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Saturday Morning Broadcast Overview

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Here's an overview of this week's four-hour homeowner radio broadcast (running time 7-11AM)

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Weekend Wake-Up Hour


Start your mornings off with Rosie on the House as we talk with John Alpert of Canyon Ministries about the Grand Canyon and all his experience in it.Canyon Ministries

Plus, we will have Stella Pope Duarte, a novelist and an advocate for encouraging children to get more involved with writing. She will share her story and how she gets kids excited about writing.

8am nurserynotes 2

Outdoor Living Hour - Notes From the Nursery

Harpers Landscape

Jay Harper of Harper's Landscape is in studio this weekend - Join us for a lesson on summer gardening.

9am DIYhour 2

Topic: Arizona Registrar of Contractors

Now that it's Monsoon Season, keep an eye out for "storm chasers"! The AZ ROC will join us to warn homeowners against falling prey to scams and the potential of a second disaster by hiring an unlicensed individual to make quick repairs following a storm.

10am topicoftheweek 2

Homeowner Topic: What You Need to Know to Buy a Light Bulb

The bulb aisle keeps getting bigger and bigger. Learn about new technologies and what the best options are for your home & lifestyle.

7:00AM - Arizona Staycation Hour

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Segment 1 (running time 12:21)

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We invite John Albert from Grand Canyon Ministries to talk about the Grand Canyon:

  • The mission behind Grand Canyon Ministries.
  • Evidence sited that lead them to their beliefs.
  • Different ways you can tour the canyon.
  • How old does John think the Grand Canyon actually is?

Segment 2 (running time 7:27)

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  • How does John think the Grand Canyon formed if it didn't take millions of years?
  • What convinces sceptics?
  • Different tours you can be a part of.

Thanks to John for stopping in to share his story.

Segment 3 (running time 13:37)

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We chat with author Stella Duarte to talk about the Payson Book Festival.

  • What Stella has planned for her weekend at the festival.
  • Her story and how she got into writing.
  • The story behind "Let Their Spirits Dance"
  • Tricks to writing and can Rosie become an author?
  • Some history behind Stella's publications and will she get something made into a film!?

Segment 4 (running time 7:40)

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8:00AM - Outdoor Living: Notes from the Nursery with Jay Harper

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Segment 1 (running time 12:14)

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Notes From the Nursery with John Jay, owner of Harper's Nursery & Landscaping Company!

  • Monsoon is here and we have fun talking about the recent rain we enjoyed.

Letter From a Listener:

  • Why did my perennial rye grass die?
  • Jay goes on to set proper expectations for a summer landscape in Phoenix.

Caller:

  • Ron - He is seeing empty spaces on his Pinneaple palm tree and wants to know if he needs to worry about this.

Segment 2 (running time 6:33)

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  • We've seen extreme heat and we talk tips on dealing with temps over 105.

Text From a Listener:

  • They planted cape honeysuckle in April. It's tripled in size, but isn't flowering. What should she do?

Callers:

  • Tom - He has a peach tree that is dead except for a shoot at the base of the trunk. Do we know what could've cause it?
  • Wendy - She has a fig tree that has a bug issue. She hasn't seen it before and wants to know what she can do.

Segment 3 (running time 12:57)

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Caller:

  • His rye grass died, but the bermuda has not recovered. Can he do anything to get it back?

*Talking about winter lawns and other options, including painting. (not something we do a lot anymore)

Jennifer shares what she and Rosie learned at the "Women in Agriculture Conference" put on the by the Arizona Farm Bureau.

  • Listen to an incredible story of refugees that started their own farm!
  • She talks about the incredible growth of Hickman Family Farms

Letter From a Listener:

  • Karen - How do you grow onions? She isn't having any luck and they are too small!

Caller:

  • Lynn - She has succulent plants that are drying up. She's been watering every day, but it's getting out of hand. What can she do?

*Answer in the next segment.

Segment 4 (running time 6:38)

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  • Romey talks about a business conference we are putting on for homeowners.
  • We answer Linda's question on succulents.

Pick up plants and get advice at Harper's Nursery & Landscaping Company!

9:00AM - On The House Hour

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Segment 1 (running time 11:55)

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Jeff Fleetham, Arizona Registrar of Contractors stops by for an update:

  • Monsoon is a time to be especially careful who you hire to work on your home. Avoid "Storm Chasers"
  • Fires can cause damage that brings in dishonest contractors from out of state.
  • Warning signs and what to avoid to keep yourself safe from scammers.
  • Other issues the R.O.C. is dealing with right now, including the labor shortage.

Segment 2 (running time 6:50)

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  • Learn about the different "Career Days" across Arizona.
  • Some hazards of dealing with remodeling in a hot economy that's booming.
  • What it means to be licensed, bonded and insured.
  • Warnings to the unlicensed contractors who do the work too.

Thanks to Jeff Fleetham for an update on the Arizona R.O.C.!

Segment 3 (running time 14:02)

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Rosie reminds you about all the contractors at Homeshows in Phoenix:

  • Arrowhead Deck & Concrete
  • Easy Turf by Sunburst Landscape
  • Green ID Home Energy Auditors
  • Harmon Soalr
  • Irwin's Furniture Restoration
  • Kinetico Quality Water Systems
  • Pella Windows & Doors
  • REEis
  • TEKNA Security

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  • Romey checks in from the Arizona Get Outdoors Expo!
  • CONSUMER ALERT FOR HOMEOWNERS!!!

Callers:

  • David - He has pavers and wants to clean them. It has sand in between them and wants to know how to do it with a power washer?
  • Tyler - He's ripping out a bunch of tile. He wants to install luxury vinyl and wants to know what Rosie thinks of it.
  • More on "Super Cooling" and how to get it done. You need the right "Time of Day" Pricing Plan. He shares a success story from a listener.

Segment 4 (running time 5:50)

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Caller:

  • Dan - His garage is extremely hot and wants to know if he can vent heat up into the attic if he opened the ceiling door and placed a filter over the opening? (No fan)

*Rosie gives a breakdown on saving on your A.C. bills and what is good and what is bad for lowing your energy costs.

10:00AM - Open Home Hour

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Segment 1 (running time 12:01)

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  • We read an email from a listener who's listened across the US before moving to Arizona.

We are talking light bulbs with Carmen Pastore, Consumer Marketing Manager for G.E. Lighting:

  • Learning some of the lighting technology terminology and what they mean.
  • Rosie loves art and we discuss what your best options are for a great display that won't create heat around your home.

Segment 2 (running time 6:37)

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  • What you need to know before you swithc your home to LED lightbulbs.
  • The technology learning curve is less this time around and should last a lot longer, especially if you use them correctly. Up to 15-20 years on some!

Carmen breaks down the simplified way they've broken down each bulb for different tasks. (For shaving, cooking, etc. )

  • Relax
  • Refresh
  • Reveal

Segment 3 (running time 13:28)

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  • We check back in with Romey from the Get Outdoors Expo!

Callers:

  • Mike - Is there an LED bulb that can go in an enclosed fixture?
  • Frank - How long have LED light bulbs been on the market?

*Rosie shares a story about LED bulbs back when the technology was a lot more expensive!

  • Raymond from A-Authentic Garage Door Service - He gives us a warning on certain places LED bulbs are not a good idea, like the remote controller for the garage door.

Segment 4 (running time 6:50)

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  • Recappiing today's broadcast and all you missed if you couldn't join us for the full 4 hours.
  • Wrapping up our conversation on lighting and how it relates to remodeling and even some examples from our remodeling projects we're currently working on.

Join Rosie On The House Every Saturday Morning!!!