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Interview with Yvonne Morris, Director of  The Titan Missile Museum . 

Former operational Titan 2 site.  One of many missile sites in the US during the Cold War.  Preserved as part of the Cold War Heritage Program.

Tour includes going underground into launch center, the history, simulated launch and see an actual Titan missile (not active).

Purpose of the Titan missile program during The Cold War.

What made the Tucson  area for a site.

More about The Titan Missile Museum south of Tucson.  The only silo left in the world.

Discussion about what happened to the other silos aroud the country after they were deactivated.

Yvonne was a Crew Commander when the silo was active.  She talks about the duties during a typical day keeping the missile silo ready at a moments notice.

Talk about our February Staycation to Tubac, AZ and The Tubac Golf Resort & Spa.

Our garden expert Jay Harper has a family connection to Arizona's Deadliest Gunfight.  Jay's great grandfather was deputy in Klondike, AZ.  His great grandfather's brother in law was in the posse and killed in the gunfight.  He tells the story.

Romey's trip to northern Arizona delivering our Home Maintenance Calendars and places around the state to see wildflowers.

Discussion of the recent rains had the washes and creeks running fast and high.  Caused by an 'atmospheric river'.

Control or turn off your sprinkler system to conserve water after rain.  Install smart controlers.

Now is the time to plant tomatoes.  Many kinds to choose from.  If you can't decide, Jay gives his 'go to' favorite variety of tomato.

TEXT:  What causes blossom-end rot on tomato plants?

CALLER:  Has a pigmy palm with frost damage on the tops.  OK to trim it off?

CALLER:  Has 3 huge citrus trees.  When is the best time to trim them?

TEXT:  What herbs can be planted right now?

TEXT:  How to get rid of leaf hooded bugs? (on a pommegranite)

TEXT:  Tomatoes that are splitting as they're ripening.  What to do?

CALLER:  Part of a lawn loaded with weeds.  And has small trees that are bending as they grow.  Solutions?  (think its an australian bottle tree)

CALLER:  Lost mulberry trees and wants suggestions on shade trees and don't litter too much.

Discussion of time to plant peppers and melon plants in a few weeks.

Great time to fertilize citrus and tips on proper application.

Rosie Returns!!

Discussion of what 7 inches of rain in the past 4 months can do to roofs and stucco parapets.  Where potential leaks could happen.

How robots and technology are being used in Japan to address the construction labor shortfall.

CALLER:  Has slow drains and wants to know about enzyme drain cleaners.  Pros and cons.

CALLER:  5 year old home open space to the west when rain stroms move in.  There are cracks in the stucco. 

More details with the previous caller about fixing cracks in the stucco.

Rosie and Jennifer's Valentine's Day concert with Esteban.  And discussion of loud accoustics.

CALLER:  Had bids on 2 new air conditioner/heater units and overwhelmed about the details of each unit and would like some advice and details what some of the functions of the unit do.

Considering a remodeling project, take a look at The Cost Vs. Value Report.  Rosie explains what it means to you.

Discussion and details of our Home Maintenance Calendar and the digital home maintenance tool Home Zada.

Rosie explains how he uses Home Zada to document inventory and maintenance of the home.

Arizona Registrar Of Contractors Jeff Fleetham calls the show to say hi to Rosie.

CALLER:  Guest bath has no cold water to the tub and sink.  Hot water side is fine but just a little dribble on the cold side.

When to repair or replace a plumbing fixture.  One simple way is look for plastic parts and replace with brass.  Rosie explains.

More ideas on whether to replace or repair plumbing fixtures.  First thing is turn the water off at the shut off valve or home shut off valve.

Supply lines to faucets and toilets should be braded stainless steel metal lines with brass nuts on both sides, not plastic.

Invest in good brass fixtures.  When working under kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets, place towels on the base after work is complete to catch any slow leaks that could damage the cabinet base.  Rosie Remodeling has a simple solution they install.

Replacing the faucet cartriages.

Find Rosie Certified Contractors at Rosie On The House.com for your remodeling projects.

Rosie used third party Guild Quality for every customer feedback survey after a project is complete.