We expect them to be perfect out of the box, but at the end of the day, they show up on our doorsteps after a long journey — boxes worn, dinged, and bruised. Read on to learn how to use, tune-up, and maintain your miter saw for years to come. How to Use a Sliding Compound-Miter Saw Step 1: Without turning the saw on, lower the blade and line up the cutline on the workpiece with the blade’s teeth....
Drill Drivers Aren’t New Technology The first drill drivers are now over 100 years old. They were heavy, required an extension cord, and had very few safety features. Modern drill drivers have come a long way, with excellent batteries, onboard work lights, safer power, more capability, and more options. Types of Drill Drivers When choosing a drill driver, there are three main options: light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty. Light-duty drills are suitable for small projects like assembling small furniture, driving small screws, and drilling holes through light-duty material like drywall....
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Where Are Sidewall Flares Located? It’s typically located at the bottom of the wall, near the foundation just above the water table trim and drip cap. On this 1879 Italianate remodel, the homeowner chose to add the flare detail higher up the wall, where the siding will transition from clapboards to shingles. To celebrate that transition, the homeowner chose to add a flare with crown molding below it. Steps to Build a Sidewall Flare Pattern There are a number of ways to create this flare detail, including running horizontal strapping at various depths in order to gradually build out its termination point....
His first on-air series project with the show was the 2018 Net-Zero Bungalow in Jamestown, where Jeff led the extensive renovation that transformed the 1920s Rhode Island shingled cottage in a net-zero home for the 21st century. Both subsequent project collaborations with This Old House received numerous accolades including two more awards from NAHB in 2018 and 2019. Sweenor credits his success to the influence of his father and the experience he gained at his family’s fifth-generation chocolate business....
A mid-century Mecca for film industry employees, as well as the location of Walt Disney’s first studio, the Silver Lake region of Los Angeles is renowned for its catalogue of iconic 1920s and ’30s architectural styles—including Spanish Revivals and other Mediterranean-style homes—as well as an enormous collection of Modern houses. Surrounding the reservoir that lends its name to the neighborhood, these charming houses sit on compact lots with the spectacular San Fernando Valley hillsides in the background....
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After Photoshop Redo For inspiration, we went to architect Paul Hannan of SALA Architects, just down the road in Minneapolis. “I took the basic form and tried to use it in a way that adds character,” Hannan says. To scale down the imposing gable, he separated it from the garage with a strong horizontal trim line and textured cedar shingles that contrast with the clapboards below. The garage gets Craftsman-style doors and a pergola for warmth and dimension....
This Old House is there to help. We follow the progress as several young families struggle to reconstruct homes and lives altered by the fire. We meet the builders who explore new techniques and materials that can survive an inferno. We do our part to help Paradise recover. #TOHRebuildingParadise Rebuilding this town will be a long, arduous process. But it starts one house at a time. Follow This Old House as we witness the rebirth of Paradise: Joe and Avonlea Aurentz have a 4-year-old daughter, Talen....
In this episode: There is a lot of action at the 1890s Victorian, inside and out. Jenn Nawada and Mark McCullough are making transformations out front. After a trip to downtown Boston and being inspired by steps at the Massachusetts State House, Jenn and Mark replace the old uneven steps with a new set of granite steps that makes getting in and out of the house easy. Inside, walls being moved around left a flooring dilemma....
title: “Schluter Systems” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-01” author: “Clifford Gonzalez”
Budget-conscious enhancements have the added benefit of ratcheting up your property value. In fact, of the top 10 remodeling projects expected to recoup the most money at resale this year, eight are facade fix-ups costing less than $15,000, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors. Topping the list are improvements that reduce energy use or maintenance—an Energy Star picture window to replace a pair of drafty double-hungs, for instance, or a steel front door with a vibrant factory finish that will never need repainting....
Top 4 Gift Baskets Best Non-Food Gift Basket: Burt’s Bees Classics Gift Set Best Chocolate Gift Basket: Bonnie and Pop Chocolate Gift Basket Best Fruit and Nut Gift Basket: Oh! Nuts Holiday Nut and Dried Fruit Gift Basket Best Cheese Gift Basket: Wisconsin Cheese Company Deluxe Cheese and Crackers Gift Basket Best Non-Food Gift Basket: Burt’s Bees Classics Gift Set This gift basket is a solid choice if you’re buying for someone who would prefer beauty products over food....
Top 4 Robot Mops Best Smart Features: iRobot Braava Jet M6 Best Runtime: Ecovacs Deebot Robot Vacuum and Mop Best For Wood Floors: BISSELL SpinWave Wet and Dry Robot Vacuum Best Accessories: Samsung Jetbot Robotic Mop iRobot Braava Jet M6 Key Features 4.85 pounds 150-minute battery life Smart device compatibility Tile surface recommendation What Customers Are Saying Customers who were happy with their purchase praised the mop’s simple setup and wet and dry mop features....
Top 5 Extension Cords Key Features Available in orange or green Available in 15-, 20-, 50-, 75-, and 100-foot lengths Has one three-prong outlet Supports 10 amps What Customers Are Saying Customers liked the flexibility of this cord, as it allowed them to bend the cord without it kinking or breaking, and they also liked the cord’s reach. However, some customers expressed concerns about how hot the cord got, saying that it might have caught fire if they continued using it....
