Summer has come and gone. The leaves are changing colors, children are back in school -- preparing to "trick or treat" -- and chances are good that you're getting your home ready for Winter. What a busy month!

Since "fright night" can be scary if you're not prepared, we have some great safety tips for you and your family for Halloween.

Expecting company for the holidays? Looking for an inexpensive way of sprucing up your kitchen and/or bath without spending a ton of money? Consider installing a new faucet. It may be all you need to give your kitchen or bath a much needed "lift." Check out the faucet replacement tips from our friends at Peerless in this issue of the 'On The House Express.' We guarantee that after a few tips from the Peerless Faucet Coach, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to replace a faucet in your home.

Though home heating costs are projected to stay level or even decline slightly this home heating season, energy costs are still at a record high in many parts of the country. In this month's issue we've got some great energy-saving tips for you that will keep your utility costs in check and improve personal comfort. Plus, don't forget to take our "Energy Efficiency Challenge, presented by Johns Manville for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes.

And, with October being National Toilet Repair Month (who thought of that one?), we will salute the lieu with some tips to keep it running smoothly and efficiently.

Finally, have a look see what ghoulish dishes our friend Dom DeLuise is cooking up in his laboratory... we mean, we will share a delightful recipe from Dom's kitchen.

Stay safe and have a great month!