Rosie On The House

We talk about the labor shortage, learning skills and consider careers in the trades.  Some of the latest trends in remodeling with some that might surprise you.  Our 'How To' on roof inspection.

Tim Dunn from Dunn Grain Company and Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau talking about Tim's venture into Competitive Barbequing!  What it takes to prepare for competition, tips on grilling your own meats and vegetables.  Plus beans, grains and seed production at his farm including kosher foods for Jewish holidays.

Director Of Arizona State Parks & Trails Bob Broscheid and Director Of Communications Michelle Thompson invites you to visit the best state parks in the country.  35 parks for hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, cabins and more!  What they're doing for foster families and a special project with Google Maps.

Von Payne of East Valley Floors talks about the latest in flooring starting with core flooring that looks real but waterproof, durable, and can be snapped together and installed over an existing floor.  Close to the most perfect floor you can get.  Plus other flooring tips to look for.

Reducing electric bills is not done by using less electricity but paying less for what you use with the knowledge of 'on peak' and 'off peak' hours.  Steve Koepp of Advanced Home Systems explains how it works.  Plus our 'How To' on maintaining your gutters and pressure washing.

Farmer Greg has years of experience of with chickens on his Urban Farm.  There are many benefits for raising chickens in the backyard because they do more than give you eggs.  He gives you the details including proper care and protecting them from harm.  

Wendy Davis is the Director of The Race Track Industry program at University Of Arizona.  She talks about this unique curriculum of racing specific college courses.  Plus Arizona horse racing, Bob Baffert and the Kentucky Derby.  And we talk with our Staycation winner to Douglas, Arizona including the event 'Douglas Days'.

Quartz and Granite are neck and neck for the most popular countertops.  Now consider Butcher Block!  We give you tips on selection, maintenance and other things to consider with new countertops.  Plus The Radio Voice of The Phoenix Suns Al McCoy and Brady Bogan of KUPD drops by with their home improvement stories. Countertop Blog

Broadcasting from Sanderson Ford's Hootenanny!  Rosie's thoughts on what to consider if you're thinking solar and an energy efficient technique for a block/slump home. Tim Hattrick (KNIX/Phoenix's Tim, Ben & and Brook Show & Tim and Willy) talks about his radio career, home improvement story and his experience working as a UPS Driver.

Its lawn transition time!  From winter rye to summer bermuda grass.  Jay gives tips on irrigation, watering schedules, treating weeds/spurge, proper way to apply pre-emergent and herbicide, plus those nasty fungus gnats.

Broadcasting from Sanderson Ford's 64th Anniversary with a HOOTENANNY!  Featuring The Arizona Wildflowers.  A family of award winning talented musicians from ages 7 to 18 talk about how they started and the many instruments they play.  Also David Kimmerle of Sanderson Ford explains 'hootenanny' and more!

Backsplashes are a great enhancement to the kitchen.  Tips on the many styles and installation.  We talk with Summer Kath of Cambria, famous for their quartz surfaces.  And Jamie Henrie of Arcadia Blue Design on some of the hottest tiles for backsplashes.

Rosie talks with Steve Koepp of Advanced Home Systems, INC. about reducing your summer energy bills by knowing on and off peak rates. KTAR's Jim Cross discusses the upcoming fire season. And from the SAHBA Home Show in Tucson with Kinetico Water Treatment.

John Eisenhower of Integrity SavATree talks about the Tree Of The Month: The Yellow Oleander and its benefits. Plus tree selection ideas, the importance of placing a tree in the correct place and some of the pests that could damage your trees.

Dr. Dean, History Professor at Grand Canyon State University, talks about the history of railroads.  An important link to Arizona before and after statehood.  Plus Dr. Sky discusses the significance of the first ever image of a Black Hole in space.  

The story went viral about the first ever image of a Black Hole.  So we had to talk to Dr. Sky about its significance and explains how scientists captured the image.  (FULL INTERVIEW)

We discuss some of hard surface flooring you could have in your home.  Concrete, tile, vinyl tile and wood.  Plus and interview with Brett Miller of the National Wood Flooring Association.

Joe Guidese of City Of Phoenix Recycling discusses how their recycling program is performing better than others.  Our 'How To' topic for homeowners on home pool inspection before the pool season starts.  And a listener has an air conditioning cooling and warm room issue.

Arizona Farm Bureau's Julie Murphree is joined by Paul Rovey of Rovey Dairy about their creation of sheep cheese!  How they make it, the varieties, plus the other products produced by this locally owned family dairy.  

Arizona Highway's Senior Editor Kelly Vaughn talks about her story of the Sandwich Tour of Arizona with the 10 'must have' sandwiches.  Cindy Hayostek talks about the incredible history of Douglas, AZ including its part in aviation history.