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Garages keep you from stepping out into the frigid air, but they let a lot of it into your home, too. Discover how to stop wasting heat and hard-earned dollars by making small changes to yours. Energy Star-certified homes are popping up left and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to make the switch to LED bulbs and save money on electric bills. Are your heating bills sending a chill down your spine? Get tips for adding efficiency and warmth to your house this winter. And they’re creepy, kooky, and smelly, too – Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leather seats cracked and faded? Get advice on how to care for leather furnishings. We’ve all heard tales of contractors blowing deadlines, doing a lousy job, or worse. Keep it from happening to you! Get contractor hiring tips for weeding out the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fire Prevention Month’s about more than just replacing smoke detector batteries. Discover – and fix – some of the most overlooked causes of devastating home fires. The window’s closing for planting next spring’s garden bulbs. Find out what to do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to properly care for your kitchen’s disposer – just in time for holiday use. Find out about the top trends in hardwood flooring including using the color gray on floors. Get in on LED lighting options to help save money and energy and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protect your gutters from fallen leaves – and your home from leaks and flooding – with a gutter guard that fits your house and budget. Learn which patio heater works best for keeping your outdoor space warm and usable all year long. And wash your Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fall’s the ideal time to prepare for colder temperatures. Learn which projects, if done now, can prevent HVAC and water heater problems later this season. And houses’ IQs are on the rise! Discover the new smart home technology that makes your life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stanley – a company that has been leading the industry with great tools and products for over 100 years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special edition of TMPHIRS coming to you from Stanley Tools headquarters in New Britain, Connecticut. It’s where you find an incredible American success story – with a company that can trace its roots back well over a hundred Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your dishwasher can’t clean dishes if it's dirty and grimy inside. Learn what to do to keep your dishwasher clean and disinfected. Small bathrooms don’t have to cramp your style. Discover small bath space savers that will make the most of that Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to add insulation to help cut down on heating and cooling costs.  Got an empty nest? Don’t let unused rooms go to waste.  Find out how to use that space in the best ways possible.  Plus get advice on fall chores to do now to avoid winter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Need a helping hand on the job – or just in your own garage or driveway? Discover the app that’s as good as having a foreman or expert there with you. Seniors are especially vulnerable when emergency strikes. Whether they live alone, deal with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You’re not the only one trying to stay cozy as temperatures drop. Learn how to keep warmth-seeking mice, rats and rodents outdoors where they belong. Discover the ready-built products that turn effective weather-proofing into a weekend project. And Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is homework time a constant battle of wills?  Learn how a few design changes can add up to productivity – and even fun.  If a lush, green yard is out of reach, consider one of several ground covers alternatives that are easier to maintain - and add a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your mattress is a huge investment, and key to good health - so why can’t you test drive it like you’d test drive a car? Learn about the company that lets you do exactly that. Cut down bathroom wait times by bringing the bathtub to you. Bedroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raise your home’s IQ - without breaking the bank - with DIY tips for high-tech monitoring and controlling devices. Help your dishwasher do its job and you can help your health, too. Get the one-step solution for cutting through dishwasher germ and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can’t remember if you left the windows open, or where you left your keys? Get memory makeover tips from actress and amazing brain Marilu Henner.  Learn how to avoid becoming an easy target for burglars by storing tools and supplies from your DIY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avoid a burglary during peak break-in season… by installing a DIY, 24/7 professionally monitored home security system, at a fraction of competitor prices.  And not all stainless steel sinks are created equal.  Learn the differences in shine, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concrete driveways and sidewalks – especially if they’re cracked and uneven – can drag down your home’s exterior.  Discover a customizable stone paver that’ll add sophistication and market value.  And they outgrow shoes and shirts fast, but it doesn’t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most break-ins happen during the day, and as easily as walking in an unlocked door.  Get simple security advice to reduce the chances of your home being a target for thieves.  Your fresh supply of veggies doesn’t have to end when summer does.  Trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices