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Best Value: ZonLi Weighted Cooling Blanket This cooling blanket contains glass beads within small quilted squares to create a weighted feel. Surrounding the beads are layers of temperature-controlled cotton and microfiber. Though the blanket isn’t machine-washable, you can purchase a compatible duvet cover that is. Key Features 60 by 80 inches 20 pounds Cotton and microfiber fabrics and glass beads What Customers Are Saying Most customers—even hot sleepers—complimented the temperature-regulating property of this blanket....

Top 5 Standing Desks Best Large Freestanding Desk: Vari Electric Standing Desk Best Corner Desk: SHW 55-Inch Large Electric Height-Adjustable Computer Desk Best Large Add-On: FlexiSpot Height-Adjustable Standing Desk Converter Best Small Add-On: FlexiSpot M2B Standing Desk Converter Best Small Freestanding Desk: FEZIBO Dual-Motor Height-Adjustable Electric Standing Desk Best Large Freestanding Desk: Vari Electric Standing Desk This freestanding desk from Vari is 60 inches long, making it large enough to hold all of your monitors, keyboards, mouses, writing utensils, files, and other desk accessories....

The twin-size mattress is the smallest size bed you can get, and as such, can be ideally suited for situations where space is more limited. The best twin mattress won’t scrimp on quality or features either––top mattress brands utilize the same materials and features as larger sized beds, just in a more compact frame. So while you’re in the midst of furnishing Airbnb bedrooms, an RV, or making the most of a small bedroom, you can find just what you need....

Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker Save money on coffee and brew single cups at home using this simple single-serve coffee maker. It allows you to choose between five different cup sizes and also brews full-flavor iced coffee to enjoy a cup of joe on warm days. The coffee maker brews your cup of coffee in less than one minute and is also compatible with the My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter, which means you can use your own coffee grounds....

Research suggests that the virus is mainly spread from person to person through respiratory droplets. But, it’s still important that your household cleaning routine consists of sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces, especially high-use ones like light switches, doorknobs, countertops, remote controls, and the like. This is particularly important if you live with someone who is suspected or confirmed to have coronavirus. But not just any old cleaner will do. To protect yourself against coronavirus, pick a household cleaner that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved to kill the virus—and then to follow the manufacture’s rules exactly....

How the test was done: At the beginning of every test, each drill received a freshly charged battery. Screwing power: After setting the speed selector set to HIGH, all the clutches were set at 10. If that proved insufficient, then we dialed up the clutch until the drill was able to successfully drive a 1¼-inch-long fine-thread drywall screw into ½-inch-thick drywall and 2x pine lumber. Each fastener was driven to the same depth using a drywall bit....

title: “Trupanion Pet Insurance Review 2022 " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-22” author: “Rafael Pledger”

Two Types of Smoke Detectors There are two types of smoke detectors: ionization and photoelectric. These devices will activate in the presence of smoke, but they both specialize in a particular type of combustion. Photoelectric detectors will detect smoldering fires sooner than ionization detectors, whereas ionization detectors will react sooner to flames. How to Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector Each box (and the back of each device) will indicate which type of detector it is....

Impact on Homeowners with Older AC Units But don’t sweat it. AC units less than 10 years old don’t contain Freon, and as long as your old compressor is working fine, you can keep using it. (Though rising prices on existing Freon stock means recharging the system will cost more.) Replacing Older ACs Some units can be modified to use other refrigerants, but that may not be worth the cost. Window air conditioners are cheap enough that if you have a failing Freon unit (the label will name the refrigerant), the best course is just replacing it....

The windows were another story. The originals had been swapped out a decade earlier for low-quality sash kits that were drafty, ugly, and completely inappropriate for the graceful Victorian-era home, This Old House TV’s fall 2007 project in Newton, Massachusetts. The solution: Call in TOH general contractor Tom Silva and his crew to install energy-efficient replacements. Because the existing window frames were sound and square, Tom could use insert replacement units—in this case, Andersen’s Woodwright Insert Replacement Windows, vinyl-clad wood units fitted with energy-saving, low-e insulated glass....

1. Nourish Your Compost Heap Mix charcoal into your compost pile to increase its carbon content. (If the pile smells like ammonia, it needs carbon.) 2. Disguise an Imperfection Rub charcoal onto scratches on dark wood floors and furniture to temporarily “stain” them until you have time for a real repair job. 3. Keep Air Fresh Place charcoal, in open bowls or perforated plastic bags, in your fridge or drawers to banish odors....

Whatever the layout of your outdoor space—a mere postage stamp or sprawling acres—these seating options will give you a breezy view of your gardening skills put to work. Here are 12 outside seating ideas that will improve your yard appeal and increase your capacity for entertaining. Keep-It-Simple Garden Bench There’s hardly a better spot for taking in the results of your outdoor sweat equity than a classic bench nestled among the greenery....

In this review and buyer’s guide, we take a look at today’s best stud finders, discuss various features and options to look for when buying, and answer some common questions. Here are our top recommendations. Top 6 Stud Finders Best Accuracy: Franklin Sensors Professional Stud Finder Best Grip: Zircon StudSensor Wall Scanner Best Laser: BLACK+DECKER Line Laser Best For Metal Scanning: VIVREAL Stud Finder Wall Scanner Best Multipurpose: Tavool Stud Finder Wall Scanner Best Magnetic: The StudBuddy Magnetic Stud Finder...

6 Speed Square Uses A speed square costs about $10 to $20 to buy. It’s really versatile and can be used as: How to Make Your Own Speed Square Holder To keep the square close at hand, hang it on your tool belt with a hook or get a specially designed Speed Square pouch. You can also custom-make your own Speed Square holder from a PVC baluster. Choosing and Using Squares 4 Steps to Create Your Own Baluster Tools Referenced in the Video

The renovation and expansion of this 1915 Dutch Colonial in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, the site of This Old House TV’s latest project, is a handsome example of the kind of modest-scale, well-planned remodel that’s more in tune with the times. “When we moved in, we knew we wanted a bigger kitchen and more room for working at home and having people over,” says homeowner Bill Pierce, a writer and editor, whose wife, Gillian, is a professor at Boston University....

If that water is under the house footings, that expansion can cracks and heave concrete. The colder the climate you’re in, the deeper down the ground freezes. In climate zone 5, which extends from New York across the middle of the country, the frost depth is 3 feet of more. The solution is to build with the footings deeper than the frost depth, and if you’re already excavating 3 feet, going a couple of feet deeper to get a basement doesn’t cost that much more....

The next time you find yourself in an older part of a city such as Boston, Philadelphia, London, or Rome, take a moment to look down at the sidewalks and streets. Most likely, they’re paved with clay bricks that have been in place for more than a century, withstanding foot and vehicle traffic, sun, rain, revolutions, and parades. They show their age—their edges are rounded, their faces worn smooth—but they’ve stood the test of time....