Rosie On The House

There's some important things to know before you remodel.  We go over why you want to remodel, who is doing the work, when will it be completed, what permits are needed and where are you going to stay during remodeling.  Plus John from Home Zada digital home management talks about how to manage those projects on the app.

Jay Harper takes listener questions as fall begins about your garden, bushes, trees and shrubs.  And Arizona State's Athletic Field Director Brian Johnson joins the conversation including suggestions on managing other athletic fields for baseball, football and soccer.

Brian Johnson is the Athletic Field Director for Arizona State University.  He talks about what it takes to prepare and maintain the football field at Sun Devil Stadium.

Recycling programs are being challenged by reduced demand.  We go over the DO's & DON'TS of recycling.  What can and cannot be recycled helps to reduce maintenance costs.  Plus callers have questions on storing paint, proper roof layers, rust issue in a fountain, shower glass door and rebuilding a water softener filter.

Our Home Zada expert Beth explains how to manage maintenance tasks around the home with Home Zada.  From reminders to change A/C filters to tracking pet care and more.  Preparing for seasonal changes:  things to check on early to get ready for cooler weather.  And roofing questions too!

John Eisenhower of SavATree Integrity Tree Service talks about the Tree Of The Month:  The Saugaro Cactus (yes, its a tree!).  What you can do now to prepare for the cooler months ahead and listener question on their tree issues.

Creating water out of thin air?  Kaitlyn Fitzgerald of ZERO MASS WATER explains how with the world's first and only Hydropanel!  Sunlight plus air creates perfect drinking water.  Already used world wide and can be used in your home.

Our 'To-Do' on wood sealing.  And listener questions on lawn bug problem, HOA provided drywall repair gone wrong, home energy audit and related questions regarding more wood sealing including a recommended product to use.

Keep a complete record of your home without paper stacks with Rosie On The House's unique app Home Zada!  A private, secure way to take inventory and keep records of your entire home!  Taking and storing pictures, videos, documents and maintenance records all digitally eliminating the file cabinet.  Plus other ways to go paperless!

Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau and Lance Eggers of Briggs & Eggers Orchards in Wilcox, AZ discuss the many varieties of organic apples produced and distributed. Arizona grown apples are possible thanks to a long seasonal advantage. Producing tons per year!

Arizona based Armor K-9 is the home of a different style of dog training.  Obedient, reliable, friendly companions who can go into protection mode if needed. Lee & R.D. detail their levels of training techniques, the preferred breeds and the 'personal protection levels' based on the customer's needs. BONUS: Romey's satire interview with Dierks Bentley at 32:45.

Listeners call in about contractor complaints and how to resolve them, various drainage issues around the home and broken tile on a post tension slab.  Plus our 'How To' on caring for your hard working kitchen appliances.

You likely don't think of insurance as home security, but it is!  Clay Jansen of Phocus Insurance gives you tips on the do's and don'ts of what insurance companies look for and insure in your home.  The importance of home inventory.  What a 'floater' added to your policy can do to recover more of the actual item's value.  Plus the difference between a home warranty and equipment failure rider on a policy.

Jay Harper and Romey shared what they learned at the SHADE Conference (Southwest Horticulture Annual Day Of Education) in water management, tree and plant health and care, and the latest techniques of getting more out of your greenery with less.  Plus tips to plan your fall and winter gardens and lawns.

History of Arizona prisons, jailbirds and escapees!  The stories behind Arizona's notorious criminals Eva Dugan (gruesome hanging), Winnie Ruth Judd (trunk murderer), Charles Schmid (The Pied Piper Of Tucson), John Dillinger Gang, Giovanni Vigliotto (World's Greatest Lover) and more!  

Our 'How To' on security on line with tips to keep your information safe.  GE's Rochelle Hartigan talks about the line of GE Lighting LED+ smart bulbs.  Harold Perkins of Galaxy Lending has good advice buying investment property.  And we update questions about garage door safety, supercooling and more!

Jared Wright of Tekna Security clears up the pros and cons of the latest security systems.  Including Z-Wave technology which doesn't use internet or Wi-Fi, video monitoring, traditional systems and explains ways to multi-layer your home security.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm details what it takes to create your backyard edible forest.  Tips on observing your planting space, placing your garden, creating healthy soil, fruit and shade trees and planning your winter garden. 

Arizona Preps Live host Kevin McCabe talks about Arizona High School football and players who made it to the college and NFL level.  Jason Castello of Canyon Coolers talks about their unique ice chest coolers.  And Cory Bruening, Operation Manager of Pines Motel in Cottonwood who provided accommodations for our August Staycation.

Tracy discusses safety around the water as our Arizona summer extends past Labor Day.  Stefan Gruber of Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators talks about how they design and manufacture elevators for two story homes.  Raymond of A Authentic Garage Doors has our 'How To' on maintaining your garage door.  And caller questions on a cinder block fence and occasional sewer odor in the home.