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  Washing Machine Hoses That Don’t Leak

  One of our first homes was a small but lovely three bedroom, one bath post World War II single-family dwelling in our hometown. There were three bedrooms, a bath, a kitchen with a dining area and an...

  • Posted March 23, 2016
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• Foundation Cracks, Bedbugs

  In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss foundation cracks (The Family Handyman magazine) and how the color of your sheets may attract bedbugs.

  • Posted March 23, 2016
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  Picking The Perfect Cabinet!

  Home improvement manuals teach us that there are many factors which combine to create the total cost of a set of built-in cabinets: Wood specie and thickness, joint construction, type of paint or stain and varnish, door-hinge...

  • Posted March 22, 2016
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  Removing That Tough Stain

  An aggressive youngster left unattended can discover several ways to stain your beautiful carpets. When this happens you should be prepared to make every effort to clean up the mess as quickly as possible. A good way...

  • Posted March 22, 2016
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  Seasonal Cleaning Can Help Create a Healthier Home

  Seasonal cleaning means an all-out, deep-down attack on dust, dirt and clutter.  Most important, effective seasonal cleaning can help create a healthier home. Seasonal changes generate allergens and trap dirt and dust in closed-up homes.  The need...

  • Posted March 20, 2016
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  On Galvanized Pipes

  If your home is more than thirty years old chances are that it contains some galvanized pipe. While this type of pipe was used primarily for residential water systems, it was also employed in the construction of...

  • Posted March 20, 2016
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  On Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

  Acoustic ceiling tiles are a simple and inexpensive element that can dress up virtually any room in the home. Acoustic tiles come in assorted sizes and styles and can be installed in various ways. Although acoustic tiles...

  • Posted March 19, 2016
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  DIY Picture Frame

  Except for Hawaii most of the rest of the country is either cold, wet, covered with snow or besieged by some combination thereof. On a scale of one to ten this reduces most folks interest in outdoor...

  • Posted March 19, 2016
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  Show Notes: Is Your Home in Trouble?

  Have you been sitting by the fire, enjoying the winter lull in home maintenance? Get up, time to get ready for spring. This week we take a serious look around for some silent signs that your home...

  • Posted March 19, 2016
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• Silent Signs your House is in Trouble

  In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss The Family Handyman’s tips about silent signs your house is in trouble, plus what to do with scratches on composite railing.

  • Posted March 19, 2016
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