Are you one of Arizona’s newbies? If so, welcome!  Being new to the Grand Canyon State, there are some important things you need to know.  We discuss air conditioning, hard water, monsoon season and the Stupid Motorist Law.  Plus homeowner questions on low toilet water levels, sewer smell coming from the sink p-trap and how to replace 90 degree metal corners to rounded corners for drywall.

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree guest is Hayley Andrus of Andrus Cattle Company.  After moving from Idaho to Apache County, she discusses ranch operations and family life in the northeast corner of Arizona.  The standards and production for their beef.  The challenges from weather to wolves.  And the life lessons learned around the farm.

Our Weekly To Do features some tricks you can use for your next remodeling project.  How to choose between 2 contractors with different opinions on a project.  Deck flooring suggestions.  Using Pex Tubing on a pressure relief valve.  Code requirements for hanging and installing wiring behind the wall for a flat screen TV.  And more! 

When it comes to a flipped home, buyer beware!  There a chance permits were never pulled and unlicensed contractors performed the work.  Rosie has tips to consider when buying a flipped home.  Plus various homeowner questions about tile and coatings on roofs, expansion joint repair, mystery liquid seeping thru the floor and more!

Bee Expert David Charlesworth discusses how bee hives form, why they swarm and how a regular bee can become a killer bee.  What you can do to prevent bee swarms.  And his live extraction method of bee hives to safer areas.  Eric Berg talks about Arizona's wine history.  How American Wine started in the southwest, the story of leather used for wine making and other people and places that lead to today's Arizona fruit of the vine.  

Weekly To Do on Hammers and Nails.  Upcoming events.  And homeowner questions about does soft water cause no suds in the washing machine, insulating an aluminum frame, funny smell from the bathroom only at night, sealing ductwork yourself and spraying PAM on the air conditioning filter.

With all the innovations in flooring, its easy to forget that wood floors have been around for centuries. Wood has withstood the test of time as a flooring material.  Bobby Serafin of Rosie Certified Mission Hardwood Floors explain the benefits and installation process of solid and engineered flooring.  Including maintenance and repairing floors that could be the only floor you'll ever want. Learn more at https://rosieonthehouse.com/getting-in-on-the-ground-floor/

The Urban Farm's Farmer Greg and Micro Farm Project's Kari Spencer gives you inspiration to preserve food.  From canning to fermentation, pickling and freezing.  Two types of canning, health benefits of fermentation, dehydrating for tasty snacks and the methods to get it done!

Kerri Carnes and Jill Hanks from APS has great news for customers about a reduction of On Peak power hours coming soon.  They discuss what to do to get ready especially for Super Coolers.  Weekly To Do on kitchen faucets.  Most Asked Question on keeping woodpeckers from tapping on your home.  And more!

Todd Russo of REEis Air Conditioning discusses why this is not the year to ignore air conditioning maintenance or replacement of worn out parts.  Supply chain issues continue to hamper the necessary parts or a new unit.  The importance of establishing a relationship with your local A/C company.  Home Energy Audits.  Plus air conditioner questions from listeners.

Transitioning to summer lawns is all about timing.  Jay discusses the things to consider on bringing bermuda grass back to life.  The best way to remove bermuda if you're done with summer lawns or replacing with artificial grass.  The benefits and challenges of indoor house plants.  And swimming pool talk too!

LIVE FROM THE SAHBA HOME AND PATIO SHOW IN TUCSON! Event Manager Alex Porta discusses the Southwestern Arizona Home Builder's Association's Spring show featuring just about everything for the homeowner.  What homeowners get wrong about the water heater.  And Rick Thompson of Thompson's Drywall Services teaches you how to repair drywall damage if you're inclined to do it yourself.

LIVE FROM THE SAHBA HOME AND PATIO SHOW IN TUCSON! Shows on HGTV and other home improvement channels are good for inspiration.  But the reality is there's more to a remodel or upgrade they don't show you.  Rosie points out those things you need to know that help or hurt your project.  Plus common mistakes homeowners make with the air conditioning system, homeowner questions on a hot water issue and solution to a sewer smell that didn't work.

Gary Peterson and Jordan Orwig of SavATree discuss a fairly new infestation found on Aspen trees called Oystershell Scale.  They describe what it looks like, the life cycle and the challenges to control it.  Including some interesting facts about Aspens.  Plus those large mosquito looking Crane Flies, understanding irrigation requirements for lawns and less toxic uses for plant care.

It is important to get your air conditioning system ready for summer. A little maintenance and preparation now will ensure your home is not only comfortable but free of costly breakdowns and high energy bills.  Todd Russo of Reeis Air Conditioning talks about the difference between maintenance and some of those low offer inspections.  Plus other news of the day!

Jim McLain and Robyn Charland of Canyon State Roofing are serious about roofing.  Besides traditional shingles, they discuss the advantages and myth about metal roofs and concrete tile.  The importance of the underlaying material.  Why they don't install synthetic underlay.  And what's with the peel and stick underlay.  Plus explaining roof pitch in regards to installation.

The Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Stefanie & Andy Smallhouse of Carlink Ranch.  Producing over 100 years of quality beef.  Discussing the history of the ranch, managing the natural resources is key to ranch operations, beef nutritional benefits and how consumer education can benefit farmers to produce some of the best beef in the country!

It rains in Arizona.  And it can be very heavy causing flooding around your property.  Jim Kolwalski of Kolwalski Construction, who specializes in water damage restoration, talks about ways to avoid that stormwater from damaging your property and the environment.  Jennifer discusses the many things she found  at the KBIS Show to assist the elderly and their challenges.  And more!

You maybe surprised to know the top reason to replace your home's windows.  Plus homeowner questions about filtering out salt in water, replacing a older concrete tile roof and the different underlays being used, a sewer type smell from the dishwasher, roof venting and duct cleaning.

Whether your water source comes from the tap, flood irrigation, graywater and rain, Farmer Greg discusses effective ways to get that water to where its needed.  How woody mulch, ground cover and drip tape can lead to good results.  Removing chlorine from tap water and gopher proofing your gardens.

Learn about the benefits of cooling your space with Mini Split air conditioning.  Plus homeowner questions on elastomeric painting a foam room as a do it yourself project, screened holes under the eaves of a home, exhaust fans code in a new home build, and can you backwash a pool with the sewer cleanout located on the side of a home.

The hottest trend color of windows is black.  Before you think that dark color generates heat, Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors explains how advances in the frames and glass has made it possible.  Plus other things to consider when replacing windows besides energy efficiency.  Warranties, sound reduction, the right way to position sunscreens, detailed explanation about the glass and more!

Talking about oranges ready for picking while not disturbing new blossoms blooming for next year's fruit.  SavATree's John Eisenhower has suggestions on juicing and storing that juice in various ways.  Justin Rohner of Queen Creek Botanical Gardens talks about Agriscaping and the many things to see at the gardens.  What it takes to have a beautiful garden and eat it too!

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books! Rosie discusses utility budget billing plans ahead of summer pricing.  Weekly To Do with Sal Sucato of DunRite Windows And Doors on window maintenance for summer heat.  Homeowner questions include a gate install on a block fence, washing machine water draining is causing the toilet water to rise and completely empty and refinishing an existing bathtub.

Broadcasting From Tucson Festival Of Books! Your windows are the weakest link inside your home's envelope.  To ensure they are working efficiently, inspecting and repairing any damage from caulking to cleaning the tracks and outside glass.  We discuss the do's and don'ts.  We reveal the winner of our new home Mystery Sound and explain what it is.  Whats the best way to remove an inground pool?  And a product we recommend for cleaning vinyl surfaces.

A packed group of guests discuss the Tree Of The Month the Pink Trumpet Tree (or as our panel calls it the Tabebuia).  A tree you should consider for your landscape.  Plus proper ways for caring for plants.  Featuring John Eisenhower and Peter Conden from SavATree and Horticulturist Arborist Steve Priebe.

Our Weekly To Do on upkeep in your garage.  Plus questions about plumbing for graywater, using a sheen exterior paint finish, installing a whole home water softening system, removing non-paintable silicone and other highlights of the weekend!

Adam Homer of Pella Windows And Doors discusses the benefits of upgrading to better engineered windows.  More than just energy efficiency, homeowners are looking for aesthetics, low maintenance, dust and noise reduction.  Windows and doors can be the weakest link in your home's efficiency. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/the-top-five-benefits-of-replacing-your-windows-doors/

Sossaman Farms is known for producing heritage grains used in baking bread, brewing beer, and by distillers.  Steve and Caroline Sossaman join Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree to talk about the incredible history of the farm in its 103rd year.  The many types of ancient grains grown and sold thru Hayden Flour Mills.  And Steve explains why they're not just making a living but making a life!

Listener questions include radiant barrier attic install, moisture under a tile floor with no damage to the slab, troubleshooting a jet tub motor problem, overcoating a flat roof and installing a macerating toilet in a laundry room.  Plus what is biophilia?

Tips on keeping recently painted areas clean.  Some of the trends found at the Kitchen And Bath International Show.  The mystery sound coming from a newly built home is SOLVED.  The homebuilder explains what it is and how they repaired it.  Plus caller questions on a backyard fountain pump problem and what it takes for a drywall finish level 5.

Not large livestock.  Farmer Greg and guest Kari Spencer are talking chickens and goats.  Laying hens for fresh eggs, fresh goat's milk and other useful benefits.  Providing the proper housing from lay boxes, roosting areas to protection against predators. The myths about roosters.  Plus other 'livestock' to consider from ducks to bees!  

Listener questions about flickering lights at random times, slab leaks and piping, raised planter water damage near patio, dust issue in the home.  Recommendations on elastomeric versus 'breathable' paint.  And the types of paint and where to apply them.

