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The materials Tom used for this project, including the window glazing, glazing points, replacement glass, and glass cutters, are all available at home centers. Tools

When to Start Prepping Your Pool for Winter Start the winterizing process after the season is over, when the temperature consistently dips down to 65 degrees F or lower. If you start too early, you may encounter problems with algae, which thrives in warmer temps. Give yourself a week to complete this process, as several steps need to be performed over the course of a few days. Steps for Winterizing an In-Ground Pool Follow the steps below to prep your pool for the winter months....

As with any extended holiday, there will be security measures, such as programming lights and forwarding mail so would-be intruders won’t know that nobody’s home. But being away during the winter requires additional action to outsmart the onslaught of the elements. Steps for Winterizing Your Home Use this guide to understand the prep steps of winterization so you can truly chill out while enjoying a season in the sun....

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Edward L. Babylon, NY This Old House’s Tom Silva “This Tom Silva pumpkin was carved on a craft pumpkin using one of the small saw blades from a pumpkin carving kit. I saw the Norm pumpkin on the TOH website and thought Tom needed to be on a pumpkin too.” Jeffrey C. Milwaukee, WI Boris Karloff as the Mummy “I like to keep it simple, drawing on the pumpkin freehand while looking at a photo (as I did for Boris here)....

Now, 20 years later, Ask This Old House is an Emmy-award-winning show with its experts continuing to help homeowners tackle their most challenging home improvement projects. Take a look below for a trip down memory lane with the team through the last two decades. Catch the 20th Anniversary special episode on PBS or the new This Old House premium subscription channel on The Roku Channel (TRC) starting Jan. 20. You can also stream it for free on TRC starting Jan....

April Wilkerson: Thanks. I appreciate it. Jenn: For those of you that aren’t familiar with Wilker Do’s, can you just give them a little bit of an introduction to your brand and some of the things they might see if they stop by your channel? April: My kind of like motto that I go by is that I build what I need instead of buying it—And I bring a camera along....

Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker Brewing single cups of coffee in less than a minute, you can enjoy a gourmet cup of joe at home using this coffee maker. The machine is designed to brew single-use coffee pods but also works using the included My K-Cup Universal Reusable Coffee Filter for those who want to reduce plastic waste. Those who enjoy an intense cup of coffee will appreciate the strong brew option....

“I started out using little more than a hammer, a chisel, and a screwdriver,” says This Old House general contractor Tom Silva. In those days, he’d assemble the jamb, hand-cut the hinge mortises, and hang the door separately. “It took a good long time and lots of patience,” he says. What Is a Prehung Door? A prehung door is a unit that comes with hardware and a frame, ready to be installed into a doorway....

While it may seem like hundreds of colors are clamoring for your attention as you scan the chip strips at your local paint store, you probably already know what you like. If you’ve got lived-in spaces, you have the start of a color palette. And if you’re dealing with empty, echoey, just-moved-in rooms? You should wait to paint (more on that coming up). A wall color doesn’t just provide the backdrop for the things you live with; it’s interactive....

In this episode: Nathan demonstrates a mobile CNC routing machine; Tom teaches a young woodworker how to build a dog dish stand using primarily power tools; Heath explains a few different methods for wiring a portable generator to a house; Richard travels to St. Louis to install a gas lantern on an original 1890s home in a historic neighborhood; and Ross gives an update on an app he discussed a few years ago....

In this episode: Mason Mark McCullough takes us on a house call to Dallas, Texas, where a homeowner’s sandstone steps are starting to cause issues. After noticing that the bond between the pre-existing concrete steps and the new sandstone veneer is failing, Mark and the homeowner get to work. First, Mark shows the homeowner how to carefully remove the sandstone veneer with a hammer and chisel. Then, the two remove all of the mortar mix, allowing them to add a new bed of mortar while keeping the steps uniform....

In this episode: We ask the crew of Ask This Old House what they’d be doing if they weren’t contractors, and some answers are surprising! While everyone loves what they do now, they all seem to have a hidden interest or talent they would’ve explored if contracting didn’t work out. Next, we meet host Kevin O’Connor back at the shop as paint expert Mauro Henrique shows him how to remove wallpaper the easy way....

