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In this episode: Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada travels to Orlando, Florida to help a homeowner upgrade his inefficient, malfunctioning irrigation system with a new, smart system. The house was flipped before the current homeowners bought it, but not everything was done correctly. The sprinkler system was installed poorly, watering much of the sidewalk, driveway, and house instead of the grass. Since the irrigation system is already in place, Jenn only has to install new spray heads....

In this episode: Kevin O’Connor sets the scene in Cape Ann, full of fishing and granite and picturesque harbors. He, Richard Trethewey, Tom Silva, Norm Abram and Jenn Nawada head to the house—a rambling 1890s shingle style that’s in need of a major overhaul. Homeowner Molly gives Kevin a tour of the first floor, where they’ll convert a three-season porch to all-season, expose hardwood floors under the tattered carpet, refinish some of the beautiful historic woodwork and move the kitchen to the center of the home....

In this episode: The homeowners have opted for a crushed stone driveway for permeability, but they would like to upgrade it with a more elegant touch. Kevin O’Connor finds Mark McCullough and the masonry crew out front with a pile of cobblestones to be used for aprons and edging. Inside, the floor joists on the second floor of the old house had several problems, not the least of which was the fact that they were under sized....

Top 5 Area Rugs Best Large Rug: Persian-Rugs Abstract Area Rug Best Carpet-Like Rug: Safavieh Milan Shag Rug Best Outdoor Rug: Unique Loom Area Rug Most Customizable: Artistic Weavers Traditional Area Rug Most Comfortable: PAGISOFE Modern Area Rug Best Large Rug: Persian-Rugs Abstract Area Rug This medium-pile area rug is made with 100% polypropylene, making it long-lasting and comfortable. With its eight-by-10-foot size, it’s best suited for larger spaces, such as living rooms and dining rooms....

Best Over-the-Sink: Surpahs Over-the-Sink Drying Rack This dish rack is an all-around space-saver. When you’re using it, it hangs over your sink instead of sitting on your counter. When your dishes are dry, it rolls up to fit in a cabinet or drawer until you need it again. Key Features Measures 20.5 by 13.1 inches Fits over your sink Made from stainless steel and silicone What Customers Are Saying Customers liked this rack’s unique, convenient design....

Top 5 Stainless Steel Cleaners Best Wipes: Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes Best Plant-Based Cleaner: Therapy Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Best For Sinks: Hope’s Perfect Sink Cleaner and Polish Best Aerosol Cleaner: CLR Spot-Free Stainless Steel Aerosol Spray Can Best Reusable Cleaner: Nano Towels Stainless Steel Cleaner Best Wipes: Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes For those looking for a quick, convenient way to clean stainless steel products, these wipes will do the trick....

Top 5 Wheelbarrows Highest Weight Capacity: Gorilla Carts Garden Dump Cart Most Portable: Gorilla Carts Poly Yard Cart Most Versatile: WORX Aerocart Wheelbarrow Best Wheels: Garden Star Marathon Yard Rover Best Electric Wheelbarrow: SuperHandy Electric-Powered Utility Cart Highest Weight Capacity: Gorilla Carts Garden Dump Cart This plastic wheelbarrow has a durable, rustproof plastic bed and four 10-inch pneumatic tires to help you complete a variety of DIY projects. It can handle up to 600 pounds, which makes it ideal for moving rocks or any other job that requires heavy lifting....

By clicking on the product links in this article, Mattress Advisor may receive a commission fee at no cost to you, the reader. The Best Mattress Brands - Our Top Picks Best Overall - Helix Midnight Best Luxury - DreamCloud Original Best for Back Pain - Saatva Classic Best Under $1,000 - Nectar Original Best Value - Nolah Original Best Innerspring - The WinkBed (WinkBeds) Best Latex - Awara Original Best Hybrid - Casper Wave Hybrid...

Vintage Home Decor Ideas Ceiling Medallions The look: An architectural detail used purely for decoration by American colonists took on a practical purpose in Victorian-era homes: concealing the holes required to retrofit hanging gaslighted fixtures. They add texture and shadow lines, but even by today’s standards plaster medallions are a luxury, and they need to be installed by a skilled craftsman, which can be costly. The shortcut: Polyurethane medallions made from molds have all the detail of plaster but very little of the weight....

Like any garden planting, a window box comes with its own set of design considerations. Its close tie to the house is one. Study your home’s exterior to see which windows need dressing up and what cues the architecture provides. Traditional houses, especially, welcome window-box plantings, which play up elements such as shutters and handsome trim. But look from the inside out, too. Consider which rooms you use often enough to warrant flower-edged views, and give thought to plant size and placement, as these window plantings can also be a chance to add privacy....

1. Paint Kitchen Cabinets Your cavelike kitchen feels that way because the dark cabinets have sucked all the light out of the room. But a brighter makeover doesn’t necessarily mean replacing those gloomy boxes with all-new ones. As long as the frames and doors are structurally sound, you can clean them up and brush on a fresh coat of paint—and within a weekend take that kitchen from dreary to sunny. For full step-by-step instructions, shopping list, and tools list, see How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets....

DIY Backyard Games We’re not talking about staid badminton or weak-willed Wiffle ball. You need games of skill and strategy, games once played by warriors and kings—games like bocce, horseshoes, and croquet. To learn how you can create your own outdoor sport courts, see A Backyard Built for Games. For how-tos to build your own Cornhole game, Ladder Golf set, outdoor fort, soccer goals, and many other yard games and play structures, keep reading....

NOTE: Working inside an electrical panel is dangerous and is best left to a professional electrician. Steps to Upgrade to a 200 Amp Service Wire 200 Amp Service Panel PART 2 OF 2: In this video, Master electrician Scott Caron installs a new panel to complete a service upgrade. NOTE: Working inside an electrical panel is dangerous and is best left to a professional electrician. Steps to Install Panel:

The This Old House Reviews Team is here to do the research for you. We have examined and reviewed some of top pest control companies in the country. Keep reading this review to learn more about each company’s plans and prices. Top Pest Control Companies in Raleigh Terminix: Best Overall Orkin: Best for Urgent Service Aptive: Most Customizable Moxie Pest Control - Raleigh Triangle Pest Control Bulwark Exterminating Best of the Best Raleigh Pest Control Companies Terminix is our top pick for pest control in Raleigh....

Payment options (40 points): Options include purchase, loan, lease, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Companies receive points for each of those four options it provides. Solar services (30 points): Does the company provide in-house installation of solar panels and battery backups? Can the company also monitor energy production and perform energy-efficiency audits to ensure system performance. The more options available, the higher the score. Warranty options (10 points): The success of a residential solar system depends on the workmanship, performance guarantees, and length of product coverage....