All posts by onthehouse
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Show Notes: Roof Vents, Tips for Hurricane Season
Is It Time To Start Thinking About Venting Your Roof? If you have a heat and moisture build up in your attic, it may be time to consider venting your roof. While the value of venting roofs is...
- Posted July 12, 2014
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Newsletter: July 2014
Working our Day Job Did you ever wonder if the Carey Brothers have a day job? Yes they do, James Carey and Morris Carey, are nationally recognized experts on home building and renovation. They share their...
- Posted July 11, 2014
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A Stainless Steel Cleaner That Works
This was not an easy task. Using each product and then watching it fail was disheartening. And it was expensive too. The cleaners averaged a cost of $30 or more for an average 16 ounce spray can....
- Posted July 9, 2014
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Wood Furniture Dents
Fix a dent in wood furniture (not to be confused with gouges, which are indentations in which some of the wood grain is torn out) by placing a drop of water in the depression, covering the spot...
- Posted July 9, 2014
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Setting Kitchen Cabinets
Want to spruce up the kitchen with new cabinets? Lots of young folks are taking on this do-it-yourself project. Hardware stores are stocking up on all sorts of cabinets and parts, making things easier for you. First,...
- Posted July 9, 2014
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Pizza Stuffed Bell Peppers
If your mouth is watering for this weeks’ “Grill Guy” recipe, here it is! Shopping List: 4—Large bell peppers…..your choice…green, red, or orange. 1–8 oz bag whole milk Italian blended cheese 1—8 oz bag of whole milk...
- Posted July 8, 2014
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On the Road: Trade Show Recaps
The Dow finished the week by breaking through 17,000 following the Labor Department’s report that our economy created a much better-than-expected 288,000 jobs in June. More good signs emerged as the employment rate fell to 6.1 percent…...
- Posted July 6, 2014
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Open Up Your Living Space with Phantom Screens
Summer is in full swing, inviting us to open our homes and spend time on our decks and patios long after the sun goes down. However, the hot afternoon sun and biting insects often keep us from...
- Posted June 30, 2014
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7 Foolproof Steps for Customizing Your Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
Customizing your kitchen can be a big undertaking; after planning and designing on the large scale, it might be tempting to put little thought into choosing the cabinet hardware. However, high-traffic rooms deserve detailed attention, and companies...
- Posted June 30, 2014
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Know Your Water Meter
Become familiar with this system so you can shut off your water supply if necessary, test for leaks and understand your water usage. Check your company’s specific regulations before you inspect your water meter. Locate your water...
- Posted June 30, 2014