All posts by onthehouse
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Car “Clunk” Stoppers
How to keep things in place, whether you’re off to the store or driving a race! The first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line in 1954. Today, whether you drive a hot number like this or...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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How to Remove a Bumper Sticker
How to clear your bumper when your choice goes in the dumper! TV’s “Meet The Press” made its debut in 1947, and “Face the Nation” first aired in 1954. On both shows — then and now —...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Automobile Recalls
Before hitting the road (and throttle), you better check your make and model! Road Runner cartoons debuted in 1966, with a clever bird avoiding highway danger by outwitting Wile E. Coyote. But when you’re out and about...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Auto Trip Planned?
Here’s a real big key to a much safer ride for every mile you plan to drive! “The Dinah Shore Show” made its debut on television in 1951. Dinah’s theme song encouraged America to drive somewhere. If...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Auto Leak Diagnosis
What do those telltale red, green and dark spots on the garage floor indicate? In 1859, Edwin Drake brought in the world’s first oil-producing well in Titusville, Pa. Ever since, we’ve used his discovery for almost everything...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Auto Batteries
When you’re out and about in your vehicle, the last thing you want is to get stuck with a dead battery — especially in the dead of winter, in the middle of nowhere. Here’s what to look...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Are You Garage-parking Challenged?
Learn how to garage-park your car front and center — every time! In 1932, Babe Ruth pointed to center field in the fifth inning of game three of the World Series; he then parked a home run...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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When Appliances Act Up
Mysterious noises? Appliance won’t work? How a camera and tape help get it repaired Do you have an appliance that acts up and won’t work at times? It emits mysterious noises, and then works fine when the...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Water, Water (Not) Everywhere
New water sensor technology that prevents having underwater property! Pipes and hoses have a way of springing leaks when you’re away from home. Today you’ll learn how new sensor technology prevents your having underwater property. In the...
- Posted January 3, 2014
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Water Heaters 2: Size Matters
Some are too big, others are too small, and never does “one size fit all”! Need a new hot water heater? Wondering what size to buy? Today you’ll learn that some are too big, others are too...
- Posted January 3, 2014