All posts by onthehouse
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How To Pick A Paintbrush
We’ve all done it. That is, tried to save a few bucks on painting supplies by purchasing the cheapest package of paint brushes we can find. We get home and begin our project only to find that...
- Posted April 21, 2018
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5 Home Improvement Personality Types – Which are you?
A homeowner’s personality can have a big influence on their behavior when it comes to home improvement projects, according to a new survey by the Home Projects Council, a group of home improvement experts that aims to...
- Posted April 21, 2018
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DPG Design – When It’s Time to Partner With Pros
One of the key elements and challenges in authentically renovating and updating a historic 100 plus year-old bungalow was to “complete” the overall picture by selecting just the right mix of landscape and hardscape that would best...
- Posted April 14, 2018
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Sustainable Synthetic Siding on Point with Traditional Wood
We wanted something durable, green and sustainable that would also be attractive and authentic to the home’s appearance. Pining for a rough-hewn redwood exterior proved cost-prohibitive for an historic home renovation project. Unfortunately, the home’s exterior siding...
- Posted April 14, 2018
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Show Notes: Skylights to Fence Maintenance
Show Notes from the On The House with The Carey Brothers and Cameron recorded April 14th, 2018. Have questions about skylights? Would you like to learn how to save some water in your garden? Or how to...
- Posted April 14, 2018
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Homemade Pest Control Remedies That Really Work
As you know, I am a brand-new father and as such, I’m cautious about everything. I’m sure this will change with time and additional children, but as of right now, everything is organic, and Beethoven and Mozart...
- Posted April 14, 2018
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Spring Time Fence Maintenance
When the sun comes out thoughts turn to the yard. Top of your spring maintenance list should be to evaluate and take inventory of what it will take to bring your fence back to it’s original condition....
- Posted April 14, 2018
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5 Simple Ways to Save Water In Your Garden
There are a few simple rules to be considered a California resident; you have to be a fan of In-N-Out Burger, have a respect for surfing, and try, in every way possible, to save water. We have...
- Posted April 14, 2018
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Air King is now a 5 Time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winner
Air King America, LLC has been named a 2018 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Product Brand Owner Award winner for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and educating...
- Posted April 13, 2018
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Pompei Nursery – Living Beauty
As a century-old home was being readied for extensive updating – both inside and out – by Carey Bros. Remodeling, a second partner in the project — DPG Design — was focused on the exterior landscaping that...
- Posted April 9, 2018