All posts by onthehouse
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Home Makeover for Top Dollar Sale
Planning to sell your home? It’s a very good market at present for doing so. Prices are up, buyers are out there — many with lots of cash. And mortgage companies want to make loans. It’s a...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Loose Door Hinge Fix
Got loose hinges on a kitchen cabinet door? Ignore them and the door might wind up on the floor. When cabinet door hinge screws work loose over time (and they do), remove them one at a time,...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Fix Your Loose Knob
“Murphy Brown” made its TV debut in 1988. The show starred Candice Bergen as the host of the “FYI” show. Murphy was very smart about some things yet clueless about others — such as fixing the loose...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Burning Candles at Both Ends
Holidays put extra wear and tear on your home, and many people can mean lots of little accidents. Around this time of year folks use lots of candles. Candle glow is warm, festive and romantic, but candle...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Fix Asphalt Cracks and Pot Holes
Asphalt Cracks are not only are unsightly, they allow water to travel to the base below causing potholes, as well. Prevent potholes and keep cracks in check by applying asphalt sealer every three or four years. Asphalt sealer,...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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License and Building Permits
Some feel that a building permit is like calling the IRS to see if you owe any money. Not a good idea. But we have strong feelings in favor of permits and licenses. They protect us all...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Painting Fences Pt.2
When Tom Sawyer got Huckleberry Finn to paint his fence he forgot the most important part. In part II of our series on fences, you’ll learn how to be certain the entire fence gets painted — so...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Setting a Fence Post Pt.1
Getting ready to set some fence posts in the corral and wondering how much cement you’ll need? In part I of our series on fences, you’ll learn to set fence posts the cowboy way. Most fence posts...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Door Casing Cut-Ups
Planning to put in ceramic tile or a new wood floor? You might have to shorten the door casing so the new tile or flooring can slide in beneath it. What’s the easiest way to get this...
- Posted May 11, 2014
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Prevent Drain Block
If you dump hot cooking grease down your drain, it cools off in your pipes, hardens and starts hanging with a lot of other nasty stuff like coffee grounds, soap scum and hair. Keep a can or...
- Posted May 11, 2014