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

Rosie on the House38mMay 9, 2026

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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.

Key Takeaways
1

Verify every contractor’s license, bond, and complaint history via roc.az.gov before hiring.

2

Never modify work you’re complaining about—doing so can void your complaint.

3

Use vertical storage, multi-functional furniture, and defined zones to make small spaces feel larger.

4

Support the Habitat for Humanity build by donating at rosieonthouse.com/habitat-build.

5

Schedule pre-summer AC and roof checks now, especially if your long-time contractor has changed ownership.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Welcome to the Open Home Hour

Rosie welcomes listeners to the live call-in segment, introducing the show’s focus on home, house, and homeowner concerns, while setting a celebratory tone for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

2:00
3 min

The Forgotten Financier: Robert Morris

Without Robert Morris, we wouldn't have what we have today in the world's greatest country. God bless America.

Highlight
5:00
9 min

Arizona’s Contractor Licensing System Explained

Dealing with a licensed bonded insured contractor in the state of Arizona gets you a secondary layer of protection that many states just don't give the homeowners.

Highlight
14:00
8 min

Listener Concerns: ROC Office Closures in Tucson

Over 90%, 95% of our business is done through our website and portal... The current business model is the most efficient and effective that we've been able to establish.

Highlight
22:00
17 min

Rosie’s Certified Partner Network & Heroes of the Week

Rosie introduces Ray Egan of Swift Garage Doors as a new Rosie-certified partner and celebrates several 'Heroes of the Week'—Walker Plumbing, Fred Wilshire, and Blue Sky Pest Control—for exceptional service.

High-Impact Quotes
Without Robert Morris, we wouldn't have what we have today in the world's greatest country. God bless America.
Rosie2:34
Viral: 90.0
Dealing with a licensed bonded insured contractor in the state of Arizona gets you a secondary layer of protection that many states just don't give the homeowners.
Tom Cole6:56
Viral: 85.0
Over 90%, 95% of our business is done through our website and portal... The current business model is the most efficient and effective that we've been able to establish.
Tom Cole15:16
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Host

Rosie

Guests

Tom ColeRay Egan
Topics Discussed
Contractor Licensing and Regulation95%Homeowner Protection and Consumer Rights90%Making Apartments Feel Like Home85%Habitat for Humanity and Community Giving80%Pre-Monsoon Home Maintenance75%Home Improvement for Renters70%Digital Transformation in Government Services65%Local Business and Community Partnerships60%
People & Brands

Rosie on the House

media

45xPositive

Arizona Registrar of Contractors

organization

30xPositive

Tom Cole

person

20xPositive

ROC.AZ.GOV

product

15xPositive

Habitat for Humanity

other

12xPositive

Swift Garage Doors

other

10xPositive

Ray Egan

person

8xPositive

Robert Morris

person

8xPositive

Arizona Staycation

other

6xPositive

Walker Plumbing

other

5xPositive

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