While there’s no plumbing-related reason for a sump pump cover, it will prevent objects from falling into the well and young children from playing in it. Also, the local building department might require a cover. Solid and perforated covers are available from most sump well manufacturers, including: Topp Industries (Box 420, Dept. TH499, Rochester, IN 46975; 800/354-4534) and Hancor Inc. (Box 1047, Dept. TH499, Findlay, OH 45839; 800/537-9520, ext. 808)....

Best Padded Cot: Coleman Camping Cot and Air Mattress Combo Best Basic Cot: Coleman Trailhead Cot Best Large Cot: TETON Sports Camping Cot Best Angled Cot: ‎ARAER Camping Cot Best Bunk-Bed Cot: Kid-O-Bunk Children’s Camping Bed Best Padded Cot: Coleman Camping Cot and Air Mattress Combo Pros and Cons ✔ Includes an air pump to blow up the mattress✔ Comes with a carrying bag✔ Has built-in mini tables with cup holders on each side ✘ Can’t fit in small tents✘ Can rip the fabric of the included carrying bag easily...

Top 5 Floor Lamps Best for Your Eyes: JOOFO Floor Lamp Most Modern: LEPOWER Wood Tripod Floor Lamp Best Storage: Brightech Maxwell LED Shelf Floor Lamp Best Dual Lighting: Simple Designs Home LF2000-BLK Mother-Daughter Floor Lamp Best Lighting Angle: FOLKSMATE Multi-Head LED Floor Lamp Best for Your Eyes: JOOFO Floor Lamp Pros and Cons ✔ Is constructed with a weighted base for enhanced stability✔ Is made of acrylic materials that won’t get hot to the touch✔ Has a slim design for small spaces ✘ The lamp head can’t bend more than 90 degrees✘ Has some customer reviews claiming that the bulbs burned out quickly...

Most Comprehensive: Backyard Discovery All-Cedar Wooden Swing Set Best for Toddlers: Simplay3 Climber and Activity Playset Best Swing Set: Swing-N-Slide Ranger Wooden Swing Set Best Budget Playscape: KidKraft Appleton Swing Set and Playset Best Portable Playset: Step2 Shaded Canopy Playset Most Comprehensive: Backyard Discovery All-Cedar Wooden Swing Set Pros and Cons ✔ Includes an acrobat bar and monkey bars along with the two heavy-duty belt swings✔ The slide is eight feet long✔ Is easy to assemble thanks to the manufacturer’s app, which provides step-by-step instructions ✘ Excellent value, but more expensive compared to other playscapes and swing sets✘ Kids 10 years and older may damage the playset...

Top 5 Sectional Sofas Best L-Shaped Sofa: HONBAY Convertible Sectional Sofa Best For Sleeping: Lilola Home Lucca Linen Reversible Sleeper Sectional Sofa Best U-Shaped Sofa: Casa Andrea Milano Modern Large Velvet Fabric U-Shaped Sectional Sofa Most Seating Space: Modway Engage Mid-Century Modern Fabric L-Shaped Sectional Sofa Best Material: Iconic Home Da Vinci Left-Hand Facing Sectional Sofa Best L-Shaped Sofa: HONBAY Convertible Sectional Sofa This L-shaped sofa has two cushions and a chaise....

Trying—and failing—to grow grass in these areas is a common frustration for homeowners, since after all, sunlight is key to photosynthesis, the process that triggers plant growth. Fortunately, some photosynthesis-efficient grass species do just fine in partial sun. It takes more than the right seed, however, to successfully grow grass in low light locations. Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Lush Lawn 6 Types of Grass That Grow in Shade The following six grasses are most likely to flourish in shade: Other shade-tolerant, warm-season grasses include bahiagrass, carpetgrass, and bermudagrass....

Know Your Parts to Fix a Leaking Toilet Refill Tube Replaces water in bowl after flush. If toilet runs intermittently, check that tube’s end is above water level in tank. Ball Cock On/off valve regulated by float ball fills tank and bowl after flush. If toilet runs intermittently, ball cock could be faulty and may need to be replaced. Float Cup When it comes time to retire an old ball-cock flush mechanism, the all-in-one plastic replacements stocked by home centers make for an easy fix....