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Best Premium Office Chair: Steelcase Office Chair Key Features 78 pounds 44.2 inches tall by 34.7 inches wide by 23.6 inches deep 3D LiveBack technology adjusts to your spine as you change postures What Customers Are Saying Satisfied customers cited the Gesture’s adjustability and durability as major selling points. Customers who had chronic back pain recommended the Gesture for its lumbar support that lower-quality chairs don’t have. Dissatisfied customers said that the angle of the seat was uncomfortable and that it wasn’t quite worth the high price tag....

Below you’ll find our top recommendations, a comprehensive buyer’s guide, and answers to some common questions. Best Canister Vacuum: Miele Bagged Canister Vacuum Best Portable Upright Vacuum: Eureka Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Best Stick Vacuum: Greenote Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Best Reach: Hoover Upright Vacuum Cleaner Best Handheld Vacuum: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum Best Canister Vacuum: Miele Bagged Canister Vacuum Pros and Cons ✔ Has a head with five height adjustments for low- and medium-pile carpets✔ Can roll or carry the lightweight canister✔ Has six power settings that you can cycle through with the built-in dial ✘ Not meant for high-pile carpets✘ Costs more than other types of vacuums...

The 9 Best Firm Mattresses If you’ve ever slept on a firm mattress, then you know the feeling of sleeping “on” the bed rather than “in” it. There are a lot of benefits to this––the best firm mattress keeps your lower back from sinking out of alignment, allows for better air circulation, and keeps pressure points uplifted. There’s a variety of firm mattresses made for all sorts of sleep needs. The This Old House Reviews team worked with Mattress Advisor to test each firm mattress based on their mattress testing process....

A supportive pillow not only helps end the day with some cozy comfort to relieve stress, but it can also be a tool for experiencing the type of quality and restorative sleep essential to a healthy lifestyle in the long term. In this article, we want to share our research on the best pillow for side sleepers to help you make the best choice for your neck, rest, and overall well-being....

Casper is one of the most instantly recognizable online mattress brands in the world, so if you’re shopping for a new mattress, it’s probably on your list. Well, according to our testing and tons of positive reviews, it should be right at the top. Casper’s memory foam mattress is noteworthy for being a true universal bed, meaning it works well for basically all sleeping positions and comfort preferences. Are you a side sleeper, back sleeper, or stomach sleeper?...

iRobot Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum With this robotic vacuum, you’ll never have to worry about manually vacuuming your home again. It has vSLAM navigation that learns the layout of your home and builds personal smart maps so it can clean in neat, efficient rows. This vacuum is also powerful, with a three-stage cleaning system that helps pull in even the most stubborn messes. Additionally, this product features Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal, which allows the vacuum to empty itself for up to 60 days....

Advantages of Vinyl Siding Vinyl has become the most popular choice in siding. More than one-third of the exterior cladding installed on new and existing homes is vinyl. The balance is wood, aluminum, steel, brick or stucco. If new siding is in your future, keep these three key considerations in mind when looking at the vinyl option: What Should I Look For in Vinyl Siding? Typically they have a low-gloss finish that more closely resembles painted wood....

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What to Know About Solar Panel Systems Solar thermal panels are used to create domestic hot water. The panels are filled with antifreeze or evacuated tubes. A typical thermal-panel system can produce 65 to 70 percent of a home’s hot water needs. A photovoltaic (PV) system transforms the sun’s energy into direct current (DC) electricity. An inverter mounted inside the house converts the DC power to standard alternating current (AC), which is then used to power lights, appliances, and other electrical devices....

You’ll want quality materials if you’re going to build a doghouse that stands the test of time and a pup’s rambunctiousness—but you shouldn’t be expected to mill tiny moldings and other architectural details. Good news: Many stock materials are readily available at building supply outlets, hardware stores, and craft shops. Here are some elements of the doghouse to consider: Roofing: Adhesive asphalt sheeting is ideal for weatherproofing the roof, and it can be cut into strips and laid to impart the look of shingles....

Pac-Man Tree Pac-Man and all his friends are rendered in LED lights across this giant static light display in Madrid. Plywood Tree The perfect use for home-improvement leftovers, this plywood tree was made from two full 4 by 8-foot sheets of plywood. The two pieces slide into each other to make an X shape, and the decorations are hung with pushpins covering felt. Radio Tower Tree This radio-tower tree in Australia is recreated every year....

