All posts by onthehouse
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Holiday Safety
We’ve compiled some safety information related to trees, lights, decorations and fireplaces for the upcoming holiday season. We hope your family will be safer as a result of our discoveries. Trees: When purchasing an artificial tree, look for...
- Posted December 9, 2015
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A Whole House Humidifier
Winter. Most people think of it as a chilly, damp time of year. While that might be the case if you spend most of your time outdoors, just the opposite is often true indoors. While your home’s...
- Posted December 8, 2015
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Man Made Logs: Extra Heat Needed
Q. We burn package logs from the grocery store in the fireplace of our weekend home for more heat in addition to our electric wall heaters. Are these man-made logs safe for the fireplace – will they cause...
- Posted December 7, 2015
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Avoid Holiday Home Hazards This Season [INFOGRAPHIC]
Holiday shopping isn’t the only task on your to-do list this season. According to the 2015 Allstate Holiday Home Hazard poll, 67 percent of adults in the U.S. have admitted to having valuables delivered to their homes while they’re not...
- Posted December 6, 2015
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More to Christmas Trees Than Meets The Eye
Every year we continue to warn you about how important it is to keep the trunk of your Christmas tree immersed in water thus keeping the branches moist and reducing the chance of fire. And before we’re...
- Posted December 6, 2015
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Show Notes: Holiday Tips and LED Bulbs
If you need a few great stocking stuffers or small gifts, we have ideas for you. Tips on setting up your tree, a cleaning tip and more this week. Thank to our friends at GE for sending...
- Posted December 5, 2015
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8 quick furnace fixes you can do yourself
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss 8 quick furnace fixes you can do yourself and quick fix for ugly brass fixtures on a budget.
- Posted December 5, 2015
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The fine art of setting up a Christmas tree without destroying your home
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss the fine art of setting up a Christmas tree without destroying your home and Holiday time savers.
- Posted December 5, 2015
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Forget to Remember? and Drill Recall
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discussthe Family Handyman’s “Forget to Remember” and Recall of 1.7 MILLION Drill Master 18V Drills – HARBOR FREIGHT
- Posted December 5, 2015