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Callers:

• Richard - He wants to know how you are supposed to space out such tiny seeds.

Recommendation - Jay shares a trick his dad taught him and a few other tricks.

Jay shares tricks on spacing out seeds when planting depending on the type of plant. (Lettuce needs more space than a carrot)

Julie Murphee with the Arizona Farm Bureau shares what they are up to and makes everyone hungry talking about Tiffany's Pumpkin Pie Cake. Yum!

Support Local Farmers and eat healthier, find your local market here.

More Tips from Jay for this time of year:

• Labor Day is one of the major times of the year to be out feeding your plants. Get the fertilizer out for citrus and just about everything else in your yard. 
• Don't jump the gun on winter lawns and flowers yet....hold off on planting too early. 

From vegetables to BEEF.......Buy your beef direct from the ranchers and cut out the middle man. Go to Fill Your Plate and search "beef" or click here.

Callers:

• Barbara - Her grapefruit tree has its typical fruit for this time of year, but it's also blooming and it's never done this before. Is that normal?

Recommendation - If the plant looks normal and healthy other than the blooming, it's fine. Plants can be tricked into blooming this time of year.

• Bev - She's worried about her yellow squash. Some look good, but others are just flowering and dying off.

Recommendation - It's pretty normal and just means some of the flowers aren't pollinating. 

• Al - He has a 6 foot honey locust tree in a planter and wants to know when it's the best time to plant it in the ground.  

We recap this weeks tips and remind you to shop local!

Do your research and don't be a victim. Listen as Rosie explains the importance of the R.O.C. and what it means to the Arizona homeowner's. Make sure they're licensed, bonded and insured!

(Hint.....you could use the Number 1 Contract Referral Network in the state, Rosie On The House. Just click here.)

Letter form a Listener:

• Bartholomew - A solar company is offering him a chance to install panels on his home and through research he found out they aren't licensed. Should he turn them in?

Recommendation - Yes! Don't let unlicensed contractors work on your home. Here's an article from Rosie on Choosing A Contractor.

We Welcome new members to the Rosie Team:

In Tucson:

• 5 Star Termite and Pest Control
• Eren Design and Remodel

Phoenix:

• Arrowhead Deck Resurfacing

Stuck in between Tucson and Phoenix?  

Check out our Casa Grand Connection. 

Caller:

• Robert - He wants to add insulation in his roof and wants some tips after doing some research.

Recommendation - Rosie shares his tips for his home. Call Banker Insulation.

Mannie called to say thanks to Rosie for sending out Intelligent Design out to check on his air conditioning after a few years without it.  Thanks to the crew at Intelligent Design!

Caller:

• Jimmy - He's been looking at some tile and has a question on the glazing and if we know what it is and what he should know.

Recommendation - Different Sealers cause different levels of maintenance. Call Phoenix Carpet Repair & Cleaning

The Digital Newsroom:

• We answer a letter form a listener about water conservation. Katherine from The Solar Store in Tucson had the same question.
• John - He wanted to know about the Karcher Power Washer we are big fans of. Call the local dealer at 480- 782-7412 in Chandler.
• Edward - Wrote in to sing the praises of Adobe King after having him work on his home. Thanks for the quality experience!
• William - Used Scottsdale Weed Control & Fertilization and had been fighting bermuda grass for years. The crew came out and he hasn't seen a weed since March.

Sign up for the Sanderson Ford Arizona Staycation here. Congratulations to the latest winner, Lowell!

Newest Partners: A unique stay at the Lazy Trout Motel & Cabin or the Molly Butler Lodge.

Caller:

• Jeff - He has a question on maintaining his granite counter-top.

Recommendation - There are sealers available to solve his problem. Call Aztec Marble and Granite.

The guys talk football until Jennifer reminds them it's a home improvement show.

(who could blame them....Football Season is here!)

Callers:

• Tom - He has a couple of dogs and has been trying to get the right surface in his backyard to "do their business" that's low-maintenance. Do we have a suggestion?

Recommendation - Rosie shares what he does with his dogs...cedar ground cover. Eliminate the odor and give them a soft surface.

In-Studio with Rosie's friend and Interior Designer, Ann Lyons! Listen as we discuss everything you need to know about cabinets. It's a BIG part of remodeling that most overlook. Get educated!

• There is a big difference between the big box store sets on the shelf and custom cabinets.
• Sizing is important to $$$. Odds are you are NOT a standard size. Take this into account.
• Plywood vs. Particle Board?
• What should be the first step be when you start designing your new kitchen or bathroom.

Callers:

• Gordon - What does the crew think about IKEA brand cabinets versus the other big stores out there?

Recommendation - Everything depends on your budget and what you expect. Quality costs money and we share what we think.

• Ron - He is trying to seal his adobe and his wife heard us recommend a certain product and wants to know what it was.  

Recommendation - Call John at Adobe King. He's our go to guy and will have specific recommendations for his unique situation.

Caller:

• John - He has a mid-century home with several layers of insulation that's been added over the years. Should he leave it or just take it all out and start over?

Recommendation - Call Banker Insulation for a consultation. They can give you their recommendation and do the work if it's necessary.

ROSIE'S TIP:  Your attic is only costing your about 10% of your heating & cooling bill! It's your doors & windows. NOT the attic. Make sure you know where to spend your hard earned money.

• Linda - She wants to know what Ann thinks of drawers versus slider cabinets. Her contractor recommends all drawers....

Recommendation - Ann has been working with more & more drawers. She loves it! Listen as she tells you why.

• Tired of someone in the family slamming drawers?!?! Ann's the expert......Install "soft close" drawers.
• Custom Cabinetry vs. Factory Made
• "Fillers" solve the gaps stock cabinets cause. 
• Cabinets all the way up to the ceiling?

Callers:

• Bill -He has the microwave/exhaust fan above his oven. The vent isn't getting the job done and wants to know if there's a good option out there?

Recommendation - Look for a hood that's got more power, but the combo usually doesn't work that great.

*Note:Ann recommends calling Desert Cabinet Refinishing if you want an upgrade with existing cabinets. 

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