All posts by onthehouse
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Cleaning & Repairing Window Screens
Newer, more energy-efficient homes don’t allow for the passive exchange of air through cracks, gaps and penetrations as older homes did. Thick insulation, caulking at windows and doors and gaskets at lights and plugs are a few...
- Posted June 25, 2015
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Saber Grills for Fourth of July Grilling
Saber Grills can be the beginning place for any backyard makeover. The grill SABER infrared grills use a proprietary IR cooking system that’s so advanced you can actually taste the difference. It keeps meat naturally juicy and...
- Posted June 25, 2015
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The Amazing Benefits of Insulation
We recently had the pleasure of touring a major insulation manufacturing plant and act as judges in a regional and national competition recognizing “America’s Best Insulation Installer.” The competition sponsored by Johns Manville and Insulate America –...
- Posted June 25, 2015
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Choosing a Central Air Conditioner
During a recent heat wave, the central air conditioning system in one of our homes failed. That sent the indoor air temperature soaring upwards of ninety degrees. Yikes! An investigation by a local heating and air conditioning...
- Posted June 25, 2015
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Math 101: Calculating A Home Improvement Electronically
Square Feet? Board Feet? Cubic Yards? Square Yards? Area of a cylinder? Pie are round not square! When it comes to figuring out how much of something you will need for a given project it can be...
- Posted June 24, 2015
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Kitchen Remodeling 101
The process of planning a kitchen is basically determined by how you intend to use your kitchen and what features you most want therein. For example: will the kitchen primarily be used for one cook or two?...
- Posted June 24, 2015
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PCBC 2015 in San Diego – Day One
Recent Tweeted Pictures and Videos Our marketing director @RamsayHawfield killed it on the @CareyBrothers live broadcast today from #PCBC2015. pic.twitter.com/0fdaKt5qUj — Eldorado Stone, LLC. (@EldoradoStone) June 24, 2015 Listen now! We're live on @CareyBrothers at #PCBC2015. pic.twitter.com/zKN22RB2eO...
- Posted June 24, 2015
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Landscaping Tools for the Pro and Homeowner
Razor-Back and True Temper by AMES We met up with the team from AMES at this year’s National Hardware Show and talked tools. The Razor-Back is for the industrial landscaping professional that promises to be as tough...
- Posted June 24, 2015
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The Secret To Paint Removal!
When we were younger one of our favorite pass-times was refinishing antiques (you know, old family furniture). Our aunts and uncles seemed so glad to get rid of their old chairs, tables and other assorted pieces. Fortunately,...
- Posted June 24, 2015
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15 Refreshing Ideas for a Bathroom Makeover
From statement mirrors and sculptural tubs to bright hues and indoor-outdoor showers, bathroom design has come a long way from the basic choices of years past. If you’re thinking of changing things up in your master bath...
- Posted June 24, 2015