8 Affordable Flooring Options 1. Vinyl Vinyl flooring comes in sheets, tiles, and planks and is predominately manufactured with PVC, resulting in durable, waterproof flooring that can be installed anywhere in your home. It requires little maintenance, just regular vacuuming or sweeping and the occasional mopping, and is one of the least expensive flooring options on the market. If installed correctly, you can expect it to last as long as 25 years....
Different Types of Wood Joints When it comes to joining two or more pieces of wood together, there are a ton of different methods. Some include specific cuts, like miters or half-laps, while others involve mechanical fasteners like screws or nails. They all vary in the amount of time, effort, and accuracy they require, so knowing as much about them as possible is worth knowing. Butt Joints Butt joints are when two pieces of wood “butt” up to each other, whether at a miter or simply a right angle....
Until double-pane windows became popular in the 1970s, the only way homeowners could improve the thermal performance of drafty, single-pane units was to add exterior storm windows. For the more than 40 million homes that still have single-glazed windows, adding storms continues to be a smart way to protect the main sashes from weather, block out traffic sounds, and improve energy performance—for less than the cost of replacement windows. When added to handsome original windows worth preserving, they can uphold a historical home’s architectural integrity, too....
This category of resilient flooring encompasses an array of products, including sheets, tiles, and planks made of flexible PVC; rigid tiles that combine vinyl and ground limestone; and soft, ruglike sheets that are woven from vinyl-coated fiberglass strands. Popularized in the mid 20th century, vinyl flooring is still evolving. It’s more durable—many companies offer lifetime warranties—and can be installed faster than earlier versions. Patterns and textures convincingly mimic their old-school competitors or boldly go in a more modern direction....
Hybrid mattresses use a combination of different mattress materials to hit that just-right sweet spot of support, pressure relief, and bounce. Since each material brings different support elements to the table, wrapping them all into one bed truly gives sleepers a supportive sleep space that works with their needs. With the use of coils, latex, and cooling foams, hybrid mattresses sleep cool and are highly durable. But not all hybrid mattresses are created equal, with some mattresses dialing in on specific features more than others....
Hiking, wind surfing, boating, hunting or biking are just some of the activities you can enjoy in these 20 neighborhoods. Anchorage, Alaska Unlike other Alaskan cities, Anchorage didn’t start out as a fishing town or mining camp. Established as a port for the Alaska Railroad in 1914, transportation—both commercial (two airports) and military (two bases)—has long since dominated the economy. But it’s the unique blend of urban sophistication and rustic charm that entices over 40 percent of the Alaskan population to live here....
Or skip ahead and see all 64 Best Old House Neighborhoods for 2011. Best for Bargains Compton Heights, St. Louis, Missouri The entire neighborhood is a historic district Incredible estates—yes, seriously, mansions!—for less than $200,000 Walk to parks and art museums The Neighborhood In this storied southside St. Louis neighborhood, children cavort on shady front lawns bordering massive brick and stone houses, any of which could legitimately be referred to as “our manse....
Like to get around the old-fashioned way? Here are over thirty charming neighborhoods where sidewalks and foot-friendly accessibility have never gone out of style. Historic Garden District, Montgomery, Alabama Twelve short blocks from downtown Montgomery, the Garden District is home to 2,500 residents as diverse as its architecture. Young singles and 30-something professionals are drawn to a community that is ethnically varied, socially diverse, and still every bit as genteel as any small town in the old South....
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However, evaluating power from the motor ratings can be misleading. Amps indicate only the amount of electricity a motor draws, not the power it sends to the blade. Horsepower accounts for torque (rotational force), but not necessarily under working conditions. In the end, the most reliable appraisal may be price. A dependable sidewinder—the more compact design, in which the motor sits alongside the blade—starts at around $100. There are many saws on the market under this price, but they’re not as powerful, nor are they built for a lifetime’s use....
By first prepping and painting the entire wall, they were then able to paint the darker sections, and blend them using a cross-hatching technique. Check out the full tutorial on how to paint an ombre wall at sherwinwilliams.com or learn more about the paint and supplies used to create this makeover by visiting your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams Paint Store!
6 Easy Ways to Get Your Home Ready for the Fall Season 1. Transplant crowded shrubs The cooler temperatures of early-to-mid fall make it prime time for moving shrubs that have outgrown their space or are languishing in the wrong location. Here’s how: Prune or tie back branches with twine to prevent breakage. Use a sharp shovel or spade to score the soil just beyond the root ball. A typical 2-foot-tall shrub has a root ball about 14 inches in diameter....
Brooch Back This silver-plated pin was most likely made in the 1800s. Trinkets and Bells The round sleigh bell on the right was probably attached to a horse’s harness. While bells of this sort date back to the 16th century, the silvery metal points to a 19th-century date because older bells were made of brass. The brass bell on the left is thought to be newer and may have been a Christmas decoration....
Where: Ramsey, N.J. What: Builds tables, cabinets, and more from vintage finds. Cheryl Demartini, who was practically reared on TOH, turned her junking hobby into a budding business when she was just 18 years old. Shown: Cheryl shows me how she’ll cover the panels in an entry door she plans to use as a tabletop. Getting Started It started with discarded dining chairs that she rebuilt and freshened up by painting scenes on the backs....
And when it comes to style, “Homeowners can’t get enough of the look of wood, but they are often deterred by the daunting upkeep,” says Christina Carlson, award-winning architect of Union Studio Architecture and Design, and architect of the TOH 2020 Idea House on Cape Cod, MA. “That’s where faux-wood options come in.” There are several choices to bridge the gap between the look homeowners want, and the convenience of a lower-maintenance material....
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