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Farmer Greg discusses the benefits of efficient watering for your gardens and trees.

Greg explains the sources of water for your garden and how 'stacking functions' play a role in some of those sources that can be used more than once.

Directing the water where you want it to go.  Use of harvesting tanks to collect rainwater has an expense.  Yet for every inch of rain that falls off a roof, you can collect nearly 600 gallons of water.

The key to keeping the ground holding water longer and using less is woody mulch.  Greg explains how it works.  Chip Drop

Greg's 5 Components Of Creating Healthy Soil.  

The value of shade as ground cover to keep the soil cooler.  Using sweet potatoes and cowpeas.

Ways to distribute the water using drip rings and Greg's favorite drip tape.  He explains how they work.

CALLER:  Looking for ways to gopher proof a garden or raised planter.  Explain using hardware cloth and how to install it.  Rosie mentions a pickle jar trick.

Regarding watering with tap water, Greg suggests ways to remove chlorine with a simple filter.

Free classes on watering and others gardening events at Urban Farm.org

Find out what to plant year round with The Planting Calendar.

Rosie mentions upcomming events to learn about Arizona Game & Fish outdoor programs.  And a career changing event sponsored by Arizona Registrar Of Contractors.

CALLER:  All of the irrigation is fed thru the soft water line.  Is there a way to filter out the salt in the water?

CALLER:  Homeowner has a concrete tile roof that's 25 years old.  Never leaked.  But is it time to replace the underlayment?  And noticed his neighbor's roof is being installed with a peel and stick underlayment.  Is there a favorite underlayment?

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CALLER:  When they run the dishwasher, they get a sewer stinky type smell coming from the sink.  Suggestions why thats happening.  Rosie troubleshoots.

Discussion on replacing windows.  The top reason homeowners replace them is not necessarily for energy efficiency.  Plus Rosie's Beware on any window company who advertise a very high percentage of energy efficiency, say like 40%.

CALLER:  Had an air conditioner checkup last fall on a 20 year old unit.  Considering a spring checkup but was told its a good idea to have the ducts cleaned too.  

CALLER:  Has a home with no roof venting.  Does has small venting between the rafters (eaves).  Roof is peaked over the living room, flat over the garage.  Should they put some venting on the peaked part?

Promoting the Rosie On The House appearence at the SAHBA Home & Patio Show in Tucson!

Jennifer's segment on Life Worth Living In Place!  Things to consider if you're planning to stay in your home longer dealing with challenges as you age.  Featuring products to assist your lifestyle.

The Rosie On The House Facebook Page features Jennifer's video demostrating some of the products for those who struggle with hand strength or dexterity. 

(Search Rosie On The House on Facebook.com)

Jennifer discusses more products including OXO Box Canisters and Kitchen Mama's Yes U Can Opener.

CALLER:  Wants to cool spaces for their dog.  Is there a portable cooling unit suggestion they can use?  Yes but Rosie emphasizes you must have a way to exhaust outside.  He explains.

Our Weekly To Do with Jim Kolwolski of Kolwolski Construction discusses stormwater issues and damage.  There are rules and guidelines pertaining to properly channeling and managing stormwater on your property.  (NOTE:  Kolwolski specializes in water restoration damage)  Rain can come down hard and quick creating flash flooding.  Jim gives you things to think about.

Beware of shady roofing companies who show up at your door after a big rainstorm.  Benefits of using a Rosie Certified Roofing Contractor.

Using a licensed, bonded and insured contractor is the way to go!