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• Wild Fire Prevention

  In this hour, the Carey Brothers discuss wild fire prevention.

  • Posted August 22, 2015
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  Don’t “Toast” Your Kitchen With Your Toaster

  A simple kitchen appliance (once you buy it and plug in the wire) could start a fire when you start to use it. We refer to the kitchen toaster. Not that it will short out, overheat or...

  • Posted February 22, 2015
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  Vent-free Fireplaces

  Do you have a room in which an energy- and cost efficient fireplace would be a nice addition? We’ve told you before about electric fireplaces. They add warmth and elegance to any room without need for a...

  • Posted December 28, 2014
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  Show Notes: Dr. Elmo, Treats and Holiday Tips

  We are in the holiday spirit thanks to Dr. Elmo singing his hit songs and kicking off the Under The On The House Christmas Tree holiday giveaway.  Thank you to our guests: Stacia Marlow of Sparkle and...

  • Posted December 6, 2014
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  Fireplace Do’s and Don’ts

  The fireplace isn’t an incinerator. Burning wrapping paper, cardboard boxes, Styrofoam or any kind of trash in a fireplace is dangerous. They give off toxic fumes and deadly carbon monoxide that often doesn’t make it up the...

  • Posted October 30, 2014
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  Don’t Overload Electrical Circuits

  If every time you turn on the air conditioner, your hair dryer and a lamp at the same time you blow a fuse or kick open a circuit breaker, you might have a far more serious problem...

  • Posted June 10, 2014
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  Vent-Free Gas Appliances

  Do you have a room in which an energy- and cost efficient fireplace would be a nice addition? We’ve told you before about electric fireplaces. They add warmth and elegance to any room without need for a...

  • Posted June 10, 2014
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  Firewood Shopping

  Not all firewood is created alike. The right wood can make for a safe, clean and efficient fire. Mixed hardwoods burn longer and cleaner with less creosote buildup in the chimney than do softer woods. Oak, hard...

  • Posted June 10, 2014
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  Fireplace Heat Will Never Again Be Problematic

  Did you know that once the fire has started in the fireplace, the damper should be closed down as far as possible without causing smoke to back up into the room? This is done so that the...

  • Posted June 9, 2014
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  Clean Ashes With ease

  In 1981 TV’s “Gimme A Break” made its debut, depicting family struggles and daily strife. The show’s title also could be the mantra of weary homeowners and “honey-do” husbands looking for ideas and shortcuts to save time...

  • Posted May 24, 2014
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