Rosie on the House

Are you tired of your swimming pool? Maybe it's just not used as much or you're tired of the upkeep? Here are three ideas for that unused pool.

Buying a house is an important step many people choose to take, but there are six important questions you should ask before signing on the dotted line.

If you buy older houses, there is probably something you want to get rid of or replace. Here are some of the features that may bother you.

Many homeowners in Arizona with older homes have had carports put up when houses were built but many homeowners yearn to turn them into garages.

It might surprise you to learn that the top way a bad guy prefers to enter your house is through your front door. When a burglar drives down a street, he’s often looking for a vulnerable door that’s shielded by a wall or gate or big bush. So, for starters, you need to make the front […]

All too often we take calls hearing homeowner horror stories about a bad contracting job. Here's seven steps to hire the right contractor.

We’re turning our attention to other outdoor to-dos. If you want a lush and fertile garden this year, there are two important jobs to take on in February.

When you live in the desert, the pruning of the trees in your yard raises a lot of questions: When to prune? What's the proper procedure?

There's a lot to learn about having an HOA, especially with thousands of them in Arizona. Here are the questions you should ask of your association.

New residents quickly find out that Arizona has hard water, due to high levels of calcium and magnesium naturally occurring in the water.

Here are five signs that might mean you want to hire an expert to determine if there has been damage to your foundations.

More smart home devices keep hitting the market and the number of jobs they can do for you is growing as well.

Home options and ideas seem to be growing for aging baby boomers. Here are some possibilities for providing new living space for Mom and Dad.

As a homeowner, you have a lot of questions. We answered them. Check out which blogs were the most popular on the Rosie on the House website of 2016.

Here are my favorite holiday recipes, including one that will give your Christmas turkey a delicious, deep-fried, Cajun twist.

Everyone wants to have a great and a safe holiday season free of any mishaps or accidents. Here are some ideas for preventing fires and burns.

Everyone loves a holiday party. Here are 12 tips that will ensure that the host and hostess have a good time, too.

With the seasons changing, this month’s Rosie-do list suggests ways to prepare your home for winter possibilities in Arizona.

One of the big issues facing homeowners this season is choosing the right strands from among numerous options of holiday lights.

Cleaning your oven is a necessity now and then – particularly after Thanksgiving dinner when more food than usual drips out of roasting pans.