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  On Composting!

  One of us began his career in home improvement at the ripe old age of nine working as a gardener/handyman for an aunt and uncle who had a bigger than average home and garden. The job required...

  • Posted January 9, 2016
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  How Old Is Too Old to Renovate?

  Whether you’re in the market for a historic house or you’re looking for a cheap flip, you may be asking: How old is too old? Is there an era, a decade or a year that marks the...

  • Posted January 8, 2016
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  Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 – Day One

  We arrived yesterday at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas and spent the day into the night visiting exhibits from LG and Samsung to Gibson and DISH. There were smart appliances that you could...

  • Posted January 8, 2016
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  The Lingo of HVAC

  The lingo of HVAC can be daunting for some – but, here’s the definition of five phrases and acronyms. AFUE – Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is similar to SEER but pertains to furnaces. Heating products with higher...

  • Posted January 8, 2016
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  Is Your Home Air Tight? [Infographic]

  How to make your home air tight 11 areas of your home that can have drafts, plus additional benefits of proper sealing of your home. Via Farmers Insurance  

  • Posted January 2, 2016
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  Avoid the Washing Machine Water Damage Time Bomb

  Washing Machine Maintenance Who doesn’t love the smell of freshly washed clothes? How about wet and moldy flooring? No? Well, a burst water supply line causes half of all water damage incidents involving washing machines. And on...

  • Posted January 2, 2016
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  Happy New Year: Post-Holiday Rehab

  If you’re like most people, chances are good that you did some entertaining during the holiday season. Though the Christmas decorations are down and the candy, cookies and treats devoured; there are probably telltale signs that remain...

  • Posted January 2, 2016
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  25 Design Trends Coming to Homes Near You in 2016

  The modern home is always evolving. And to get an idea of what it’s evolving to, look no further than what’s happening within its walls today. With that in mind, we delved into our New This Week...

  • Posted January 2, 2016
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• Making a Home Inventory

  In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss how to make a home inventory and maintenance tips for your washing machine.

  • Posted January 2, 2016
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• Roofing, and Winterizing Your House

  In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss roofing, winterizing your house and holiday re-purpose tips.

  • Posted January 2, 2016
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