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Show Notes for September 12, 2009
This week's show was all-new, all-live! We took your calls, answered your questions and helped you out. The Carey Brothers and Rebecca Cole talked easy bathroom upgrades and tips for energy efficiency. We also shared some news on new organic fertilizer for your garden. On The House has your back when it comes to home improvement, remodeling, gardening and design!
On The House received a call from Joan in Missouri. She wanted to know if she uses her fan instead of her air conditioning, does it make her house cooler? James answered her question in two parts: First – no it does not make your house cooler – it’s a waste of money to use your fan during the summer months. However, during the winter months it’s a good idea to use the fan. After the furnace is used to heat your house, use the fan to circulate the hot air throughout it.
8 TIPS TO GIVE YOUR BATHROOM A FACELIFT ON A BUDGET
1.) Deep Clean - Start off your bathroom project with a nice deep clean, and sort the things that you need and throw away the stuff that you don't use. You can find great clear plastic boxes, bins, drawer dividers and clear cosmetic bags to hide your things out of sight. For the items that will stay in sight put them in nice decorative storage containers.
2.) Paint or Wallpaper - Add a little color to your space with a nice bright semi-gloss paint made just for bathrooms and kitchens. These paints are not only easy to clean, but the ones made for your bathroom are also mold and mildew resistant. Wallpaper can be challenging since the moisture and humidity in the bathroom might cause the wallpaper to peel off. Wallpaper just one wall to add an extra punch!
3.) Use Color! – Don’t be afraid to experiment with color! Try neutral colors for warmth, or go bold with a brighter hue. You also can repaint the cabinets for an updated look.
4.) Replace the Bathtub/Shower – Instead of removing your bathtub, which can damage flooring, walls and plumbing and puts your bathroom out of service for days, get an acrylic bathtub or tub liner installed over the old tub.
5.) Install New Countertops – Granite is very popular now, and you can sometimes find smaller cuts of granite that are less expensive. Porcelain marble – even imitation porcelain marble - is a less expensive alternative and gives your bathroom a beautiful sparkle.
6.) Update the Fixtures – Update those old gold fixtures (don’t forget the door knob!) with nickel, pewter or stainless steel fixtures for a modern look.
7.) Replace Linens – Old faded and stained towels give your bathroom a drab look. Invest in some fluffy, bright towels to match your color scheme.
8.) Accessorize - Throw rugs, shower curtains, bath mats, soap dishes and pictures are easy and low cost add-ons for any bathroom.
• Lam-Hammer - a new tool that’s been developed for installing interlocking laminate flooring.
• Stainhandler - clean your roof & deck easily with the environmentally friendly cleaner.
• 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.
• Over The Hill Fitness.com - Fitness tips that will keep you healthy.
• Chef Jamie Gwen - Check out Chef Jamie’s website for great recipe ideas.
• Rebecca Cole Grows - Check out Rebecca Cole’s new website featuring her brand new store in New York City.
• CostGardTM Condensate Drain Seal - developed specifically to replace the always troublesome condensate P-trap on draw-through HVAC systems.
• Tomatoes thrive on urine diet - From the Environmental News Network.
• Condo owner finds out he's been living and renovating in the wrong unit - From KDVR in Denver, CO.
• Recall of the Week - Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard.
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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