All posts tagged "Cameron’s Corner"
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Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders
According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, every year there are around 300 deaths in the U.S. caused by falls from a ladder. What could possibly make this worse? How about a malfunctioning, multi-position ladder!...
- Posted June 30, 2018
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Mosquito Repelling Ideas
Although mosquito season varies by region, you can bet that with the rise in temperature you’re going to see more and more of those nasty little critters flying around. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
- Posted June 9, 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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4 Quick Steps to Evaluating a Contractor
Years and years ago my father-in-law and uncle wrote a book called “Home Remodeling for Dummies.” In that book, they detail the proper steps to take when hiring a contractor. The fundamental steps, like speaking with previous...
- Posted May 5, 2018
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Easy Home Improvements For Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, here are some easy home improvement tasks that can be started and finished in just one day. I looked for small and reasonably quick home improvements that will have a lasting impact...
- Posted April 21, 2018
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Whirlpool Recalls KitchenAid Kettle
There is an unwritten rule here at the On The House studio and workshop. The first person to arrive has to fire up the coffee pot. We consider it to be a rule that’s as important as...
- Posted February 28, 2018
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When to Call a Pro and When to DIY
As you may know, we conducted a survey of our audience last weekend asking what home maintenance projects they are willing to tackle, and which ones will force them to call a pro. The On The House...
- Posted February 27, 2018
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HongKong Sun Rise Trading Recall – Electric Chainsaw
Listen to Cameron’s segment: I don’t know about the rest of the country but here in California, the sun is already starting to shine, and the chilly winter days are coming to an end. This change in...
- Posted February 11, 2018