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Callers:

• Andrew - his organ pipe cactus is growing under his mesquite tree. Should he leave it alone or trim the long arms?

• Shirley - indoor "money tree" is turning yellow and dropping leaves
• Cindy - Tippoo Tree is shedding bark and not healthy
• Sharon - Took a tree to the original stump - will it grow back?

• Michael - My evergreen pear trees are shading my lawn area. When is a good trim to trim them back so I can grow grass?

Certified Partner Recommendation:

1. Artificial Turf (Grass) by Easy Turf https://www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Artificial-Turf/Easy-Turf

Letters from Listeners:

• Edil - Needs help with my pecan trees that have stopped producing over the last few years.

• Janet: What are the best options for resurrfacing my swimming pool?

Certified Partner Recommendations:

1. Desert Sun Pools www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Pools/Desert-Sun-Pools
2. Postorino Pools www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Pools/Postorino-Pool-Service-Repair

• Susan: My single-pull shower valve makes a loud noise every time I use it. What is causing the noise and how to I correct the problem?
• Kim: Has storm damage and a leaking roof from last nights storm. What are the next steps I should take...

Certified Partner Recommendation:

1. ServePro of Gilbert www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Restoration/SERVPRO-of-Gilbert

• Rose: My pool contractor went out of business during a resurfacing project last year? What should I do now???

Certified Partner Recommendations: Either pool contractor at

1. www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Pools

• Tim: How do I prevent water from 'ponding' on my flat roof?

Certified Partner Recommendations: Have a sloping roam roof installed by

1. Castle Roofing www.rosieonthehouse.com/Tucson/Roofing/Castle-Roofing-Co
2. Lyons Roofing www.rosieonthehouse.com/Tucson/Roofing/Lyons-Roofing

• Carol: Where can I divert excessive water drainage on a small lot?

Certified Partner Recommendations: Any of the three landscape contractors at

1. www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Landscaping

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• Carpet Cleaning
• Chimney Cleaning/Inspection
• Firewood for cooking or pits
• Energy Audit
• Window & Door Replacement

• Howard: The water proofing sweep on my hinged shower door needs to be replaced and I'm having trouble finding a store to purchase replacement parts.

Certified Partner Recommendation: 

True View www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Shower-Door/True-View-Window-and-Glass-Block

• Frank: Is there a downside to using 8x12x16 C.M.U.'s (Concrete Masonry Units) as opposed to the traditional 8x8x16 for residential housing?

• Living with Scorpions in the desert.

• Kathy: neighbor has a termite problem at their home; is this a tell tale sign I may have termites as well?

Certified Partner Recommendations: Either Termite Specalist at

1. www.rosieonthehouse.com/Phoenix/Termite

• Dale: What air filters are best to use in my home?
• Stephanie: Patio roof work has caused leaking from my evaporative cooler.

• Stephanie: continued from last segment...
• Tom: My garage door opened by itself twice over the weekend. The builder has reset the opener and controllers; but how can I tell if this will in fact keep my door from opening?

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• Nancy: Can you paint the outside of your home this week with all the rain we've had?
• Steve: Electrical outlets in two rooms of the home are dead (no power). How to troubleshoot and solve?