Blog - Rosie on the House

04 January 2017

Pruning Made Easy: What to Do and What NOT to Do

Pruning trees in Arizona -- particularly in desert areas – is a little like remodeling your house. It’s complicated and takes some...

22 December 2016

2016 in Review: What Homeowners Wanted to Know

This past year on our “Rosie on the House” radio program and our website RosieontheHouse.com, we answered hundreds of questions from homeowners with ...

21 December 2016

Last Minute Ideas for Your Holiday Feasts

This time of year can be very hectic with all the holiday festivities, parties and dinners. Whether it’s ...

20 December 2016

Be Kind: Share Your Blessings Now and Next Year, Too

It’s the season when we think more often about being kind to others. And it’s also the last week of the year when...

13 December 2016

Plumbing Tip of the Month: All About Garbage Disposals

This time of year, with all the cooking and entertaining that is happening in your home, your Garbage Disposal can get ...

13 December 2016

12 Tips on Cleaning Up During and After Holidays

There's always so much to do this time of year. You have several parties to go to - and perhaps even parties to host. And, you're in a constant struggle to...

07 December 2016

Should You Repair That Refrigerator or Buy a New One?

You have to replace your refrigerator or your range or your microwave and you’re experiencing sticker shock about...

01 December 2016

Three Roof Maintenance Tips for the Winter Season

With 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s no wonder why so many of us living in the...

29 November 2016

Are Manufactured Homes Harder to Repair?

Are manufactured homes good to buy? How hard are they to maintain? Often owners of manufactured homes call Rosie on the House to say they’re having a tough time ...

21 November 2016

Giving American-Made Gifts

It’s holiday time, and maybe you’re thinking of buying something really made in America – like tools for a do-it-yourselfer, for example. We often make suggestions...

15 November 2016

7 Reasons to Be Thankful You Live in Arizona

It’s the time of year when we all think about what we’re thankful for. Here are seven wonderful ...

08 November 2016

Taking the Fear Out of Interior Design

You really want to remodel or redecorate, but it seems too complicated and you’re afraid of...

01 November 2016

Hiring Someone Else to Deck the Halls?

If you're thinking of hiring someone else to put up your Christmas Lights, there are important considerations every homeowner's need to know. This article breaks down the six...

26 October 2016

Six Repairs to Do Before Holiday Guests Arrive

Is it your turn to host Thanksgiving? Besides planning the menu and vacuuming under the dining room table, here are six do-it-yourself fixes that may make...

25 October 2016

Plumbing Tip of the Month: Water Supply Lines

Every toilet and sink in your home has water supply lines that connect into the home’s ...

19 October 2016

Throw New Light on Your Life

Nothing dates a house like old lighting fixtures and old-style light bulbs. So what are some of the trends in the lighting marketplace? And are these...

18 October 2016

7 Smart Ways to Store Your Holiday Decorations