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Show Notes for September 5, 2009
On this week’s radio program was a Labor Day special “Best Of” show! In appreciation of all the hard work everyone around the country puts in every week, On The House dedicated this show to you! Tips, tricks, advice, knowledge, fun, and laughs – all highlights and always On The House! Find out everything we have to offer, so sit back and relax, read the show notes, as On The House takes you on a trip through the best moments of the #1 Home Improvement Radio Show in America!
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.
CAREY BROTHERS SECRET FORMULA TO CLEANING CONCRETE
On concrete, black streaks and patches are fungus and mildew. And rust is either iron oxide from lawn fertilizer and sprinklers or iron particles in the concrete. To remove mildew, add 1ounce of laundry detergent powder and 3 ounces of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) to 1 quart of bleach and 3 quarts of water. Apply with a soft brush. Let it stand for awhile and then hose it off. For rust stains, put 1 pound of oxalic acid (wood bleach) in 1 gallon of water, and scrub with a stiff bristle broom or brush.
STATES AWASH IN STIMULUS MONEY TO WEATHERIZE HOMES
Ready or not, states are getting a tenfold boost in federal money to weatherize drafty homes, an increase so huge it has raised fears of waste and fraud and set off a scramble to find workers and houses for them to repair.
The program that installs insulation in homes and makes them more energy-efficient is distributing $4.7 billion in stimulus funds — dwarfing the $447 million originally planned by Congress this year and the $227 million spent in 2008.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
As many as 20 to 30 million U.S. families are eligible for weatherization services nationwide. Services are provided by the states, and each state has slightly different criteria. All energy services are handled by local weatherization agencies.
If you receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, you are automatically eligible to receive weatherization services. In other cases, states give preference to:
• People over 60 years of age
• Families with one or more members with a disability
• Families with children (in most states).
One of the primary factors affecting eligibility is income. Depending on what state you live in, you are eligible for weatherization if your income falls below the "200% poverty level." However, some states use an alternative method to set eligibility: if your income is less than 60% of the median income in your state.
• 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.
• Michelle Obama’s Vegetable Garden - From PostChronicle.com
• Recall of the Week - Nintendo Wii™ Battery Recharge Stations Recalled by Griffin International Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.
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find what you need. Thanks for listening to On The House with the Carey Brothers!
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