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To help you find the best home warranty for your home, the This Old House Reviews Team researched a variety of home warranty companies in Arizona and compared them on coverage, plans, and pricing. Here are our recommendations for the best home warranty companies in Phoenix. Top 3 Home Warranty Companies in Phoenix The highest-rated home warranty companies in Phoenix, AZ, include: 1. American Home Shield With over 50 years of experience in the home warranty industry, American Home Shield (AHS) is our pick for the best overall home warranty provider in Phoenix....

That’s why our Reviews Team researched and ranked some of the best pest control companies in Seattle, Washington. Keep reading to learn more about pest control services in Seattle and how they compare on prices and treatment plans. Top Pest Control Companies in Seattle Best of the Best Seattle Pest Control Companies Terminix is our top choice because it offers comprehensive plans, affordable services, and excellent customer service. To see what kind of plan you can get, visit Terminix’s website or call 866-569-4035....

Top 11 Tool Sets DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set DEWALT Combo Kit Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set DEWALT Cordless Drill Combo Kit Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit Apollo Tools DT9706 Original 39-Piece General Repair Hand Tool Set Cartman 148-Piece Tool Set WORKPRO 408-Piece Mechanics Tool Set Taiker 49-Piece Garden Tools Set Scuddles Garden Tools Set JUMPHIGH Garden Tools Set DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set This tool set comes with 192 pieces, including hex keys and socket wrenches, to help you perform all types of projects....

And, while price usually indicates quality, with some exterior paints tagged at $40 per gallon, going by price alone can get expensive. Fortunately, there are some other indicators that will help you buy the right paint — if you know what they are. So whether your next outdoor-painting project is imminent or a few years off, read on to find out what, according to independent researchers and industry experts, makes a quality product....

TOH Idea House: Farmhouse in Fairfield County The centerpiece of the TOH Farmhouse in Fairfield County is this bold and beautiful, 22-by-44-foot great room. Designed with entertaining in mind, this modern yet surprisingly cozy space has plenty of farmhouse appeal thanks to hefty 10×12 collar ties overhead, boxed with the same live sawn white oak used on the floors. Featured: 7” Live Sawn White Oak Flooring; Live Sawn White Oak Box Beams; Trim in Poplar...

Often, it is. But buying a fixer-upper can be fraught with peril. So before you take the plunge, read our home restoration tips to make sure you have a realistic idea of what you’re getting into. “If people are unforgiving up front about assessing the costs of renovation, the value of the property and the neighborhood, and how much money they have, they can come out ahead and buy more house than they otherwise could ever afford,” says Bradley Inman, CEO of HomeGain....

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Besides using his garden and its needs as a backdrop, Proctor frequently devotes time to answering viewers’ questions. He avoids queries like “How do I keep deer out of my garden?” because saying “Don’t move into deer country” doesn’t really help anyone. Instead, he favors questions for which he can offer useful, time-tested advice. It sometimes runs counter to conventional wisdom. But his philosophy is that truth is in results, not instructions on a package....

Host Kevin O’Connor never dreamed of hosting Ask This Old House, but a string of good luck seemed to drop the job into his lap. Kevin was always a fan of This Old House and enjoyed working with his hands. When he and his wife bought their first home, they purposely looked for a fixer-upper. After handling some of the projects themselves, the O’Connors sent a letter to the This Old House team....

Be sure to select plants that will bloom in different seasons, so there’s always some color along the walkway. Take note of how much sun the area receives and select plants that will thrive in those conditions accordingly. Consider colors. At Mark’s house, Jenn picked a Japanese maple to bring out the red of the brick walkway, and she also picked a few varieties of evergreens, which is the complementary color of the red walkway....

How to Build a Classroom Compost Bin A compost bin can help break organic waste into healthy, nutritious soil for growing plants and food. A bin that facilitates the composting process can be a boon to production. Resources Jenn and Nathan toured Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA, one of the first net zero elementary schools in Massachusetts. How to Compost at Home To build the compost bin, Nathan used cedar lumber in a variety of dimensions, including 2x6” for the slats and the front posts, 4x4” for the back posts, and 1x6” for the center slats....

When looking for ideas for new woodworking projects, Tom is often inspired by construction details he spots on everyday objects from the past. In this case, he drew up a plan for a serving tray that relies on the same sturdy joinery found on wood boxes from a century or more ago. Tom likes the box joint because it triples the surface area—and holding power—of a plain butt joint, but it’s much simpler than its fancier sibling, the dovetail....

“Just be sure to call 811 to have utility lines marked before you dig,” says This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers. Read on to see how he put this beauty together. Download the cut list to build a wood lattice fence. How to Build a Wood Fence Overview Day-to-Day Timeline Prep Day Determine the fence line and set the first post (Steps 2 and 3). SATURDAY Build the sleeves and panels (Steps 4–6)....

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Cooking oil and animal fat will clog your pipes. If it travels further afield, it will clog municipal pipes and harm a septic system. The grease on dishes placed in a dishwasher will clog up the dishwasher drain, too. Whatever you do, don’t pour fats, oil, or grease down the drain. What is the Best Way to Dispose of Cooking Oil and Grease? The simple answer is to throw it in the trash....