Rosie On The House

LifeStream Complete Senior Living has developed special units for memory care and short-term rehab that make life easier with an 'at home' feel.  RE-Inventing REHAB is a specially designed, short-term innovative home environment.  Donna Taylor talks about this and their approach to senior living that give dignity to life.

Spring Cleaning is a big deal!  Brian of The American Cleaning Institute serves the growth and innovation of US cleaning products looking at the safety and proper storage of them.  Tips for cleaning.  And sealing cracks around the home to keep nasty bugs out.  Plus answering listener questions.

Bill Jenkins of Think Green-Design Build Landscape educates you on sprinkler systems.  The many types of systems and timers including bluetooth applications that connect your yard and save water.  Steve Bartholomew talks about Square Foot Gardening, a wonderful movement started by his father.  Simple way to grow and enjoy your own food.  

Historic preservation activist Steven Schumacher and co-author Robert Melikian discuss and inspire us to appreciate the history of Phoenix dating back to the days of the Hohokams.  Some of the historic buildings still intact and those that disappeared.

For the Tucson, AZ area there's Temperature Control, Inc.  Zach Sharp talks about what they look for when your air conditioner needs maintenance, repair or replacing to keep you comfortable year round!

Today's homeowners are more active and determined to stay in their homes as they age toward and during retirement.  TWD Design-Build-Remodel are the pros with plenty of modification ideas for the kitchen, bath and bedroom to make it easier and safer to live in any life stage.  

Double up on our 'How To' series.  Dennis from ABC Glass Company is a full service glass and window repair, install and custom made glass company.  He talks about the services they provide.  Before the heat returns, its the right time to have your air conditioner maintained.  Chuck Knight of Knight Air Conditioning discusses how they maintain A/C units.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm gives you tips and tricks to grow your own food.  And talks about Regenerative Gardening.  How to care for your trees and plants for a good harvest year round.

Dr. Sky says you can see planets and more this time of year.  Hiker Jim Harrison talks about his experience hiking The Arizona Trail AND The Continental Divide Trail (New Mexico To Montana).  Our Staycation winner Janet gushes about her weekend in Wickenburg, AZ!

Interview with John Wesley Miller of Tucson.  An award winning builder of sustainable, green and universal accessibility homes.  Known for his concept of Thermal Mass Storage and development of Armory Park del Sol, a community of single family sustainable homes.  Plus more ideas for the elderly who are aging in place. Ways To Make Your Home More Sustainable

David Burns of GreenID explains what a Whole Home Energy Audit can do for your home and possibly save you money on your energy bill.  Plus listeners questions about standing backyard water, tankless water heaters, and what is a SEER Rating.

Still time to plant some vegetables types that you could pick like a fruit.  Proper soil preparation, battling weeds, pre-emergent, fighting pests and more to make your garden grow.

Spotlighting our March Staycation destination!  Desert Caballeros Western Museum Director Dan Finley talks about their exhibits and events.  Cowgirl Up! Artist Judith Durr talks about her passion and artwork.  And Angie Freeman of The Flying E Ranch talks about the activities they offer on an actual dude and cattle ranch!

We discuss some of the 12 Low Cost Aging In Place Ways You Can Do Yourself.  Plus more caller questions on painting roof shingles, treatments for slip proof flooring and a liquid insulation for the inside of flex ducts.

Our Rosie On The House 30th Anniversary Took Kits are in plus other items in our E Store.  Our 'How To' discussion on water filters.  And caller questions about tile, water softners, electric smell, paver deck issue and a recommendation on misting systems.

John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service talks about our Tree Of The Month:  The Desert Orchid Tree.  Discussion of pests that can harm your trees.  Staying ahead of weeds.  And callers with questions about their trees.

Charlie Ester, SRP Manager of Surface Water Resources, discusses the increase amount of rain, snowfall and how they manage and predict the runoff.  Steve Ward talks about recycling pool water to reuse in the pool.  And Kerry Dunki-Jacobs talks about her water saving invention The Epithany Shower Head.

Considering bringing your aging Mom and Dad home?  There are many decisions and design changes, upgrades, even new construction to consider.  We explore ideas, costs, and other things to consider to help them live with dignity. 

We're at The Tucson Festival Of Books.  And questions about what questions to ask when considering a contractor, how new stucco affects the temperature inside your home, latex or oil based primers and the things you should NEVER FLUSH DOWN THE TOILET.

Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau and Mark Schnepf of Schnepf Farms talking peaches.  Schnepf Farms is one of the leading working farms for Agri-tourism and Agri-tainment to reconnect people with family farming.  Peaches and other fruits that you can pick in season.  Plus cattle rustling!  Its still happens.