Rosie On The House

Von Payne of Rosie Certified East Valley Floors talks about luxury vinyl plank, the new trend in flooring. Advancements in carpeting with better protection and color sustainability. Plus a deep dive in warranties. Very important to know coverage, maintenance requirements along with labor. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-a-sweep-of-the-flooring-industry-with-von-payne-of-east-valley-floors/  

Agriscaping.com's Justin Rohner discusses the concept of microclimates in gardening. Focusing on understanding and utilizing microclimates that can lead to successful gardening in small spaces. He goes thru the classification of six major microclimates, each with its own unique characteristics and requirements from A-F Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-gardening-microclimates-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

Our Weekly To Do on 3 floor cleaning hacks. Homeowner questions include abating woodpeckers, replacing the casing off a french door, sky high electric bill, non-permitted construction, leaving the A/C fan on consistantly 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-3deepcleaninghacks/

Two types of homes in Arizona: Ones that have termites and ones that are gonna get them. Blue Sky Pest Control's Nate Woolf and Curtis Whalean talk about the evolution of termite treatment in Arizona, how they behave and colonize. And introduce the latest treatment called Always Active that's designed to eliminate termites with less follow up and inspection.  Plus how to handle other pests. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-advancements-in-termite-treatment-with-nate-woolf-and-curtis-whalen-of-blue-sky-pest-control/

Gourds aren't edible. But they are 'art-able'. Artisans from all over the country have gotten them from Waylon Wuertz at Wuertz Gourd Farm. One of Arizona's unusual crops to desert farming. Waylon talks about how he got into growing gourds along with the annual festival that draws vendors from all over the country.  And Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree talks about more 'unusual' crops grown in Arizona that might surprise you. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-farm-fresh-azgourds-with-julie-murphree-waylon-wuertz-of-wuertz-gourd-farm/

Property Risk Control Engineer Bill Cary details what homeowners and businesses can do to make your property more resilient to wildfires. Creating defensible space in 3 zones. Explaining Firewise Communities. Fire resistant materials and products. And our Weekly To Do on organizing lawn tools. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-organizing/

Pigeons R Us owners Frank and Robbie Zelman discuss the serious problems pigeons can cause homeowners and the humane solutions they provide. Pigeons exhibit a remarkable homing ability returning to their birthplace regardless of location. Leading to unsanitary waste droppings they nest in. In turn can develop into serious damage if not controlled properly. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-pesty-pigeons-with-pigeons-r-us/

Take one environmental scientist. Add a microbiologist. You get Hy Kreations!  A complete nutritional approach to tree care. Derex Zellars and Anthony Dominguez along with 'Farmer Greg' Peterson explain how to get nutrients directly on your fruit, nut and shade trees and shrubs thru foliar feeding and drenching with their line of all natural products. Providing less stress with a better harvest in extreme weather conditions. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-urban-farming-foliar-feeding-with-anthony-dominguez-derex-zellars-of-hykreations/

The Weekly To Do on harnessing the sun in other ways besides solar energy. And a myriad of homeowner questions on popping sounds in the walls, super cooling, pesky storm chasers, powered anode rods (?), warm spots in the home 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-harnessthesun/

Yikes! Those spikes in home and car insurance coverage! Relax and let Clay Janson of Phocus Companies explain what you can to do find better rates and coverage. The most important item on home insurance you need to look at first. What homeowners are required to do after a disaster.  Why companies leave or stop writing policies. Flood insurance. And more! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-changes-in-homeowner-insurance-policies-with-clay-janson-of-phocus-companies/

Nursery expert Jay Harper has some tips to be water sensible during an excessive heat summer. Focus on watering plants and trees with mulch to retain moisture. Maintaining summer lawns to saving water with artificial turf. Irrigation checks especially sprinkler heads watering in the right direction. Not on the sidewalk. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-watersensibly-with-jay-harper/

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Summer is too hot to grow edible plants. So grow them indoors in your home. Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com. explains how you can grow year round, no weeding needed, even planting seeds to grow starter plants for fall gardening. Veggies, leafy greens, herbs, planting systems, and lighting. All you need to know to get started! Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-growing-indoors-with-justin-rohner-of-agriscaping/

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Trending topics on artificial turf, pool maintenance during monsoon season and the recent increases in home and auto insurance. Clay Jansen of Phocus Insurance gives you 3 things you can do to reduce your premium. Plus answering homeowner questions. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/open-home-hour-live-listener-call-ins-texts-emails-weekly-to-do-trending-topics/  

Extending our living spaces to include our outdoor spaces is changing the landscape, literally. To help us explore the implications of this phenomenon, we invited Rosie on the House Certified Partner Mark Wentland of CYC Landscaping to provide us with some insights. From shade structures and plants to patio surfaces, lighting and outdoor kitchen possibilities. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-elevate-your-outdoor-living-space-with-mark-wentland-of-cyc-landscaping/

Don't have a pool to cool off in?  How about a high quality misting/fog system to cool the air. Add well designed landscape lighting of many colors and you have a pleasant, inviting area for your existing/future patio or outdoor kitchen.  Craig and Rex Yuhas of Senor Mist along with Nick Cervi of Nite Worx of Arizona explain how it all comes together. Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-when-you-have-no-pool/