Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call our radio broadcast with questions. Our goal is to be every Arizona homeowner’s best friend and provide answers that suit the specific needs of Arizona residents wherever they may live. Ask Rosie on the House your homeowner questions by emailing info@rosieonthehouse.com or call (888) 767-4348.

Question: We are planning on updating our home and would like to incorporate outdoor living spaces. Any suggestions on where to begin?

Answer: To begin, make a list of the activities you would like to enjoy in your outside spaces. Do you want a place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee, prepare a good meal or entertain friends?

The nice thing about Central and Southern Arizona is that, with some planning the outdoors can be enjoyed on a daily basis. Stepping into outdoor patios, courtyards, and pool or game areas can be made comfortable any time of the year. In the summer the thoughtful addition of heat resistant surfaces, shade, fans and cooling systems, like mist and evaporative cooling, make outdoor living a pleasurable experience. The rest of the year, when heating may be needed, easy solutions include built-in fireplaces, fire pits or propane heaters.

Q: How do we go about getting started with our plan?