Head of the Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham discusses the hot construction market.  Every construction project is facing challenges in labor, supply and time of completion.  Jeff talks about those issues.  The importance of lead and asbestos test before remodeling especially if your home was built before 1978.  Plus learn about 'pre-loading'.  The reason tiles are stacked on the roof of a new home build.

Time to fertilize citrus trees and proper pruning for new spring growth.  Applying pre-emergent to deter weeds.  If you have winter lawns, some tips to keep it going.  Or remove it completely and get a rebate from local city municipalities.  Oh, get your tomatoes and other garden plants in your hedgerows, planters, etc.  Jay Harper's got your back!

The weather is great!  So is that 'Honey Do' list.  We go over some of those tasks and how to tackle them.  Rosie and Jennifer talks about some takeaways from the International Kitchen And Bath Show.  Plus homeowner questions on lifting sheet vinyl flooring, tank versus tankless water heaters and Rosie's tips for a successful Super Bowl/Valentine's Day Weekend!

Preparation is the key to a great paint job.  Starting with investing in the right tools and a great paint product.  Paint failure is generally due to poor surface preparation.  We discuss the tips and tricks for drywall, wood, even block cement walls.  Rosie has suggestions to keep your honey happy for the Super Bowl.  And can paint cover cigarette/cigar smoke on the walls?  It goes deeper than that!

Sarah Maitland and Gary Peterson of SavATree is joined by Liberty Wildlife's Laura Hackett.  Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Chinese Evergreen Pear.  Improper pruning and cutting can affect a tree's health.  So we tackle proper pruning tips for trees and shrubs to promote spring grown and protect nesting birds this time of year.  Laura talks about Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation of Arizona wildlife from the smallest birds to the biggest owls.

We discuss the good and not so good condition of the hot housing market in Arizona.  Proper way to DYI cleaning and sealing your patio concrete surface.  Homeowner questions about blistering areas on a foam roof and suggestions on which way to vent a roof.  Plus the things to consider when looking to buy an older home.

Before you paint, choosing the right color used to be a chore.  Thanks to Sherwin Williams, peel and stick sample colors and their Colorsnap Visualizer App can visualize the many different shades of color to help make your decision and avoid color mistakes after its done.  Plus listener questions on building a storage shed, neighbor's leaking planter on a block wall, painting estimates on HOA homes and more mystery home sounds!

Julie Murphree of The Arizona Farm Bureau's guest is Trevor Bales of Bales Hay Farm & Ranch Feed Store.  Trevor's family farm dates back 6 generations.  He discusses the history of the farm and the significance of hay farming in Arizona from production to feed.  Plus citrus is one of Arizona's '5 C's that benefits the entire country.

A home builder is stumped about a sound they've tried to identify in a brand new home.  We're stumped too when we heard it!  Plus questions about repainting cabinets, ground shifting concern with an empty pool, jet bath tub issue, smoke alarm won't stop beeping, dust problem in the home and securing you home with the proper front door.

Dr. Chad Wilson of East Valley Institute Of Technology talks about a one day event to encourage anyone to consider a career in the building sciences.  Bridges Connor of 'Get Organized With Bridges' joins in on our topic of finding harmony with difficult neighbors. January is GO Month (Get Organized). Bridges discusses how tough it can be but there's light at the end of the tunnel to getting things in place and tossing out what you don't need anymore. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/finding-harmony-among-difficult-neighbors/

Planting and a little proper care of fruit and citrus trees can produce for years, even decades!  Farmer Greg talks about the varieties that produce in the low desert.  Importance of chill hours and root stock.  Before you plant, the 3 ways you can kill your trees.  Proper hole to dig, the mix of planting ingredients for the hole.  Greg's 6-6 rule for health and nutrition.  Watering tips from winter to summer to keep from overwatering.  

We discuss curb appeal.  Features in the front of your home that can turn heads and get serious attention.  Discussion on sheetrock wall cracks.  The type of crack can determine why it happened.  And listener questions on stucco, solar energy, air conditioners and more!

The cleanliness and tidiness of your outdoor spaces can affect your neighbors.  Especially if a neighbor's property becomes an eyesore that intrudes on your side.  We discuss what you can do about it in a neighborly way (if you don't live in an HOA).  Plus homeowner questions on vigas repair and relining sewer lines.

Garden expert Jay Harper and Rosarian/Rose Hobbyist Ryan Regehr 'plant' the conversation in your ears about growing and maintaining roses.  Obtaining roses, proper way to plant them, proper way to prune the canes for fresh buds and flowers, watering, mulching, everything you need to know to be a possible Rosarian yourself! 

How to handle people dumping trash in the wrong places.  As cities are asking residents to reduce water use, how you can do it and not notice the difference.  Plus listener questions on best way to find a builder for a new home, what is efflorescence on a block wall and how to clean it, porcelain sink repair, fireplace smoke returning in the home issue and more!