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  Getting Sick? Cold vs. Flu

  What is bugging you? Is it just a cold or a nasty bout of flu? If you’re like most of us, you probably didn’t get a flu shot. And now that you’re sick, you wonder: What have...

  • Posted October 1, 2015
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  My Basement Floor Gets Very Damp

  Question: During the summer, my basement floor gets very damp. Should we seal it now in hopes of solving the problem before it happens again? (Francis, Wilton ME) Answer: You probably don’t want to seal the floor....

  • Posted October 1, 2015
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  Pavers Over Crushed Rocks, and Joints are Filled With Sand

  Q.I tore out and replaced the concrete on my patio and sidewalk with pavers over crushed rock. Joints are filled with sand. Should I use a sealer on this, and if so how often? (Bob, Los Altos...

  • Posted October 1, 2015
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  5 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Home for Winter

  Getting a well maintained home ready for winter isn’t difficult, but it’s wise to start early, say experts at the Paint Quality Institute.  They recommend that homeowners tackle five simple projects as soon as possible.  Together, they...

  • Posted September 30, 2015
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  Selecting The Right Window

  James recently expanded his home office. Talk about a quick, clean job. Wow! Any way, one of the biggest decisions he had to make was choosing the right windows for the job. The wall that was being...

  • Posted September 29, 2015
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  Everything You Need To Know About Gutter Repairs

  Looking out of the window at this time of year is always a fun and amazing experience. Lawns are the greenest that they will be all year long, shrubs are flowering brilliant reds and bright whites, and...

  • Posted September 27, 2015
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  Show Notes: Hot Water and Home Insurance

   Heat, hot water and homeowners insurance, all the basics of homeownership. Morris and James have insurance updates you can’t afford not to know.   Window Film Generates Electricity From Glass Architects and engineers will often tell you that...

  • Posted September 26, 2015
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• C26 6 Things Home Insurance Won’t Cover

  In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss what your home insurance won’t cover and fall cleaning and storage of lawn furniture.  

  • Posted September 26, 2015
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• Hot Water and Getting Ready for Spring Now

  In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss getting into hot water and getting ready for spring now.  

  • Posted September 26, 2015
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• Fireplace Smoke Signals and Window Film

  In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss Window Film that generates electricity from glass and fireplace smoke signals.  

  • Posted September 26, 2015
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