All posts by onthehouse
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Tips for Garage Door Safety Month in June
Just like other operational systems around the home, garage doors should routinely be checked to assure they work properly. With June being Garage Door Safety Month, it’s an ideal time to make sure your garage door works...
- Posted June 1, 2018
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Show Notes: American Standard Walk-In Tub Winners!
Show Notes from the On The House with The Carey Brothers and Cameron recorded May 19th, 2018. Find out more about contractor scams, Armed Forces Day and installing a flagpole, power washing tips and tricks, and our...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Get Your BBQ Ready for Summer Grilling
It’s nearly grilling season. With the sun coming out and the 4th of July coming up, you’ll want to make sure your grill is ready to go. On average, Americans will throw their grill out after only three...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Springtime Power Washing
If you want to give your home more curb appeal, one great way to start is by giving the exterior a thorough cleaning. An exterior that sparkles in the sun can make a world of difference. But...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Beware of Top Contractor Scams
“Well, he seemed legit” is what many homeowners end up saying after realizing they’re out the $1,500 they handed over “for materials” and stuck with a job barely done. While most contractors are honest, hardworking professionals, a...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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National Deck Safety Month – Deck Safety Checklist
In just a four-year period, over 220,000 people were injured throughout the country on their deck or porch. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 15 percent of these injuries were the result of a structural...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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5 Easy Steps to Installing a Flagpole
Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 as a way to show appreciation to our military men and women. Armed Forces Day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday of May, and in honor of this...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Harbor Freight Recalls Chainsaw
Do you have plans to get outside to get some garden maintenance done this weekend? Are you looking forward to hearing the rattle of the chainsaw or the subtle bog of the engine as the blades meet...
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Gerber and Danze Meld Modern Day Convenience with Historic Charm
Introduction: Carol Carey: A big part of any home construction, restoration or remodeling project lies in the finest details of style, functionality and reliability of its plumbing product – faucets, sinks, showerheads, toilets and accessories. That’s why...
- Posted May 20, 2018
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Roofing System Achieves Both Aims: Durability and Charm
From the ground up, we have taken great pains to stay historically and aesthetically true while modernizing a turn of the 20th century home. Part of our success with the project can be attributed to our selection of...
- Posted May 13, 2018