All posts by onthehouse
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Spooks, Gobblins and Varmints
In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss Halloween candies, spooks, varmints and mysterious holes in the ground.
- Posted October 31, 2015
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Toilet papering, changing clocks and bulbs
In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss Halloween toilet papering, changing clocks and bulbs.
- Posted October 31, 2015
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Your house may be haunted
In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss strange sounds and odors in your home, electrical issues and lights.
- Posted October 31, 2015
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Spiders and Pruning for Safety
In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss Halloween, spiders and pruning for safety.
- Posted October 31, 2015
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More than 10 Great Fall Clean up Tips and Tricks
Fall is one of those times of year that cleaning up is a must – the holidays are a comin’. So we’ve gathered up tips and tricks you can use when tackling this fall’s cleanup. 1....
- Posted October 30, 2015
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Emergencies: Shutting Off Gas, Water & Power
A corroded washing machine hose, flickering lights and the faint odor of natural gas can each be a sure signed of impending disaster. A corroded washing machine hose can be the cause of a flooded home that...
- Posted October 29, 2015
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Home Improvement Skills Every Grown-Up Adult Should Know
How to install shelves on drywall This process comes down to two simple steps: 1) figure out where your studs are (points at self. Winks in mirror), and 2) figure out what size anchors you’ll need. And...
- Posted October 29, 2015
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Sump Pump Annual Maintenance
When it rains it pours. And when it pours you can count on leaks, seeps and maybe even some flooding. After that you can figure on a bit of mildew, possibly some rot and a distinct aroma...
- Posted October 29, 2015
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Insulation: Comfort In Rigid Form
We love visiting construction sites. We were most surprised and fascinated when we toured a subdivision in Eastern Florida and found that the exterior walls of the homes there were all built with concrete blocks. Hurricane country...
- Posted October 29, 2015
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Nifty & Easy Adjustable Shelves
Just about any Saturday afternoon we could mosey on over to Dad’s workshop and there he would be – drilling, sanding, chiseling and hammering, and otherwise completely oblivious to the rest of the world around him. No...
- Posted October 28, 2015