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Instill Safety Measures Of course, we don’t want our kids to get hurt while they’re trying to get their fun on. So it’s important to minimize any potential for risks. These tips will help. Tuck your arms in across your chest. Land on your feet with your knees flexed. Roll with the fall, allowing your entire body to absorb the shock. Around the area, post these rules for play: Never walk under a climber....

Heading out the door with my two kids in tow always requires some planning, but who needs a last-minute scavenger hunt for coats and keys? Not me! To corral our most-needed items in one dedicated space in the entryway, I built this wall-mounted organizer fitted with cubbies for mail and sunglasses, hooks for coats, and a mirror for a quick check (in case the baby stuck something in my hair)....

The cubbies shown here are 12-inch cubes, but you can make them any size you like. Even if you make them wider or taller, the construction is the same. For extra fun, the fabric-covered panels inside are removable, so you can change a cubby’s look as often as kids change their mind. Step 1: Building Wall Cubbies - Overview To make a cube out of ½-inch plywood, you need to cut the sides 1 inch shorter than the top and bottom pieces that overlap them....

Just about everyone wants to live at home, well, forever, says James Vitale, an Altadena, CA, architect who specializes in disability access. But fewer than half of those age 55 or older and planning to remodel in the next three years paid attention to making their homes age-proof, a recent study by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies found. This mindset is changing, however, driving up the value of homes that are safe and comfortable for all, especially in areas that promote walkability and community ties....

In this scenario, Heath found that none of the surrounding receptacles or their wiring were to code, so he removed and replaced them with a 12-2 NM cable and a single GFCI outlet. These materials can be found at any home center or electrical supply store. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Eaton and Eastman Electric. Shopping: NM cable Arc-fault breaker GFCI receptacle or grounded receptacle Electrical staples...

You’re right to be concerned: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of toxic, human-made chemicals that are hazardous to ingest. One of the best ways to remove these contaminants from drinking water is with a point-of-use, reverse-osmosis (RO) filtration system. Some units, like the GE one shown above (homedepot.com), are compact enough to fit under a kitchen sink. (I don’t recommend whole-house RO systems because of their size, expense, and maintenance requirements....

Panel molding: WOBB002 Greek Revival Band Mold. Primed lumber: WindsorONE and Protection Pre-Primed Trim Boards. All from Windsor Mill. Overview for Installing Wainscoting Day-to-day timeline Friday: Prep the wall and determine the panel widths (Step 1-2). Saturday: Install the panels, rails, stiles, and baseboard (Steps 3-10 ). Sunday: Install the chair-rail parts, base moldings, and panel trim (Steps 11-17). Step 1: Remove the Base Cap Old baseboard makes a good nailer and can stay put as filler behind the new baseboard if you remove any cap molding....

Cut List 1x2 Vertical Legs – 4 @ 9 ¼ inches 1x2 Leg Horizontal Supports – 4 @ 7 ½ inches 1x2 Base Sides – 2 @ 22 ½ inches 1x2 Base Ends – 2 @ 9 inches 1x2 Ledge – 1 @ 16 inches 11 ½” Stair Tread Table Top – 1 @ 8 inches 11 ½” Stair Tread Table Top – 1 @ 16 inches Scroll down for a list of tools and materials needed for this project....

They make a fast-drying stain that saves me time, and a water-based spar urethane that seals out water. For this project I also grabbed some scrap 1x boards and picked up square dowels, wire hardware cloth, and a solar light bulb. Steps for Making a Solar Lantern Step 1: Cut the Parts Download our cut list above. Using a miter saw, cut the parts. To cut the dowels, set the saw to 2....

Mauro decided it would be a great opportunity to teach the proper technique in painting old furniture. He goes through the steps of reviving the table and what tools to use. With a little bit of work and a little bit of paint, any old furniture can have a new life. Start with Prepping the Wood Prep work is key to any good painting job. Mauro and Kevin started by lightly sanding the table with 220 grit sandpaper, which can be done with any type of power sander, and cleaned up the remaining dust with HDX Tack Cloth....

Can You Plant a Christmas Tree After Using It? Yes, you can plant your Christmas tree in your backyard if the root ball is intact. To keep your live Christmas tree after the holiday season ends, it’s best to start preparing to plant it around Thanksgiving so that you can dig a hole for it before it gets colder. However, as long as the ground is not frozen, you should be able to dig the hole after the holiday season....

For quick and cheap wall surfaces, drywall is often the solution. But some builders, Tom Silva included, still like plaster. Tommy explains the difference between drywall installation and plastering blue board.

Steps for Redoing a Brick Path: To finish it off, Mark and the homeowner brush stone dust in between each joint to solidify the brick walkway and keep the weeds away. How to Lay a Brick Path Resources: To repair the walkway, Mark reused as much existing material as possible. For the base, Mark recommends a layer of crushed stone and stone dust. These can be found in most landscape supply stores and nurseries....

Siding: LP SmartSide Dimensional look, extra protection On the roof, architectural shingles feature an enhanced shadow effect for a genuine wood-shake look. They’re constructed for faster and more accurate installation and superior wind-uplift performance, critical in the northeast, where hurricane-force winds are not entirely uncommon. ​ Shingles: Timberline HDZ Shingles in Charcoal by GAF Protected Gutters—and Safer Homeowners ​ Clogged gutters can lead to a variety of issues, from leaks and mold to soffit rot....