All posts by onthehouse
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Tip of the Day: Roof Warning Signs
Here is one quick, money-saving tip that will help you fix up and improve your home. All from the award-winning On The House Tip of the Day.
- Posted September 1, 2016
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Pruning Trees and Shrubs
In addition to our keen interest in construction and home repair, we both have a real fondness for gardening. We both like to putter around in the yard and marvel at the sight of a well-manicured garden....
- Posted August 29, 2016
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5 mosquito facts you should know
(BPT) – You could be inviting mosquitoes into your home and enticing them to bite, without even knowing it. Your body chemistry, what you wear, and seemingly harmless objects around your house can all make you more...
- Posted August 28, 2016
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6 Unhealthy Indoor Air Pollutants (And How to Limit Your Risk)
Clean, fresh, indoor air is essential to your family’s health, energy and well being. Those with allergies or asthma often find relief when airborne irritants are removed from indoor air. Listed below are six air pollutants that...
- Posted August 28, 2016
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Does your door lock protect against this break-in method?
(BPT) – From self-driving cars to Snapchat, digital technology continues to transform almost every aspect of our lives. While these big-ticket smart items make the headlines, many homeowners are more interested in how smart technology can be...
- Posted August 28, 2016
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Caulking a Little and Wasting a lot?
Did you ever have a tube of leftover caulk or adhesive that dried out and had to be thrown away? Caulking – especially the silicone kind – can get really expensive – $6 a tube and more....
- Posted August 28, 2016
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25 Bedrooms We’d Love to Fall Asleep In
Most of us want a calm, soothing vibe to permeate our bedroom. So it’s no surprise that the 25 most popular bedroom photos uploaded recently to Houzz portray that kind of atmosphere. A quick review of the...
- Posted August 28, 2016
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Electrical: Switchplate Organizers
As remodeling contractors and home improvement enthusiasts, we are always looking for ideas and nifty gadgets that can make life around the house more convenient and enjoyable. For us, one of the best venues to find new...
- Posted August 28, 2016
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Whole House Humidifier
Winter. Most people think of it as a chilly, damp time of year. While that might be the case if you spend most of your time outdoors, just the opposite is often true indoors. While your home’s...
- Posted August 28, 2016
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On Balloon Framing
It is said that a good home depends on a solid foundation. And nothing could be more completely correct. Beyond that though the frame – or skeleton – of the home is probably the second most important...
- Posted August 28, 2016