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The This Old House Reviews Team has evaluated many lawn care companies in Oklahoma City to help you find the best company for your needs. We’ve created this comprehensive TruGreen review, detailing the company’s availability, services, and more. This Old House Reviews Team believes it’s the top lawn care company for Oklahoma City homeowners. Pros and Cons of TruGreen ✔ Natural fertilizer available✔ Mobile app and online chat✔ Offers pest control services✘ Customers complain about inexperienced technicians✘ Customer service can be difficult to get in touch with by phone...

In this episode: There’s a lot going on in Fairfield, and the farmhouse is beginning to take shape. Plumber Brian shows Chris what he’s been working on now that [to prepare for] the on-demand water heaters have been installed. He’s swapped out standard PVC for a material specifically designed for flu gas, and has chosen an arrangement that requires only one roof penetration. Down in the basement, Chris learns why this house will benefit from three HVAC systems as opposed to one....

1. Dry-Erase Calendar This gold-framed calendar will help keep you on track. The dry-erase board allows you to stay updated any month of any year. Urban Outfitters; $16 2. Marble Accessory Set Stay organized with this stylish stationery set. The trio of chic desk accessories includes a marble stapler, pen cup and tape dispenser. Ali Express; about $33 3. String Lights with Clips Add ambience to the room with these pretty string lights....

Make Fresh Bathroom Updates Without a Renovation Learn how to add style and character at an affordable price. 1. Revitalize Your Claw-Foot Tub Sometimes an old tub simply needs a boost. Rather than replacing an old timeless cast-iron claw-foot tub, save a bundle by reglazing it instead. You can make it a graphic focal point by coloring the outside a deep or vibrant hue, or give it a soft contrast between a white interior and muted exterior, whichever treatment suits your space....

Power tools sets vary in the number of tools they provide, with some offering as little as two and others containing 10 or more. No matter the number of tools provided, each power tool set typically houses widely used tools like hammers, drills, and reciprocating saws. Top 5 Power Tool Sets Best Value: BLACK+DECKER 20V 4-Tool Set Best Drill-Only Tool Set: DEWALT 2-Tool Combo Kit Best Battery Life: Makita 7-Piece Cordless Set Best Four-Tool Set: CRAFTSMAN 4-Tool Combo Kit Most Comprehensive: DEWALT 10-Tool Combo Kit...

Payment options (40 points): Options include purchase, loan, lease, and 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....

Put on socks Slip an old nylon stocking over the pump and its intake to keep out stray dirt. Fight buildup Each time you refresh the water supply, add a clarifier to deter algae growth and a scale and stain remover, following the label directions on dosage (it depends on your fountain’s capacity). Double the normal amount if you notice algae or scale that persists. In warmer months, when algae grow more readily, add a time-release algaecide in tablet form about once every three weeks....

For instance, when warmer air inside a refrigerator is passed across tubing coils filled with a cold refrigerant, the refrigerant picks up the heat from the air. Pumped through a compressor, the refrigerant is compressed, then pumped to a second coil, where the heat is dispersed to the cooler air at the back of the refrigerator. Continuing through the loop, the now cooler refrigerant is allowed to expand, which lowers its temperature....

Lay of the Land If your land is between 1-5 acres, fairly flat terrain, and features obstacles like trees, shrubs, and planters, a zero-turn might be right for you. Steering Smarts Unlike a standard steering wheel, zero-turn mowers employ lap bars or dual operation levers. This might take a bit of getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll appreciate the smooth, precise control you’ll have for delicate trimming and work around trees and flowerbeds....

Before You Plant a Winter Container Garden As you begin to plan your cold-weather container gardening, make sure your vessels can survive fluctuating temperatures. Porous materials like ceramic and terracotta are subject to flaking and cracking in frosty temps, so containers made from them need to be moved indoors. How to Install Winter-Proof Planters Best Types of Planters to Use Planters constructed from metal, fiberglass, heavy-duty plastic, resin, and wood are more apt to survive extreme temperatures and not crack....

To help you find the best home warranty for your home, the This Old House Reviews Team researched some of the top home warranty companies in California and compared them on coverage, plans, and pricing. Keep reading for our top home warranty picks for Fresno residents. Top 4 Home Warranty Companies in Fresno The highest-rated home warranty companies in Fresno, CA, include: 1. American Home Shield American Home Shield (AHS) is our recommendation for the best overall home warranty company in Fresno....

When we lie down to sleep at night, we expect to wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day’s tasks, but waking up with back pain can make sleeping––and arising––a lot more difficult. Back issues are more common than we think: According to Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, roughly 8% of adults are affected by long-term back pain during the course of their lives. How we lead our daily lives is a big factor, but another consideration to make is how we’re sleeping....

Your mattress is a safe space where you rest comfortably night after night. The last thing that should be on your mind as you drift off is wondering if you’re being exposed to any dangerous chemicals and substances in your mattress. The best organic mattresses use all-natural, hypoallergenic materials that are not only better for your health but good for the environment. This Old House Reviews Team and Mattress Advisor got to work to test over 150 mattresses on 14 different factors and picked the nine best organic mattresses for you....

Lincoln and Megan Pasquina took a bold path when they decided to add on to their antique Cape in Concord, MA. Working with architect Andrew Sidford, they settled on a design for their addition that merges modern style with the house’s traditional form. At the heart of the new plan is a high-ceilinged, open family room with a view onto the backyard. “As you step through from the kitchen into the new family room, you’ll have vaulted ceilings and a wall of glass,” says TOH host Kevin O’Connor....

Stains and scratches can make marble countertops a challenge in the kitchen. You can still opt for marble in your home without the worry of maintaining it by including it as an accent. Read on for some ideas and inspiration for marble accents. Add just a splash Shown above, left: As a vertical surface, a marble backsplash sustains fewer spills and less wear and tear than a horizontal work top—like this showstopping mosaic set in a field of ceramic subway tile....