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    Keep Your Door Still

    Certain doors seem to be possessed, controlled by wee little devilish leprechauns and evil lock-out monsters. If you’ve got one of these in your house, here’s a tip you’re going to love. The only tools you’ll need...

    • Posted July 25, 2014
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    Deck Safety

    Decks aren’t used only for summer parties; they welcome guests during the holiday season, too. But recent reported accidents, wherein decks collapsed and many were injured with some fatalities, underscore the point that a deck safety check...

    • Posted July 19, 2014
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  • Cleaning Grease Stains on Concrete

    Do your driveway and garage floor look like an ad for grease? If so, it’s time for one of the Carey family formulas for cleaning greasy stuff. First, grab some cat litter and spread it around on...

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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    Bricklike Walkways

    When it comes to building stuff, many people feel like dummies. But we’ve got a special Carey Brothers’ approach to making a path or walkway appear like magic wherever you?d like one. It’s so easy even the...

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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  • Clearing clogged shower heads

    Clogged showerheads are annoying. When mineral deposits build up, water flow slows to a trickle. We tend to get used to it, and put up with it day after day, week after week. But, it doesn’t have...

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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    Clean Good Wood to a “T”

    The tannic acid in tea works wonders on many types of fine woods and high-gloss lacquer finishes. Brew a strong pot of tea, let it cool and then gently apply it to wood with a soft cloth....

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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  • Chewing Gum Removal

    You discover to your dismay that you’ve got chewing gum smeared into your carpet; there is a solution beyond tearing it out. Start by taking your hair dryer and applying low heat to the gum. Don’t overheat...

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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    Cleaner For Hard Water Deposits

    Best Cleaner of Hard Water Deposits on Plumbing Fixtures: * 100% PURE SODIUM CARBONATE aka WASHING SODA Best Place to Get It: * Any pool supply store. It will be disguised under the name SODA ASH. 

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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  • Candle Wax Removal

    Holidays put extra wear and tear on your home, and many people in your home mean many little accidents might occur. This time of year folks use lots of candles. Candle glow is warm, festive and romantic,...

    • Posted July 15, 2014
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  • Good to the Last Drop

    Coffee isn’t the only thing that’s “good to the last drop.” Lots of usable stuff gets tossed well before it’s used up — like caulking, for instance. Here’s how to get the most out of every tube....

    • Posted June 27, 2014
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