Drawing her plans to scale using graph paper, Densey formulated a unique mix of French and Italian formal landscaping up close to the house, with looser English gardens farther afield. Working in stages and with a talented local mason, Denis Hare, she tamed the open area around her home into a series of beautiful and useful spaces. There are lessons anyone can learn from looking at the stunning results. Feel free to print them out and start a few idea files of your own....

Tiktok influencer Lex Nicoleta is the one who is attributed with coining the phrase “Coastal Grandmother.” She defines the look as “open kitchens, rustic textiles, white accents, slipcovered sofas, the mixture of beautiful older pieces with newer ones, and lots of natural light.” Why Has Coastal Grandmother Gained Popularity Recently? Despite its luxurious origins (beachfront property is not cheap—especially in settings like The Hamptons, Cape Cod, and Santa Barbara), the Coastal Grandmother style is all about an approachable, comfortable, and attainable look—no matter where you live....

Build a Rolling Privacy Planter This living, leafy privacy planter provides an attractive trellis screen, not to mention a convenient way to exercise your green thumb. Casters make it easy to roll the screen around a patio, porch, or deck, so you can shut out the neighbors wherever you sit. Build a DIY Wood Plank Wall Planter See step-by-step instructions to make one: How to Build a Privacy Planter Plant a Floral Fence Lush border plants, such as ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas, Ivory Halo dogwoods, and daylilies, can beautify and increase the coverage of a fence....

Top 5 Garage Lights Amico Ultra-Thin LED Recessed Ceiling Light HYPERLITE LED High Bay Light TALOYA Flush-Mount LED Ceiling Light hykolity Linkable LED Shop Light FaithSail LED Wraparound Wrap Light Amico Ultra-Thin LED Recessed Ceiling Light This product comes with 12 six-inch recessed lights. They have a slim, modern design, allowing them to fit into shallow cutouts in your ceiling. Their junction boxes are also thermally protected to prevent fires, and they have five color temperatures that can be changed with a switch....

Literally, millions of miles of it are sold annually, and not every inch is destined to save those pearly whites. Here’s what else you can do with it. 7 Uses for Dental Floss Hang a Picture Instead of using braided wire which can mar your wall, tie dental floss across the back of a lightweight frame and then hang it on the wall. Sew something Thread dental floss through a needle with a large eye and then use it to sew on a button in a pinch....

title: “A Guide To The Best Water Heater Warranty” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-27” author: “Jacquline Davis”

Alyssa joined the This Old House family in 2013 as an office manager. She soon began filling in as a production coordinator on both This Old House and Ask This Old House, before being promoted to associate producer of This Old House in 2014 and producer in 2015. While growing up on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Alyssa watched This Old House and The New Yankee Workshop on Saturday afternoons with her dad....

Top 5 Garage Floor Coatings Best Paint Kit: Rust-Oleum RockSolid Polycuramine Garage Floor Kit Best Entry-Level: KILZ One-Part Epoxy Acrylic Garage Floor Paint Best Epoxy Kit: Colored Epoxies 1002 Clear Epoxy Resin Coating Best Concrete Sealer: Siloxa-Tek Penetrating Concrete Sealer Best Concrete Paint: Rust-Oleum Epoxy Shield Concrete Floor Paint Best Paint Kit: Rust-Oleum RockSolid Polycuramine Garage Floor Kit Pros and Cons ✔ Is designed to accommodate flooring for a 2.5-car garage✔ Dries with a showroom-shine high-gloss finish✔ No hot tire pick-up ✘ The complete kit is expensive✘ Some customers thought that there was too little coating to fully cover their 2....

With an average rainfall of 44 inches per year, it’s important that Cincinnati homeowners protect their houses with a clean, well-maintained gutter system. Over time, leaves, sticks, seeds, and other debris will clog gutter channels, blocking the flow of water and causing water to pool on your roof. When this happens, your home is at risk for roof damage, basement flooding, wood rot, and foundation damage. If the idea of climbing a ladder and scooping debris out of your gutters doesn’t sound appealing, there are a number of companies in Cincinnati that offer gutter cleaning services....