October is here and is commonly associated with the season of autumn. With autumn comes the change in the weather and the color of the leaves. One of our favorite times of the year and a perfect time to improve your energy efficiency. For that we have a brand new contest: Pex Supply.com’s Energy Efficiency Upgrade Giveaway. A full line of equipment to upgrade your home’s performance, plus cash for installation, all worth $1,500! And the Premier Care In Bathing, Walk-In Bathtub/Shower Makeover Sweepstakes wraps up this month. There’s still time to enter – so click on the link below or log on to OnTheHouse.com to enter both of these great contests.

Want to go green? Look no further then the Green Tip Series, presented by Serious Materials. Easy, simple ways to go green that anyone can do. Want to go green in the garden? Check out Rebecca Cole’s Digging, Decorating, & Design Tip Series for helpful tips for working in your garden and designing your home.

Listen to the show all month long for live broadcasts of On The House. If your in the middle of a project and…wish you weren’t, give us a call!
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  Morris and James Carey and Rebecca Cole
OnTheHouse Express
Volume 6, Issue 10 October 2009  

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Top ten reasons to use the Gutterbrush simple gutter guard as your home’s rain gutter protection system.

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Regrouting Ceramic Tile - II

. If there is one thing that we have learned in our many years as building contractors and home improvement journalists, it is that grungy tile grout is considered by many people to be the scourge of mankind. It is ugly and a pain in the neck to clean. And, recent studies by the U.S. Center for Disease Control report that certain types of mold can negatively affect one's health.   Read more…

Cleaning Mildew from Various Surfaces

. Mildew might seem like a docile organism to some, but for many, it has a number of consequences. An allergic reaction to mildew spores can result in an extended hospital visit.   Read more…

Water Heater Maintenance

. If you're like most people, chances are good that you don't appreciate the convenience of hot water at the tap until there is none. This can be especially true when in the middle of a hot shower things turn cold, very cold.   Read more…

How to Install Interlocking Floor

Laminate and engineered-wood flooring is the fastest growing segment of the flooring industry. This may well be because of its improved durability, its beauty and the ease of its installation. In the last few years, laminate floors have developed into the snap-lock (clinch) method of installation. It is very user-friendly, popular with the do-it-yourselfer and the professional installer as well.   Read more…

Flu-season Preparedness

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Radio Show October Calendar

October 03
This week On The House kicks off its brand new contest: Pex Supply.com's Energy Efficiency Upgrade Giveaway. This is your chance to win a whole house upgrade to improve energy efficiency and save you money. The Grand Prize is worth $1500!
October 10
Tune-in to On The House this week for the Green Tip of the Week. Kevin Surace, CEO of Serious Materials, shares a tip for saving energy while you cook in the kitchen. And we have Chef Jamie Gwen share her kitchen savvy tips.
October 17
The Carey Brothers and Rebecca Cole broadcast are live and in-studio. They discuss weatherization inside and outside the home. As always, the phone lines are open so give On The House a call on the home improvement hotline at 1-800-REPAIR-IT.
October 24
On The House has news on tax breaks for home appliance upgrades, a "Cash for Clunkers"-type program. Listen to hear what its all about, if your appliances can qualify and how you can take advantage of this program.
October 31
On The House celebrates Halloween with saftey & clean-up tips and some trick-or-treat fun. Do you have a scary problem that you need help with? Call On The House at 1-800-REPAIR IT, we'll be sure to help you out.

On The House Events
Keep checking out our website www.OnTheHouse.com for more features & events throughout October:

Premier Care in Bathing: Walk-In Bathtub Makeover
Win a Bathtub/Shower Makeover with Premier Care in Bathing’s Walk-in Bath Tubs!
PexSupply.com Energy Efficiency Upgrade Giveaway
Save energy & money with an energy efficiency upgrade from PexSupply.com.

In The Kitchen, with Dom DeLuiseIn The Kitchen with Dom DeLuise

Here are some of Dom’s best recipes for you and your family to enjoy over the next month!

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Calamari & Shellfish Sauce —

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dressing — Tossed with a salad or simply as a dip, you're going to love this dressing "with a bite."

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Here are some of Rebecca’s best Gardening and Decorating tips to keep you busy indoors and out all month long!

Designing Your Child's Bedroom — In need of a change for your child's bedroom? Check out 10 tips for designing a restful, stylish, and fun bedroom for your children.

Choosing & Planting Spring Bulbs — Fall is the time to plant spring bloom bulbs.

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PHONE-Y BUSINESS —

STEADY AS SHE GOES —

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