Rosie On The House

Jeff Fleetham of The Arizona Registrar Of Contractors talks about the demand for skilled workers in construction is high and profitable for those making it a career.  Being careful of scams and why it protects you to hire a licensed, bonded and insured contractor.  And our 'How To' on cleaning the lint from your dryer and vents.

John Eisenhower of Integrity SavATree details the Tree Of The Month, The Desert Willow. The effects of over watering.  Defines Xerophyte.  Why mistletoe is bad for trees. And the worst pruning mistake called 'lions tailing'.

Brian Fried is 'The Inventor Coach'.  Executive Director of United Inventors Association Of America.  He discusses what it takes to turn an idea into a profitable product.  Plus more about Lake Havasu, AZ.  Our June Staycation destination.

When you plug in or flip a switch, electricity powers up your devices and lighting.  But what energy sources are used to make it?  Arizona ranks low in energy consumption.  Rosie and Romey discuss it all.

Discussion on various topics, The Verde Valley Home Show, Jennifer's Father's Day gift idea and callers needing help with backsplashes, fencing, water treatment and advice for a specific home project.

Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau is joined by the folks at Capreme Dairy in Prescott, AZ. Producing gelato and ice cream sandwiches made with fresh goats milk. Plus the many statewide candy shops making treats with Arizona grown products.  

The Arizona Department Of Highways (ADOT) builds and maintains our state highways and freeways.  Doug Nintzel talks about funding, design and other upcoming road projects including 'flex lanes'.  Plus having an emergency prep kit with you when traveling.

Rosie On The House's own Alex Pajic has a passion for sustainable/green building, architecture and new technologies/materials in building design.  He and Romey discusses their vision of building a home that could last for generations to come!

Update on Rosie's recovery, Romey's tour of water resources at the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant, David Nance of SABRE discusses their personal protection solutions and Bob Ross of Lightning Busters talks about his system to protect your home from lightning strikes.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm and Kari Spenser of The Micro Farm Project give you lots of ways to preserve your fruit harvest!  Canning, jarring, pickling, dehydrating and freezing techniques.  And a treat called fruit leather!

Saluting Memorial Day!  Barbara Hatch founded The Veterans Heritage Project to connect students with military veterans to honor their service, stories and preserve America's heritage.  She discusses how the organization started and its function today.

Rosie gives you the steps to take in order to find the right contractor for your remodeling project.  The questions you should ask and answers you should get.  Details what you should never do and tips you may have never thought of.  Follow along on our BLOG.

The advantages of starting with a Home Energy Audit, thoughts on solar, our 'How To' on inspecting your home's exterior paint to see if its time to re-paint and a discussion of the steps of incorporating a town.

The Farms Choice's Jay Harper gives his tips on mulching for the hot summer season, summer lawns, fertilizing, tackling those pesky weeds and how to get ahead of them and shade tree suggestions.

Director of The Race Track Industry Program Wendy Davis discusses The Kentucky Derby debacle and The Belmont Stakes.  Filmmaker Katrina Parks talks about the story of her documentary on 'The Women Of Route 66'.  And Sara Badilla describes the beautiful Hacinda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort as our Staycation destination.

Bob Brown of Arizona Foundation Solutions talks about the many ways his patented solutions can repair your foundation issues.  Challenges of the different types of soils. Heaving, settling, cracks and other signs your foundation needs attention.  Plus checking your home for cancer causing radon and more!

Arizona cities that made the 55 Places.com list of best communities for 55+.  Arizona gaining residents from California.  Jennifer talks about smart homes, tiny homes, inventions at The National Hardware Show and...SNAKES!!

Time for fruit trees to bear a harvest!  John Eisenhower of Savatree Integrity Tree Service talks about the tree of the month, the apple tree.  Various varieties and a way to preserve all that fruit.  Also fig trees, treating spider mites and pruning before monsoon season.

Jennifer attended The National Hardware Show!  We talk with inventor Shari Hammond about her 'Store It Caddy' and 'Go Hang It' inventions.  Plus Ken Karrels of the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum talks about Tucson Train Day and the grand re-opening of the design center at Marvel Masonry in Mesa.

The cost of remodeling versus the return on investment.  Its not necessarily about trends and popularity.  Less can be more when you sell.  How to determine the real cost of a remodel.  The cost versus value annual report is a good place to start.