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    What You Need To Know About Screws

    Believe it or not, “Screwing around” is actually a construction industry term. It refers to those times when carpenters are assembling something with screws instead of nails. And if you believe that we have some wet land...

    • Posted September 25, 2015
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    Everything About Purchasing A Garage Door

    For most of us our home is the single largest investment that we will ever make. When using the word “investment”, we not only refer to the economic aspect of home ownership, but the emotional investment as...

    • Posted September 19, 2015
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  • Cordless Tools and more

    In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss 18 volt cordless tools, chain gang de-tangler and more.  

    • Posted September 19, 2015
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    Should We Remove Shakes Before The Tile Roof Is Put On?

    Q. We’ll be installing a new roof soon, and it’ll most likely be lightweight tile roofing. We currently have a heavy shake roof. Should we remove the shakes before the tile roof is put on or should the...

    • Posted September 14, 2015
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  • What company is the largest producer of hand tools?

    In this hour, The Carey Bros. discuss hand tools, fixing floors and quick tips for fall fix-ups.

    • Posted September 12, 2015
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    They Key To Drilling Perfect Holes: Drill Bits

    Installing a lockset, running sheathed electrical wire in wall framing, bolting a gate latch, installing an expansion anchor in concrete, mortising a cabinet door hinge, hanging a plant from the ceiling, installing a towel bar in a...

    • Posted September 1, 2015
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  • Winterizing Your Home

    Is your humble dwelling ready to do battle with Old Man Winter? There are a few simple and inexpensive tasks which will help you fight the battle and hopefully win the war! These “home winterizing” items will...

    • Posted August 31, 2015
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  • How To Repair Your Door Bell

    Imagine this scenario: A very special friend just called to tell you that he had gone to a nearby market the afternoon before and purchased a bag-full of fresh groceries, a bouquet of incredibly fragrant flowers and...

    • Posted August 29, 2015
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    Cleaning Your Patio Furniture

    Backyard entertaining on a beautiful deck, patio or around a glistening swimming pool can be less than pleasant without a comfortable chair or lounge in which to relax. Moreover, basking in the sun too long can result...

    • Posted August 29, 2015
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  • Gardening tools
    Repairing A Shovel Handle

    Duct tape can be used to fix just about anything including including a garden tool handle. Unfortunately, a little too much pressure applied to a handle repaired with duct tape and you could find yourself flat on...

    • Posted August 28, 2015
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