Rosie on the House

A look at misting systems to Creating The Perfect Cooling Mist for your backyard.

Rosie opens up the phones to take listener questions about their house, home, castle or cabin.  Plus he talks about his recent European trip.

Sara, the plant health director, and Rick, the tree wizard of Integrity Tree Service discuss an article The Whispering Of The Trees that tells how trees actually feed and communicate with each other to survive.  Plus we take listener questions on tree issues.

With the tax deadline, Dr. Dean from Grand Canyon University discusses the story of how the income tax came to be during the Progressive Era from the 1890s to the 1920s.  The progressives were smart thinking people who developed the income tax to solve the haphazard way the US was making revenue and fund necessary, practical projects. Its not what you think of today's taxes.

Evaporative Coolers (Evacs) have been a way to keep cool in the desert for decades.  But Phoenix Manufacturing has taken them to a new level.  Portables with ice chests and tool boxes built in!  For your backyard gatherings and garages.  A wide discussion on everything 'Evap'!  How they work and something to consider that could reduce your energy bill. Click on our BLOG for things you need to know about Evaporative Coolers.

An informative hour for those with aging family members.  If they are staying or moving into a home, remodeling with safety features so they can live comfortably.  Having a detailed plan with family members with each aspect of their lifestyle as they age.  And how to live with purpose!  Featuring Donna Taylor of Lifestream Living and special interview with Rosie's friends about their plan with family memebers as they age.  

An EGGcellent hour with Arizona's own Hickmans Family Farms.  Decades of egg production and gardening products from The Farms Choice.  Along with the Arizona Farm Bureau, they discuss their business of how eggs get from the farm to the table, their recycling efforts in packaging and some receipes too!

Rosie visits The Arizona Hiking Shack in Phoenix as part of his effort to get out and enjoy the beautiful state of Arizona.  If you can hike, climb, or paddle it, tips on getting fit for the right equiptment.  Including hiking The Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day! And Jan D'Atri shows us how to make a one minute omelette featuring our Arizona Farm Fresh of the month, EGGS.

First Impression Ironworks discuss what they design and create for security doors, iron entry doors, window guards, gates, screens and more!  Eye appealing and security all in one. Click on this BLOG for the 7 features your security doors should have.

Romey answers listener home maintenance questions and updates whats going on at Rosie On The House.

Growing and farming roundtable with John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service, Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm and Kari Spencer of The Micro Farm Project talking about tending and caring for your trees and gardens.

A conversation with Rita Mcguire about the history of Arizona water, the development of the CAP, the legal rights and rules of water for the state and how its managed and stored.  Details how it gets from the source to the spigot!

Informative hour on interior treatment of windows with blinds, shades, cleaning and maintenance with B & B Blinds, New West Shutters & Blinds and state of the art cleaning with About Blind Cleaning, Inc.  So many options on blinds, shades, sun screens.  Fabrics, wood, faux wood, either manual with cords, remote control, timers.  Lots to consider.

Representatives from APS (Arizona Public Service) discuss the electricity rate changes underway.  Explaining the new plans, how it affects 'super cooling' and examples using customer bills on how much more or less you could pay this summer and beyond.  Also the benefits of 'staggering usage'.

Farmer Greg of The Urban Farm says spring is blooming! His observations on where to place your garden.  Sun patterns, shade, even pests.  What to plant this time of year.  Easy way to plant sweet potatoes.  What is drip tape?  And his mix for healthy soil to grow anything.