How To Quiet A Noisy Forced Air System

Steps for Quieting a Noisy Forced-Air System Tools Baseboard Heater Making Noise? Here’s How to Fix It

December 18, 2022 · 1 min · 17 words · Debra Wilber

How To Remove A Stripped Bolt

But wait! Before launching your wrench into the neighbor’s bushes, there are ways to remove that stripped or broken bolt. Please read on. How to Remove a Rusted Bolt Rusty bolts are a common sight, especially for those who spend their working days outdoors. The heads on machine bolts can get oxidized to the point where you can’t tell they’re there. The nuts securing carriage bolts can rust, too, making it impossible to remove them....

December 18, 2022 · 2 min · 335 words · Dawn Spencer

How To Replace A Lamppost

To start, it is a mailbox post, not even a lamppost. The top is wide open to water infiltrations, only held down by a zip tie. It also uses a voltage way too high to use for residential outdoor usage. All in all, it’s an electrician’s nightmare. Steps for Replacing a Lamppost: Step 1: Call in the pros to help Installing a brand new post from scratch will require installing a light switch and connecting it to the nearest electrical source....

December 18, 2022 · 3 min · 589 words · Vickie Gwin

How To Safely Replace A Ceiling Light

Houses built before 1985 used wires that could withstand temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius.a. Certain lightbulbs generate more heat than 60 degrees, so over time, those wires could fray and crack, causing an arc, which could create a fire.b. After 1985, they changed the code so that wires needed to be rated to withstand temperatures up to 90 degrees Celsius, which is common for most modern fixtures.c. To determine which type of wiring you have, look at the cable....

December 18, 2022 · 2 min · 261 words · Michael Lawson

How To Wirelessly Connect Multiple Light Switches

All the other materials Heath used for this project, including the two gang cover plate and the screwdriver, can be found at home centers. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by Eaton and Eastman Electric. Shopping List: Wired smart switch Wireless switch Wireless switch cover plate Wire nuts Tools:

December 18, 2022 · 1 min · 50 words · Brian Glander

Installing A Wireless Light Switch How To Video

How Does a Wireless Light Switch Work? A wireless light switch, also known as a remote light switch, works with a device that has a wireless antenna and a switch. The device is installed into the canopy of the light fixture. Then, the wireless switch is attached to the wall. With just a simple push of a button, the switch sends the wireless signal up to this antenna to turn on or off the light....

December 18, 2022 · 1 min · 103 words · Pamela Bybee

Insulation Tips For Every Corner Of Your Home

How to Choose and Use Insulation Narrow down which type of insulation is right for your climate and budget. Watch This Old House TV general contractor Tom Silva explain the wide world of insulation. Types of Insulation for Your Home How to Beef Up Attic Insulation Keep your home warm—or cool, depending on the season—by wrapping your attic in insulation. Watch Tom Silva demonstrate a cost-effective way to save energy....

December 18, 2022 · 2 min · 251 words · Jeffrey Johnson

Layla Mattress Review 2023

Curious if a flippable memory foam bed like the Layla will suit you? This unique and versatile memory foam mattress is meant to be flipped, so you can choose your ideal firmness level. Layla mattress review explores why this one of the best affordable mattresses out there if you want to reap the benefits of firmness level flexibility without overextending your mattress budget—queen-sized Layla mattresses are often on sale for under $1,000....

December 18, 2022 · 8 min · 1696 words · William Cohan

Low Maintenance Fruit Trees To Grow In Your Yard

When you’re buying a fruit tree, ask whether it’s self-pollinating or needs a pollinator. And bear in mind that arborists can often graft trees that require a pollinator to trees that self-pollinate, essentially making the tree self-pollinating. It’s also important to make sure the species you want can actually thrive in your growing zone and fit your space. Larger areas can accommodate standard-size trees, while pots and smaller spaces are suitable for dwarf-size trees....

December 18, 2022 · 3 min · 487 words · Irma Antoniou

Old 7 Best Pet Insurance Companies In Massachusetts 2022

To save pet owners time in their search, the This Old House Reviews team researched the best pet insurance companies in Massachusetts and ranked the providers on factors such as policy coverage, plan options, customer service, and company reputation. We included sample quotes for a variety of dog and cat breeds in Oxford, Massachusetts, to give you an idea of plan pricing in the 01540 ZIP code. However, we recommend getting quotes from a few different providers, as that’s the best way to get accurate pricing based on your pet’s specific details and location....

December 18, 2022 · 14 min · 2808 words · Frederick Lee

Radiant Floor Heating All About Electric And Hydronic Systems

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps guide you through two types of heated floors in terms of cost, installation, and energy efficiency to select the right one for your house. How well does radiant floor heat work? That’s the appeal of radiant floor heating, says This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, who has long been a fan. “It’s truly invisible,” he says. But a radiant heat system has more than just aesthetics going for it....

