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Show Notes for August 15, 2009
On this week's edition of On The House, we had new on Chinese drywall. This type of toxic drywall has been plaguing many homes across the country. We were joined by an expert to discuss what to look out for and what to do if you have it. Also, we international news from Brazil - a new television campaign on how to conserve water. Read the show notes for a recap.
WHAT IS CHINESE DRYWALL?
In short, the term Chinese Drywall refers to tainted drywall imported from China which
corrodes copper and metal surfaces, often gives off a foul odor, and can make you sick.
For more comprehensive information on Chinese Drywall, please click here.
HOW TO STORE PAINT
Any time you paint, you're likely to have paint left over. Extra paint comes in handy for touchups and repairs down the line. But when its time to use the paint, how will you know which can is which? Put a color swatch on the label; mark off how much paint is left; write the date and which room the paint is for on the lid with a permanent marking pen. While this is good advice, we have ways we like even better: Transfer leftover paint into see-through containers like a plastic half gallon milk or water bottle or a glass spaghetti sauce jar. Write or type all pertinent information on the outside and put plastic wrap under the lid to prevent sticking. You'll save space and be able to see what's inside.
• Polyseamseal - the best silicone sealant on the market, check out their “Speed Seal” and “Ever Bright” lines.
• W∙H∙Y Trap - captures 21 species of wasps, hornets and yellowjackets. RESCUE! Makes pest control smarter.
• Traeger Wood Pellet Grills - No backyard is complete without a Traeger Grill, the best BBQ from a grill!
• Tahoe Creamery - Tahoe Creamery produces all natural, gourmet ice cream equal to the fresh purity of Lake Tahoe.
• Stainhandler - clean your roof & deck easily with the environmentally friendly cleaner.
• Chef Jamie Gwen - Check out Chef Jamie’s website for great recipe ideas.
• ChineseDrywall.com - Comprehensive info about Chinese Drywall.
• Graywater Systems - Online resource for Graywater Systems.
• Bathroom Sink & Toilet combo - After flushing, fresh cold water is directed through the faucet for hand washing and drains into the tank to be used for the next flush
• Velux.com - Roof windows, skylights, and blinds.
• Brazilian Conserve Water Campaign - Click the link to see the video airing on Brazilian television.
• Recall of the Week - Nintendo Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.
If you need any more information about today's program, please contact us
or post on our new Home Improvement Forum and we'll try to help you
find what you need. Thanks for listening to On The House with the Carey Brothers!
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