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  Lift Off With Dry Ice

  Do you have old floor tile you want to remove, but you dread digging and scraping it out of the goo? Just take a page out of NASA’s book and think like they do when a “lift-off” is needed....

  • Posted April 15, 2014
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  A Case for Drill Bits

  Wish you had more room in your cordless drill case to carry your plastic drill bit box in there? Today, we’ve got just the ticket so you can say: “All aboard!” Or, better yet, “bits on board.” If your cordless...

  • Posted April 14, 2014
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  Ceiling Ran Rotation Run Down

  In 1878, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. A hundred years later, teenagers figured out there were also benefits when records were played backward.  Same goes for ceiling fans; they increase comfort, save energy and can heat or cool —...

  • Posted April 14, 2014
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  Keeping the Dust Out of the Domicile

  TV’s “Barnaby Jones” debuted in 1973, featuring Buddy Ebson solving tricky mysteries. In one episode, two crooks were caught red-handed after cutting a hole in the ceiling of a bank and dropping in to steal the loot....

  • Posted April 14, 2014
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  Second-Story Window Scrubber

  “Leave It To Beaver” first in 1957 with the typical family and two boys always getting in and out of trouble. Do you remember the time June and Ward gave Beaver $20 to buy a professional-type extension washer...

  • Posted April 13, 2014
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  Show Notes: Getting your grill ready for summer (4/12/14)

  Don’t wait for barbecue day to ready your grill for that delicious hamburger or steak Most barbecue manufacturers recommend that your BBQ be cleaned thoroughly at least once a year. This is on top of your usual...

  • Posted April 12, 2014
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  Newsletter: April 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 April 8, 2014
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  Show Notes: What to know if you are shopping for a new roof (4/5/14)

  If you are shopping  for a new roof do your homework on roofing materials. There are a number of things to consider when selecting a new roof system. Of course, cost and durability head the list, but...

  • Posted April 7, 2014
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  Installing a Flagstone Walkway

  A stone walkway not only is functional, but will greatly enhance your yard, as well. However, many folks regard stone as a finish reserved for the rich and famous. Actually, a natural stone path can be as...

  • Posted April 6, 2014
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  Cleaning Masonry

  If you’ve come up against a stone wall trying to clean brick in areas at the exterior of your home such as patios, walkways, walls or a chimney then you really should read on. The three most...

  • Posted April 6, 2014
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