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Common Problems with Aging Homes Print

  • Radio
  • Jan 11, 2014 - Radio Broadcast Archive

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Segment 1 (running time 12:04)

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In the garden with Bill Jenkins of Think Green Irrigation and Landscaping

Callers:
Ed - I'm having Cascia issues
Scott - how can I utilize my cow manure for my soil?

Segment 2 (running time 6:43)

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Tips on how to find leaks, and lower some high water bills.

Callers:
  • Robin - watering questions

Segment 3 (running time 13:08)

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Callers:
  • Barbara - grubs infesting her garden
  • Pattie - what am I doing wrong with transferring my flowers?
  • Beth - overtaken by weeds, and doesn't know where to start.
  • LouElla - liquid vs granular fertilizer?

Segment 4 (running time 6:41)

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Find that leak and get it taken care of - here's how!

Callers:
  • Delores - can you grow lavender here?
Recommendation: you can, but you need to give plenty of water!

Nine O'clock Hour with Rosie & Romey

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Segment 1 (running time 11:48)

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Callers:
  • Tim - wire behind thermostat faceplate that is cut - should he worry?
Recommendation: Fairly common to have some unused wires in your thermostat.

Rosie talks through the ROTH expansion goals.

  • Ruth - 2 yr old a/c unit doesn't get dirty filters.

Segment 2 (running time 6:55)

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Segment 3 (running time 12:26)

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Callers:
  • Ernesto - opinion on retro-fit foam insulation technology.

Recommendation: it's a good technology - but we still suggest an energy audit by REEis before you do anything so extensive.

Romey covers the preparedness step of the month:

Digital Newsroom:

  • Daniel - how to quiet your windows?

Recommendation: Magnatite Southwest

Segment 4 (running time 6:50)

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Magnatite is a window designed for hurricanes back in our good ol' Louisiana!

Caller tells us about her "6 foot paint job".

Ten O'clock Hour with Rosie & Romey

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What issue could your house be facing?
  • Asbestos

                        - How can you tell if it's an issue?

                        - Is it harmful?

                        - Can you eradicate it yourself?

Callers:

  • Should he do semi-gloss paint on his exterior paint job?

Rosie has never personally put it on an exterior paint job. Give D&H, Dave's Adobe and Arizona Paint Company to see how many times any of them have done it.

Segment 2 (running time 6:41)

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Callers:
  • Jon - replacing the carpet in his house, don't know where to go or what to use.
East Valley Floors
  • Dave - pinging noise in the duct work

Segment 3 (running time 13:27)

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Radon (decomposing granite)

Callers:
  • Billie - how would Rosie build his home if he started from scratch?

Recommendation: Without a doubt - MASONRY! Integra-block

Segment 4 (running time 6:52)

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True concerns for lead paint:
Ingestion

Callers:
  • Manuel - do softeners help your plumbing?

Recommendation: Yes - a true softener is worth the investment. But - buyer beware of the smoke screens. NAZ Quality Water