its important to change your air filters regularly.  What types of filters to use and the importance of maintenance on your unit to keep it running efficiently and longer.  Plus a great update on Rosie's Recovery!

Jay Harper of The Farms Choice talks about roses.  The time to plant and prune for beautiful and bigger blooms.  Winter lawn tips and using less water but getting good results on plants and lawns.  Plus caller questions on planting orange trees, mulberry tree bark issue, climbing roses and planter box under an oak tree.

More people, places and things to see in Yuma and Tubac as part of our Arizona Staycations including an interview with Shilo Inns Of Yuma.  Dr. Sky updates night time sky events.  And details on hiking and reservations to one of the best spots in Arizona, beautiful Havasupai Falls.

Here are ideas for spiffing up living spaces in a weekend. Not every room will need all these jobs, of course, but doing two or three of these fixes could transform a room that used to make you cringe.  Little thing could make a big difference.  BLOG

Highlighting products from the Home Electronics Show in Vegas.  A survival solution to making water in the desert and a door to protect delivered packages.  President CEO of Casa Grande Chamber Of Commerce Helen Neuarth at the Casa Grande Home Show.  Jason from First Class Green Cleaning details proper ways to clean carpets and tile.

John Eisenhower & Sarah Maitland of Integrity SavATree discuss the Tree Of The Month Chinese Elm, a great shade tree that adapts to limited growing areas.  More pruning tips. A discussion on Plant Growth Regulators and how they work. Plus callers have various tree questions answered.

Steven Hill talks about The Hills Of Casa Grande Pioneer Heros Of Arizona Museum.  With a historic collection dating back to the era of early native American artifacts, mammoth bones, a Buffalo Bill collection and much more.  The Casa Grande Home Show.  And travel author Roger Naylor explains what won him over about Yuma, AZ.

Do you know what your homeowner's insurance covers?  Are home warranties a good or bad thing?  And a DIY weekend task to install the proper water supply lines.  Clay Jansen of Phocus Insurance talks about policy coverages.  Like what constitutes a water discharge or overflow, Acts of God, riders for specific coverage that isn't cover in your policy.  Lots to consider.

Discussions about January is Radon Awareness Month, our digital home maintenance tool Home Zada, looking out for shady contractors, a Rosie update and The Mighty Electricians helps with a caller who had an GFCI outlet issue.

John Boelts of Desert Premium Farms joins Julie of The Arizona Farm Bureau to talk about one of the biggest farms in the country producing lettuce and other leafy greens.  Yuma is one of the top producers of lettuce in the country.  John talks about his farming methods and how it gets from the ground to your table.  Plus Jan D'atri makes a delicious Shrimp & Roasted Corn Salad.

Executive Director Of The Yuma Chamber Of Commerce John Courtis & Executive Director of Visit Yuma.com Linda Morgan talk about the history, people and places to visit in Yuma, Arizona.  A big economy of agriculture, tourism and military has grown to a population of over 100,000.  Featuring the 2nd most popular tourist attraction in Arizona, incredible food, historic buildings and the unique high school mascot.

We look at the top 5 most popular Rosie On The House blogs of 2018 involving air conditioning, garage cooling, pavers, outsulation and handling urban pests.  Plus listener questions about wrapping pipes for cold weather, a 1941 home with original plumbing has a shower drain issue and which two sealers are the best to stop a patio roof leak.

Talking about Cajun 'nicknames', New Years events, and question on keeping the heater on in a vacant home when its cold.  Plus Linda from Stampede Plumbing has some tips for preventing water pipe damage from cold freezing temperatures.

Carolyn Niethammer talks about the many edible desert plants that can be found during the year and the history of their preparation dating back to the native American days.  Plus Farmer Greg from The Urban Farm talks about his Fruit Tree Program, planting trees and growing your own fruit and citrus. 

We spend the hour celebrating Rosie's LSU Tiger heritage as they take on University Of Central Florida in the Fiesta Bowl!  And give you some pointers on Cajun tailgating, food and pronunciations.  The radio 'Voice Of The Tigers' Chris Blair drops by to talk about the game and their visit to Arizona.

We update the progress on Rosie's Recovery, the new 2019 calendar, tools and products available in our E-Store, and Romey's million dollar idea on how to combat 'porch pirates' and other assorted topics.

Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Misty Hyman talks about her stunning upset win in the 200 meter butterfly in the 2000 Sydney games, her innovative technique that won her the gold and what's she doing today.  Arizona's Official Balladeer Dolan Ellis' story about a mystery Christmas tree decorated every year along I-17.  'Roamin' Rich talks about restoring a Route 66 landmark trading post in Arizona and the designation to make Route 66 a National Historic Trail.

Farmer Greg discusses his third of an acre Urban Farm and shares his decades of growing experience from citrus and fruit trees to vegetables and herbs.  Tips on starting your own gardens by observing the space, exposures thru the four seasons and his building blocks for healthy soil.

We look back at some of the places and people we visited and sent listeners to for our Arizona Staycations.  Including Ramsey Canyon/Sierra Vista, Montezuma's Castle & Tuzigoot National Monuments, Jerome and Bisbee.

We update Rosie's recovery and read some of the good wishes sent by listeners and Rosie's Mom.  More tool talk on the tools featured in the Rosie On The House 30th Anniversary Tool Kit.  Scams, metals that rust and corrode and other home improvement info. You can purchase the tool kit here.  All proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul, Military Assistance Mission and Habitat For Humanity.

If you're buying a home or looking for income producing property, John Gluch of The Gluch Group has some great ideas for the buyer or seller.  We discuss some of the tools and checklists to assist in your decisions.  And talk about the pros and cons of buying homes for cash, home flipping and income producing homes for short term rentals using Airbnb and VRBO. Plus we talk about questionable on line reviews, how they can be manipulated and how Rosie On The House uses Guild Quality for accurate reviews.

Jay Harper of The Farms Choice talks about care for your Christmas plants, gardening your leafy greens and root plants, frost protection for your trees and answers an assortment of questions from listeners.

What does 'Rockin' Reggie Vinson and Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Bob Hope and Billy Graham have in common?  Reggie has performed with them on records and live shows.  From playing on Alice Cooper's 'Schools Out' and 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' to John Lennon's 'Rock And Roll' album, he tells some great stories about his 50 plus year career in music.  And you won't believe who was his aunt.