Tips for Storing Yard Tools in the Winter Don’t let oil sit over the winter When a tool sits around unused, the oil inside gets sludgy, making the engine less efficient. Drain oil from a push mower by unscrewing the plug beneath the motor and catching the liquid in a pan. Other lawn power tools can be drained in a similar manner. Drop off the dregs at your town’s haz-waste facility, or visit Earth 911 for a list of recycling centers....
Since the windows are placed at a higher elevation, high-quality hurricane glass was installed to protect the windows during harsh winters and storms. With impressive hardware quality and durability, Shayla and Scott are pleased with the results Marvin provided in their home.
When a family move relocated Jenn and her husband to rural Massachusetts, they finally got to put that knowledge to use on a fixer-upper of their own. To document her woodworking and house projects, Jenn started her blog, Build Basic. Over the next few years, she set out to prove her blog’s motto; “You don’t need expensive tools and advanced training to create high-quality furniture and home goods from scratch—you just have to know the basics....
For basements, you should use a compound that contains Portland cement rather than gypsum because it won’t be affected by moisture. Before you pour, give the existing slab a thorough cleaning with a degreaser to remove any contaminants that might interfere with achieving a strong bond. Step-by-Step Instructions for Leveling a Concrete Floor Tools:
With hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases in the U.S., the CDC recommends that Americans take measures to minimize the chances of contracting and spreading the disease in their homes and communities. While it’s important to remain calm, it is the right time to consider how you can improve cleaning patterns to help protect your home and family. How to Clean Your Home to Prevent Coronavirus Spread Generally, the tactics for preventing the spread of the virus are similar to preventing any cold or flu....
In this episode: Avonlea and Joe’s house is one of the first rebuilds started in Paradise. They are starting to think about finishing touches. Instead of a fireplace, they’ve decided to go with a wood stove. Joe, who works with stone for a living, is fabricating a stone hearth in his shop. Kevin gets a tour of the house from Avonlea before visiting Joe’s shop where the work happens. They return to the house with the hearth and lay it out in the corner....
In this episode: From large scale industry to small town makers, over the years This Old House has explored the places that provide building and finishing materials for our projects. We look back at some fascinating factories we’ve visited. Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2020 Season 42; Ep.2 23:43 Products and Services from this Episode: Side Trips: Interior doors: Baird Brothers Fine HardwoodsWindow glass: Cardinal Glass IndustriesBathtub: KohlerWindow factory: MarvinPrecast concrete walls: Superior Walls; Weaver PrecastDimensional framing lumber: Weyerhaeuser
The 5 Best Saatva Mattress Sales Saatva may be a luxury mattress brand, but that doesn’t mean buyers can’t snag one of their American-made mattresses for a great price. When looking for a new mattress, price is always a consideration, especially if you’re getting a new bed frame or accessories. While Saatva beds can be on the pricier end of the spectrum, each of their mattresses comes with complimentary white glove delivery (meaning they’ll deliver your new mattress and set it up and also remove your old mattress for you), a lifetime warranty, a whole year to test the bed out plus free shipping....
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor traveled to Portland, Oregon to help one resident retrofit her home to protect it from earthquake damage. How to Retrofit a House for an Earthquake Resources:While the specialty hardware that was used to secure the house to the foundation can be found at most home centers, determining the proper location for that hardware may require a consultation with an engineer. The seismic gas shutoff valve installed was a Northridge Valve, which is manufactured by Seismic Safety Products....
Top 4 Paper Towels Most Trusted: Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels Best Tears: Brawny Tear-A-Square Paper Towels Largest Rolls: Presto! Flex-a-Size Paper Towels Best Multifold: Kleenex Multifold Paper Towels Most Trusted: Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels These paper towels come in a 16-pack and are from one of the most well-known paper towel manufacturers in the industry. The paper towels combine strength and absorbency for quickly cleaning spills and messes around the home....
Top 5 Bidets Most Features: TOTO Electronic Bidet Toilet Best For Beginners: LUXE Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment Best Handheld Bidet: Purrfectzone Luxury Handheld Sprayer Kit Best Remote: ALPHA BIDET JX Elongated Bidet Toilet Seat Most Slim: Veken Bidet Seat Attachment Most Features: TOTO Electronic Bidet Toilet This bidet toilet seat comes equipped with drying, oscillating, temperature, positioning, and pressure settings, giving you a relaxing cleaning experience. It also has a contoured heated seat to provide maximum comfort....
With so many desks on the market, finding the right one to incorporate with your existing office furniture can be a challenge. That’s where the This Old House Reviews Team comes in—we did the research for you, evaluating models of various sizes, materials, and more to provide you with a comprehensive selection of the best computer desks to fit a variety of customer needs. Here are our top recommendations....
Best Two-Part Sealer: TotalBoat Concrete Coating This epoxy resin provides a high-gloss, heat-resistant finish. Though it has a complicated two-part application process with separate resin and hardener, it’s versatile because it works on concrete, wood, stone, ceramic, metal, and other surfaces. Key Features Has an epoxy-based formula Comes in a one-gallon quantity Has a two-part application process Covers up to 12.8 square feet What Customers Are Saying Customers were surprised at how thick this concrete sealer was, as this helped it better protect their surfaces....
Top 5 Wind Chimes Most Unique Platform: UpBlend Outdoors Wind Chimes Best Small Chime: Woodstock Chimes The Original Guaranteed Musically Tuned Amazing Grace Chimes Best Large Chime: ASTARIN Large Wind Chimes Most Colorful Chime: Bellaa Wind Chimes Best Tube Arrangement: Epartswide Wind Chimes Most Unique Platform: UpBlend Outdoors Wind Chimes The suspension platform that this wind chime’s tubes hang from has a hexagonal shape as opposed to a round one, giving it a unique look....
How to Prevent Damage to Your Dishwasher If you use your dishwasher regularly, consider checking and replacing the following parts. Dishwasher hose This piece operates similar to a washing machine hose, and it poses the same dangers of bursting and flooding the house if it isn’t inspected regularly. To check it, get low to the floor, remove the grill cover, and look underneath. If the hose looks worn, then it’s time to replace it....
“Having reached the magazine’s milestone 25th year in 2020, we looked to see how we could serve our readers even better,” said Kathryn Keller, Editor-in-Chief, This Old House Magazine. “We heard from more than 12,500 of the subscribers we surveyed, who told us they wanted even more advice from This Old House’s trusted experts, and more design ideas and tips. We heard them loud-and-clear and the result is a richer, upgraded magazine with a fresh, more contemporary design, a new content architecture, and an expanded mix of columns and features that leverages and expands upon our built-in expertise....
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