All posts by onthehouse
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On Suspended Ceilings
If you were to ask a someone at the carpet division of the DuPont corporation about home decorating and design that person would probably tell you that floor covering is one of the most important finishes in...
- Posted August 14, 2016
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Show Notes: Curb Appeal Tips You Can Do
It’s National Curb Appeal Month and we have some easy projects that will add the final touches to your beautiful home you may not have thought about, House Designed To Split In Two For A Divorce! ...
- Posted August 13, 2016
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Give your old fence a fresh facelift
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss how fence repair services can give your old fence a fresh facelift and talk about appliance abusers. Give Your Old Fence A Fresh...
- Posted August 13, 2016
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August is Curb Appeal Month
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss tips for improving your home’s curb appeal and the best mouse bait isn’t cheese. August Is National Curb Appeal Month Easy Improvements...
- Posted August 13, 2016
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Swimming Pool Cracked?
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss what to do with cracked swimming pools and a house designed to split in two for a divorce. Cracked Swimming Pool – Read...
- Posted August 13, 2016
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Installing Decorative Ceiling Medallions
If you regularly read our column you will know that we are third generation contractors. You will also know that we grew up in a home that was built by our grandfather at the turn of the...
- Posted August 11, 2016
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Threshold Replacement
That sloped lump of wood (or metal) that lies on the floor at the base of your entry door is called the sill. It is also referred to as the saddle or threshold Many years ago sills...
- Posted August 10, 2016
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Safety Around Gas & Electric
Each year countless accidents take place within the home. These range from minor cuts and bruises to death. The sad fact is that many of these unfortunate incidents could likely have been prevented by paying close attention...
- Posted August 9, 2016
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Types of Receptacles
What do a cool home, a chilled beverage, your favorite television show and clean clothing have in common? They are all made possible by some form of energy. For most Americans, this source of energy is electricity....
- Posted August 9, 2016
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Replacing A Light Fixture
Our favorite part of construction is electrical work. What we discovered is that electrical wiring in a home is like having a bunch of extension cords and drop lights built into the walls. But, no matter how...
- Posted August 9, 2016