December 18, 2022 · 6 min · 1109 words · John Ritchie

S18 E26 Shower Cartridge Turning A Bowl

In this episode: Nathan Gilbert shows Kevin O’Connor some interesting drywall paneling he recently found in an older house; Richard Trethewey travels to New York City to teach a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge when it gets clogged; Tom Silva teaches Kevin the basics of using a lathe and then they turn a bowl together. How to Clean a Clogged Shower Cartridge Richard Trethewey travels to New York City to teach a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge when it gets clogged....

December 18, 2022 · 2 min · 318 words · Dorothy Vargas

S20 E29 Hydrangeas Deck Railing

In this episode: Landscape expert Jenn Nawada shares her love and knowledge of hydrangeas. After explaining how these bushy, bright flowering plants’ hardiness and versatility can work in almost any landscape, she examines the different types of hydrangeas available while visiting a local nursery. After gushing over the different types of hydrangeas, when they flower, and how to prune them, we meet Jenn and host Kevin O’Connor back at the shop for some hands-on advice and troubleshooting....

December 18, 2022 · 3 min · 505 words · Thomas Stouffer

S43 E12 Toasty Cars

In this episode: Tom and Charlie Silva share with Kevin O’Connor a material used for all the exterior trim on the house. A blend of PVC and rice hulls, it’s supposed to perform like PVC, but it’s stainable like wood and can create outside corners with no seams. Kevin visits window restoration expert Alison Hardy at her shop. Alison is restoring the windows on a historic school building in Dracut, MA, turned into affordable housing for veterans....

December 18, 2022 · 2 min · 264 words · Dana Irving

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December 18, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Betty Brund

Sunday Lawn Care Review 2022 Guide

December 18, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Amy Norman

The 4 Best Electric Pressure Washers 2023 Review

Top 4 Electric Power Washers Most Portable: Westinghouse Outdoor Electric Pressure Washer Best Detergent Tanks: Sun Joe Electric High Pressure Washer Best Safety Features: WHOLESUN Electric Pressure Washer Best Spray Wands: Karcher K5 Premium Electric-Power Pressure Washer Most Portable: Westinghouse Outdoor Electric Pressure Washer This electric pressure washer is small but powerful, generating up to 2,050 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure with a flow rate of 1.76 gallons per minute (GPM)....

December 18, 2022 · 6 min · 1078 words · Manuel Pallan

The 5 Best Bug Zappers 2023 Review

Top 5 Best Bug Zappers Most Lightweight Grid Zapper: ASPECTEK Electronic Bug Zapper Largest Grid: Lulu Home Electric Bug Zapper Best For Outdoor Use: GTOCS Bug Zapper Best Handheld Zapper: ZAP IT! Rechargeable Bug Zapper Racket Most Versatile: Boundery Bug Bulb Most Lightweight Grid Zapper: ASPECTEK Electronic Bug Zapper This 20-volt bug zapper from ASPECTEK has a powerful electrical grid surrounded by a protective mesh screen to safely eliminate flies, moths, mosquitoes, and other flying insects without shocking your children or pets....

December 18, 2022 · 5 min · 1038 words · Ernest Genther

The 5 Best Chair Mats 2023 Review

Top 5 Chair Mats Best For Hard Floors: MuArts Crystal Clear Heavy-Duty Chair Mat Pros and Cons ✔ Made of a nontoxic and odorless material ✔ Can also be used on carpets ✔ Perfect for multi-person offices because it’s available in multipacks ✘ Doesn’t have beveled or sloped edges ✘ Might slip if it’s used on carpet because it doesn’t have spikes What Customers Are Saying Happy customers said that the mat didn’t scratch or crack from day-to-day use....

December 18, 2022 · 6 min · 1084 words · William Riina

The 5 Best Fire Escape Ladders 2023 Review

From pet rescue crates to multi-story ladders, learn more about our top recommendations, compare key features, and get answers to some common questions below. Lightest Ladder: Kidde Fire Escape Two-Story Ladder Best Storage Bag: Hausse Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder Best for Pets: ISOP Pet Emergency Escape Bag Best Three-Story Ladder: Kidde Fire Escape Three-Story Ladder Highest Load Capacity: ISOP Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder Lightest Ladder: Kidde Fire Escape Two-Story Ladder Pros and Cons ✔ Has a high-visibility red color✔ Comes with a long five-year warranty ✔ Doesn’t require any assembly ✘ Doesn’t come with a storage bag✘ Not long enough for homes with basements or attics...

December 18, 2022 · 8 min · 1521 words · Daniel Dewitt