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THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF WINDOW CARE

Here's an overview of this week's 3 hour homeowner radio broadcast

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3/12/22 (running time 8-11AM)

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Our friends from SavATree join us this Saturday with special guest Peter Conden Director Landscape Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture Programs at Mesa Community College! Together we'll be talking #PlantHealthCare and the Tree of the Month: #PinkTrumpetTree. Tune-In!

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On the House Hour: The Dos And Don’ts Of Window Care

Your home’s windows are the windows to your world. To get a clear picture of what is in your world and to ensure your windows are working efficiently, it is crucial that cleaning, checking for, and repairing damage are a part of your home’s regular maintenance plan. In addition, certain things could affect your windows that you should and should not do...

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Homeowner Topic: Open Home!

DunRite LogoWeekly To-Do:  #Windows&Doors - READ MORE>> | Join us this Saturday with special guest, Rosie-Certified DunRite Windows & Doors! Your windows are important, especially in the summer. Are you properly taking care of your windows so they last long and work their best? Tune-in and find out! 

If you have a question on maintaining something in your home - GIVE US A CALL!!  

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8:00AM - OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR! Talking Trees With SavATree!

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Segment 1 (running time 11:59)

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John Eisenhower of SavATree joined by Peter Conden, Director Of Landscape Management at Mesa Community College and Horticulturist/Arborist Steve Priebe.

Discussing the Tree Of The Month:  the Tabebuia (or the Pink Trumpet Tree).  Few pink flowering trees in the area.  Explain why they're true precocious trees.  Found at The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College.

Resource for landscape plants at amwua.org.    MCC Arboretum

Space needed and watering tips for planting a Tabebuia tree.

Segment 2 (running time 6:48)

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John talks about more characteristics of the Tabebuia tree.  Peter talks about the wood from this tree called ipe wood.  Plus the landmark where this wood was used.

Discussion of some desert trees and plants related to this tree.

Segment 3 (running time 13:30)

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Special classes offered at Mesa Community College to manage nurseries, greenhouses and landscapes.  Including workforce training.  And further discussion of other programs at the college.

Plant Health Care.  Tips on planting the right tree in the right space.  What will the tree look like at its mature stage.  Space enough for ease of pruning.  Avoiding overhead power lines. 

Use BLUE STAKE (www.arizona811.com) to know whats below the ground, utilities and piping.

Don't dig the hole too deep below the root ball.  Percolation test for water drainage.

Segment 4 (running time 6:48)

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TEXT:  Is it too late to fertilize citrus in March?    A guide on when to fertilize.

TEXT:  Is it too late for spraying olive trees?  (Preventing olives to establish)

Treating your agaves against the snout weevil and boring  grubs around palo verde trees.

9:00AM - ON THE HOUSE HOUR! Window Maintenance Do's & Don't! LIVE at Tucson Festival Of Books!

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Segment 1 (running time 12:10)

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Some of the many contributors at the Tucson Festival Of Books.

Discussion of the Do's and Don'ts of window care.  Starting with the exterior part of the windows.  Rosie gives you a palm hand trick to see if energy is leaking.  Inspecting the double pane windows between the glass.  Weatherstripping.  Mechanical hardware.

Segment 2 (running time 6:32)

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Repairing damaged cauking around the windows.  Looking for cracks and peeling around the window caulking.  Don't use expanding foam with an exception that Rosie explains.

Proper caulking is tight and smooth.

Segment 3 (running time 14:01)

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We announce the winner of the Mystery Sound inside a new built home.  The home builder finally figured out what was causing that sound.  Rosie explains where it came from and the winner of a Staycation.

CALLER:  What is the best way to remove an in-ground swimming pool? 

Lubrication of window rollers.  The proper lubricant to use.  And we explain the function of the weep holes in a window.

Segment 4 (running time 6:15)

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Cleaning the window glass and screens.  Why you should not use a garden hose to clean them.  The simple way with cleaning solution by hand.

Recommendation on cleaning vinyl products with 303 Aerospace Protectant.

10:00AM - OPEN HOME HOUR! Window Care & Homeowner Questions! LIVE at Tucson Festival Of Books!

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Segment 1 (running time 12:28)

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Rosie talks about utility budget billing.  Some advice on using the average amount per month that doesn't coincide with your summer cooling bill.

CALLER:  Installing a gate into a block fence.  Having a length issue with the size of block being short.  The standard size at the box stores is not the size of his opening.

Segment 2 (running time 6:19)

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CALLER:  New home.  When the washing machine is on the drain cycle, the water in the toilets rises.  After the drain cycle is done, the toilet water completely drains out.  

Staycation Sponsor:  d'Vine Gourmet

Segment 3 (running time 12:02)

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Weekly To Do:  Sal Sacuto of DunRite Windows And Doors discusses maintaining your windows for summer season.  From glass inspection and cleanliness to caulking, track cleaning and mechnical functions.

Followup on replacing a showerhead.  Rosie's one tip to remember for the do it yourselfer.

CALLER:  Has an enamel over metal bathtub.  Thinking of refinishing it to make it durable.

Segment 4 (running time 6:13)

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Takeaways and giveaways!