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  Free Remodeling Seminar: Oct 11, 2014

  The Carey Brothers, authors of “Home Remodeling for Dummies” are sponsoring a FREE SEMINAR so you can learn from the Experts how to Do It Right the First Time! If you are planning a quick fix up...

  • Posted October 7, 2014
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  A Cost Effective Heating Alternative, 8 Steps to Install Your Gas-Fired Heater

  This is the time of year when home improvement and hardware stores begin to advertise the season’s super-duper deals on the newest and most modern, thermostatically controlled, ultra energy-efficient, electric baseboard heaters. There are two common types:...

  • Posted October 6, 2014
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  Is It A Good Furnace at a Good Price?

  Question My father needs a HVAC system. He’s 88, and at this point don’t think he needs the highest end or most expensive, and frankly money is tight. But I need it to be reliable. What brand...

  • Posted October 5, 2014
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  Check The Calendar. It’s Time For Furnace Maintenance.

  With cold weather rapidly approaching, it’s a good idea to inspect your home heating system to make sure that it’s safe and in peak operating condition. Ideally, the furnace should be inspected by a heating professional at...

  • Posted October 4, 2014
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  Show Notes: Fireplace Cleaning, Door Colors for 2015

  Thank you for joining the Carey’s today for more fall and winter home maintenance tips. If you missed any part of the show today, here are the highlights.   Thank you Kate Smith, president and chief color maven...

  • Posted October 3, 2014
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• Win an American Standard Champion Toilet and Danco PerfectSeal™

  During National Toilet Repair Month 4 Lucky People will Win an American Standard Champion Toilet and a Perfect Seal™ from Danco Fill in the fields below and tell us why you want to win! You will be...

  • Posted October 3, 2014
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  Child Safety – Window Covering Cords

  Question In a recent column on safety, you forgot to mention a major safety hazard in homes. Window covering cords pose a serious danger to children in terms of possible strangulation. My son, Ruben, was napping one...

  • Posted October 2, 2014
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  Drought-Tolerant Butterfly Vine

  With a name like “Butterfly Vine”, you’d assume this pretty climber would be covered in fluttering wings. And it is – but not quite the kind you expect. Instead, Butterfly Vine (Mascagnia macroptera) is named for its...

  • Posted October 1, 2014
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  Wall Insulation – I’m Hot/Cold!

  Question I own a single-story home in Livermore, CA, that was built in 1964, and it can get quite warm/cold in summer and winter. I’d like to check into getting insulation blown into the walls prior to...

  • Posted October 1, 2014
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  Steamy Space Saved

  Question I heard you on the radio the other day for the first time. Someone had a problem with a damp crawlspace and you gave them some ideas about fixing the problem. Part of the solution was...

  • Posted September 30, 2014
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