Of course, there are alternatives. You could choose not to clear the driveway at all and just let the snow build up until it melts of its own accord in the spring. Or you could move to Florida. A less drastic solution is to invest in a heated driveway that melts the snow and ice before it has a chance to accumulate. Driveway heating systems range from somewhat inexpensive and straightforward to complex and, of course, expensive....

Steps for building a bathroom organizer: Step 1: Prep the frame pieces Download our cut list above. Cut all the pieces to size. Using a pocket hole jig and drill/driver fitted with a pocket hole drill bit (both set to a ¾-inch depth), create two pocket holes in each end of the Frame’s 1 x 2 Front, Back and Side pieces. Step 2: Prep the plywood shelves Using a pocket hole jig and drill/driver fitted with a pocket hole drill bit (both set to a ½-inch depth), create three pocket holes along the side edges of each plywood shelf....

How To Build a Stone Planter Overview Day-to-day timeline Friday: Outline the planter Saturday: Excavate and level the base Sunday: Build the walls and fill the planters Step 1: Know Your Blocks Using blocks of various lengths allows for a natural-looking, randomized pattern. With only one textured face to work with, you’ll need to cleave certain blocks to get a second face that can be exposed—at corners or anywhere perpendicular walls meet....

For many household bathrooms, storage is at a premium. While you may admire the elegant look of a pedestal or the minimalist aesthetic of a console, neither of these designs offers cabinet space for toiletries and towels. And even though a vessel sink might be the lavatory of your dreams, it’ll quickly become a nightmare if you’ve got small children using it every day—cleaning up stray soap suds and toothpaste can be difficult to clean when the basin is sitting on top of the counter....

Types of Riding Lawn Mower Basic Riding Lawn Mower A basic riding mower costs about $900 and has the engine located below the seat. Its narrow 30-inch mowing deck isn’t efficient for mowing large lawns, but it does allow the mower to easily fit through narrow gates and into sheds or garages. Riding Lawn Tractors Riding lawn tractors have wider mowing decks, starting at about 42 inches wide, automatic transmissions, and front-mount engines....

8 Christmas Safety Tips for Dogs 1. Keep Unsafe Food Out of Reach Everyone knows chocolate is off-limits for dogs, but there are other foods you may never have guessed could be harmful. Any of these could cause your pooch weakness, upset stomach, dehydration, vomiting, tremors, and, in extreme cases, kidney failure. The list includes: Avocado Citrus Coconut Grapes Raisins Nuts Dairy Onions Garlic Salty snacks 2. Secure Holly and Mistletoe Properly If you hang holly or mistletoe, make sure it’s out of your pet’s reach and secure enough that it won’t fall down....

Types of Hydrangeas These so-called mopheads (a type of H. macrophylla) were imported from Japan, China, and Europe in the 19th century. But there are also delicate lacecaps that have flat heads dotted with color and ringed with four-petaled florets, and panicle hydrangeas with white cone-shaped flowers. There are also easy-care species native to the U.S., such as the shade-tolerant oakleaf hydrangea and cold-hardy smooth hydrangea. How Do You Get Your Hydrangeas to Bloom?...

The natural stone stepper Mark used is called a “New York Paver”, which he got from Cavicchio Greenhouses. The plastic edging is Vigoro No-Dig Landscape Edging Kit, and can be found at most home centers. The compacter Mark used can be rented from most home centers. The other materials Mark used for this job, including the mallet and edging, can also be found at the home center. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by MJM Masonry....

To choose the colors, I tested out the match a photo feature of the ColorSnap® visualizer app by Sherwin-Williams. It allows me select a photo on my phone and shows me the matching Sherwin-Williams paint color. For this pattern, I’m using a white base and two blue tones. Because this is an entryway, and the walls get plenty of wear, my local Sherwin-Williams Paint Expert suggested using Emerald® Interior Paint, which is durable and washable, and perfect for high traffic areas....

The roller creates a natural frame on all sides; to avoid this, you could roll the pattern on wallpaper liner and paste it in place. But once we’d arranged a few of our favorite things, all we could see was our built-in’s lively new look. Learn how to use patterned paint rollers in our guide below. Steps for rolling on a painted pattern: Step 1: Mark the design roller To achieve wallpaper-like repeats, mark the roller with a + at any point and with a − halfway around....

It’s best to start replacement work early in the day, so there’s time to fix any problems that come to light after the old threshold is out. A rotten subsill, punky joist ends, or a termite-riddled rim joist can stretch this two-hour job into a full day’s labor. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to install a door threshold. How to Replace a Door Threshold in 9 Steps Step 1: Know the Parts That Make Up the Exterior Door Threshold Click ‘’enlarge this image’’ to view illustration labels....

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Lawn Treatment Schedule North: Zones 1, 5, 6 March Rake up debris and leaves from winter. April Growing season starts. Mow grass 3 inches high. Leave clippings on lawn. Apply first dose of fertilizer. Treat for crabgrass with pre-emergent herbicide or eco-friendly corn gluten. May Pull or spot-treat dandelions or treat whole lawn with post-emergent weed control or lime. Fertilize six to eight weeks after first dose. June–July Water if rainfall is below 1 inch a week....

In this episode: Master electrician Heath Eastman brings us to the Tool Lab to explain everything we’ve ever wondered about power tool batteries. With a brief history of the evolution of power tool batteries, Heath shows us what they look like inside and explains how manufacturers calculate battery voltage. And voltage isn’t everything. Heath teaches us what amp-hours mean and how they affect how power tools run. To demonstrate, Heath gives us a first-hand look at the difference between what two 18-volt batteries can do based on their amp-hour rating....

In this episode: Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey puts the mystery behind toilet seat replacements to rest. Richard shows host Kevin O’Connor how simple toilet seat replacements have become, with standard sizes and bolt patterns. He even explains how corrosion-free plastic hardware is very easy to work with during installation. But, Richard also shows Kevin the most common issues that a toilet seat repair job may involve. Stripped hardware and corrosion can complicate the issue, but Richard explains how to handle them....

In this episode: Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes us on a house call to relieve a homeowner’s stress. With a 16-year-old water heater lurking in the basement, the homeowner is expecting it to fail at any moment, so Richard suggests they swap it out with a new unit. First, the two get started by shutting off the gas, cutting the existing copper pipes, and removing all the fittings and exhaust before pulling the heater out....

On this episode: The Westerly one-story ranch house has been converted to a two-story Dutch Colonial thanks to the Sweenor team. Today the crew does a final walkthrough and says goodbye to the homeowners and the apprentices. Starting outdoors, Kevin shows off the new sweeping gambrel roofline before heading inside to meet Jeff. They begin the tour in the original long hallway to see the updated bathroom, an old bedroom which is now an office complete with barn doors and a wall of shelving, and another old bedroom that has turned into a spacious laundry room....