Rosie On The House

The Vulture Mine and City established in 1866 is credited to the founding of Wickenburg, AZ.  Rod Prat talks about its history, the reopening of the mine and rebuilding the town that you can tour.  Plus other events including Tres Rios Nature Festival.

HISTORIC RAIN AND SNOWFALL is all everyone is talking about.  The load effect on roofs. Fireplace safety and maintenance.  Plumbing question about 'air hammering' when toilet is flushed.  Rosie Certified Kinetico Water Systems Jon Owens talks about the advantages of their water treatment system for drinking and cleaning in your home.

George Cathey of Rosie Certified Isley's Home Services gives you maintenance tips to keep from calling a plumber.  Water saving devices like faucets, showerheads, toilets and recirculating pumps.  And some things you may not know a plumber can do!

Farmer Greg talks about fruit harvesting, planting tomatoes and other herbs, the proper way to create healthy soil to plant new trees and the 3 things that can kill your trees.  A wealth of info to grow your own food!

Ever wonder what its like to fly in a hot air balloon?  Shane Cory of Aerogelic Ballooning talks about the experience they offer, what its like in the air and the history of ballooning back to the 1600's.  Plus our Staycation winner to Tubac, AZ shares their experience.

Discussion of what to consider whether is time to repair or replace plumbing fixtures.  Why its better to go to a supply parts store instead of the big box stores. Check out our BLOG on trends and repairs.

Rosie is back discussing what recent rains can do to a roof, use of robots in construction, and listeners call in about clogged drains, stucco cracks in a home, and what to consider when looking for a new air conditioning/heating unit.  

Jay Harper of The Farms Choice talks about planting tomatoes, peppers and lots of herbs to plant now.  Plus answers listener questions on tomato plant rot and split tomatoes, fertilization, lawn weed control and more!

The only Titan Missile Silo left from the Cold War that you can visit!  The Titan Missile Museum south of Tucson.  Director Yvonne Morris talks about what you'll see including a real, decommissioned Titan 2 Missile.  Plus Jay Harper's family connection to Arizona Deadliest Gunfight.

Discussion of the plumbing system in your home from supplying fresh water to disposing wastewater and sewage.  From shut off valves to drains and knocking sounds, the 3 things you never flush down the toilet, and more.  Plus more listener home improvement questions.

Nearly 4 months after his accident, ROSIE RETURNS TO THE SHOW!!  He discusses the costs of bathroom remodeling and takes calls from listeners about in-pane blind repair, water softening with magnets, wobbling ceiling fan, and granite counter top removal and more.

John Eisenhower of Integrity SavATree talks about the tree of the month Foothill Palo Verde. Plus pruning, trimming out frost damage, the 3 calendar events when to fertilize your trees and listener questions.  John explains his new partnership with SavATree.

Arizona Highways Editor, author and avid hiker Roger Naylor gives his 2019 bucket list of things to see and do in Arizona.  Known for exploring the state one hiking trail and one restaurant at a time.    

Linda and Chris from Stampede Plumbing talk about water heaters, tank and tankless.  How they're constructed, function and the need to have them checked every year.  Plus listeners call in their water heater questions.

Discussion of some of the activities about Arizona, follow up to why copper corrodes and metal rusts, Jennifer talks about the Water Resources Research Conference, Groundhog Day and our 'How To' topic on pests.

Julie from The Arizona Farm Bureau join Patty from Duncan Family Farms.  The leading premium quality certified organic farm growing strawberries and leafy greens like baby tenderleaf.  Plus what the Drought Contingency Plan means for farmers.

Arizona's deadliest gunfight was not in Tombstone.  But in a remote canyon in the Galiuro Mountains in 1918.  Author Heidi Osselaer tells the story of the draft resistance during World War I and tragedy at the Power's family cabin in her book 'Arizona's Deadliest Gunfight'.  Plus Jeff Meyers of Arizona Game And Fish talks about the Wildlife Cams on their website including The Bald Eagle Cam with a very interesting story.

Thinking of a DIY project with tile?  Joe Fortuna of Mexican Tile And Stone has lots of tips, tricks and what you'll need working with tile.  From floors to backsplashes.  Preping the floor or wall, thinset, mortar, tools and proper cutting.  Joe gives you what you need to know!

With a Drought Contingency Plan in the works for Arizona, we go over the many ways to conserve and save water from Water, Use It Wisley.  Plus cleaning the exhaust fans in home that you likely haven't touched in a long time.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm focuses on this time of year to plant citrus and deciduous trees.  The importance of chill hours, root stocks and proper trimming and pruning.  Why gallon size isn't as important as trunk size.  And 'buyer beware' tips when looking at trees from big box stores.