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Top 4 Pressure Washers Best With Cleaning Solutions: Westinghouse Gas-Powered Pressure Washer Best Accessories: Sun Joe Electric High-Pressure Washer Best Wheels: Simpson Cleaning MegaShot Gas Pressure Washer Best Electric Pressure Washer: WHOLESUN Electric Pressure Washer Best With Cleaning Solutions: Westinghouse Gas-Powered Pressure Washer With a steel frame and 12-inch never-flat wheels, this heavy-duty pressure washer from Westinghouse can deliver a powerful clean to any surface with its five easy-to-connect nozzles. The integrated maintenance-free axial cam pump also provides 2....

Top 5 Steam Cleaners Best Mop Head: Shark S5003D Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket Steam Mop Best Design: Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Best Medium-Duty Cleaner: McCulloch MC1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner Best Heavy-Duty Cleaner: McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner Most Versatile: PurSteam Steam Mop Cleaner Best Mop Head: Shark S5003D Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket Steam Mop This mop cleaner features a three-setting intelligent steam blaster that sprays steam directly on tough messes....

Top 5 Toilet Bowl Cleaners Best Kit: Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System Best Flushable Pads: Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Toilet Bowl Cleaning System Largest Liquid Cleaner Pack: Lysol Bleach-Free Hydrogen Peroxide Toilet Bowl Cleaner Best Natural Cleaner: Better Life Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Best For Rust: Iron OUT Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Best Kit: Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System This wand helps eliminate stains in every nook and cranny of your toilet....

Longest Cord: Bissell Portable Carpet Cleaner This machine has the power of a deep cleaner but the portability of a handheld cleaner. It maneuvers easily with its 13-pound frame, reaches far with its 20-foot power cord, and cleans various surfaces with its six-inch stair tool and three-inch tough stain tool. Key Features Weighs 13 pounds Has a five-foot hose and 20-foot cord Includes two tools and a trial-size bottle of solution Has a two-year warranty...

Top 5 Water Bottles Best Lid Options: Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle Best Chug Cap: Yeti Rambler Bottle Best For Cold Drinks: HYDRO CELL Stainless Steel Water Bottle Most Charitable Brand: Simple Modern Insulated Water Bottle Best Lid Handles: Thermoflask Steel Insulated Water Bottle Best Lid Options: Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle The Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle comes with a straw, screw, and flip lids, allowing you to change its top based on the beverage you’re drinking....

The best pest control companies offer a range of coverage and treatment plans for customers in Denver. To help save you time and money, we’ve rated and reviewed many businesses in the area and rounded up a few that particularly impressed us for this guide. Additionally, This Old House readers can find access to exclusive deals from the following top three providers: Top 6 Pest Control Companies in Denver The highest-rated pest control companies that serve the Denver area include:...

When the town issued its first building permit, Paradise fought back to rebuild in a way that is safe and sustainable for the future – and This Old House was there to help. The episodes focus on how the fire spread, how the building codes have changed to better protect homeowners and communities, and how builders are exploring new techniques and materials that can survive an inferno. This Old House follows the progress of several families as they struggle to reconstruct homes and lives altered by the fire....

Keep reading to see how a neighborhood building project beautified the streetscape of a neighborhood, while keeping pollutants out of local waterways. We’ll even share their plant suggestions, plans, and pointers—so get your notepad out. It Takes a Village On a sunny day last September, dozens of neighbors in the western Washington town of Puyallup were out in their front yards, elbow-deep in dirt. They were planting a half-dozen saucer-shaped beds, the finale to a weeklong building blitz to turn two 18th Street blocks into a rain-garden demonstration project....

Susan and Mark resolved to do the finish work themselves to stay under the $6,000 cap they’d set for completing their master bath addition filled with high-end fixtures and finishes, such as a claw-foot tub, marble tile floors, a generous glassed-in shower, and a furniture-style vanity. And because there were no existing materials to preserve, they also knew they’d have to be resourceful—shopping garage sales, building all the cabinetry, even making their own trim....

They looked within 2,000 British homes and established the best colors for bedrooms. Overall, blue was the clear winner, and the majority of those with this shade reported waking up feeling refreshed and happy. It’s no shock that blue, a color known to be calming and soothing, was the leader; but if this hue doesn’t bring you a happy sensation, have a look at the runners-up that’ll promote a better slumber:...

Set Up an Inner Frame and Base Be mindful of your materials and how they will interact with your climate. Melissa J. Will, a blogger at empressofdirt.net, built this elevated version using six windows she found from a home built in the 1880s. The price of the windows was right (free!) but each differs in size. To create a unified look and sturdy design, she built a simple wood frame and attached each of the windows onto it....

Top 5 Bar Stools Best Backless Stool: Angel Line Cambridge Bar Stools Most Customizable: Walker Edison Furniture Counter Stools Best Adjustability: Leopard Outdoor Products Adjustable Bar Stools Best Stability: Ball & Cast Bar Height Swivel Stools Best Entry-Level: Mecor Metal Bar Stools Best Backless Stool: Angel Line Cambridge Bar Stools Pros and Cons ✔ Has a cushioned seat✔ Has a button trim around the cushion✔ Comes in multiple heights ✘ Can’t lean back because there isn’t a backrest✘ Criticized by some customers for having a poor paint job...

Pros and Cons of Concrete Countertops With all the attractive countertop options, why would anyone consider concrete? Because today’s concrete countertops are a world away from the drab, cold look we associate with a basement or garage floor made of the material. In fact, according to Kevin Busch, vice president of operations at the home services franchise Mr. Handyman, “Concrete has become a popular choice most often for aesthetics.” And there are other reasons why concrete’s fast becoming a homeowner favorite for kitchen countertops....

But shiplap can go beyond simple, horizontally-placed white wood boards on your walls. Check out the following ideas for giving this classic style a surprising twist. How to Install Shiplap Walls Ceiling Shiplap can make any bedroom look cozy, but consider adding it to just the ceiling for an unexpected touch. (And what better location to have those soothing lines as you’re lying in bed, drifting off to sleep?)...