5/9/26 - OPEN HOME HOUR: Live Listener Call-Ins, Texts & Emails | WEEKLY TO-DO: #RentalFeelsLikeHome

In this week's live listener call-in episode of 'Rosie on the House,' host Rosie celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by highlighting the often-overlooked role of Robert Morris, the 'financier of the birth of America.' The show features a special guest, Mr. Tom Cole, Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), who explains the state’s rigorous licensing, bonding, and compliance system for contractors. He emphasizes the importance of verifying licenses through roc.az.gov, warns against unlicensed work, and discusses the unique Residential Contractors Recovery Fund. Listeners call in with concerns about the closure of ROC offices in Tucson, prompting a discussion on the agency's remote, digital-first model. The episode also spotlights Rosie’s Certified Partner Network, featuring Ray Egan of Swift Garage Doors, and celebrates 'Heroes of the Week' like Walker Plumbing and Fred Wilshire. Rosie promotes practical home tips—especially for renters—on making apartments feel like home, while urging listeners to support the Habitat for Humanity build through donations. The episode closes with pre-monsoon home maintenance reminders and a fun Arizona Staycation giveaway.