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There are a lot of home security systems on the market in Omaha, but they aren’t all the same in terms of coverage and cost. The This Old House Reviews Team has evaluated the best home security systems on key factors like equipment, installation, and pricing to help you determine the best fit for your Omaha home. Keep reading to learn more about your options. Top 6 Home Security Systems in Omaha ADT: Best Overall Vivint: Best for Smart Home Integration SimpliSafe: Best for Easy Installation Frontpoint: Best for Smartphone Integration Abode: Best for Customization Alder: Best for Medical Alerts...

A pest control treatment plan is an effective way for owners of both homes and businesses to make sure their loved ones are safe from potential dangers from pests in the region. Our Reviews Team has researched and rated some of the best pest control companies in the country. In this roundup, we will cover six of the best pest control companies in Columbus and the surrounding Ohio area. Keep reading to learn about each company’s plans, services, and prices....

title: “Best Pet Insurance Companies In New Jersey Nj In 2022” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Kevin Cardenas”

To build the planter I used rot-resistant cedar from the home center to create three frames that each house a store-bought planter box. I elevated the boxes with ladder-like sides, cascading their placement from back to front. If dinner turns out half as good as the planter holding the ingredients, I might be onto something—or calling for a pizza, we’ll just have to wait and see. Getting Started By lining the three holders with store-bought planters, I extended the life of the wood frame....

Resources: For the frame of the chair, Jimmy used 2x2” steel tubing, which can be found at home centers. The tubing can be cut with a bandsaw, a chop saw with a metal cutting blade on it, or an angle grinder, which is what Jimmy used. To finish the steel frame, Jimmy cleaned it up using acetone, which is manufactured by Klean Strip and can be found at home centers....

Floodlight: A Simple Electrical Upgrade Installing an exterior floodlight — the first of three simple, do-it-yourself upgrades we’ll be covering — can be done on virtually any house. To safely guide you through this upgrade, we enlisted the help of electrical contractor Peter Eng, owner of Electrical Enterprises Incorporated in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It took him a day to complete all three projects. To facilitate your work, we’ve included photographs that outline the basic steps and illustrations that show all the wiring connections....

Flagstone Walkway Step-By-Step Instructions More: How to Lay a Brick Paver Walkway; How to Lay a Bluestone Walkway

Things to Keep in Mind Before You Borrow There are a few different things to consider when deciding how to finance a home improvement project. One of the first is how much the project is going to add to your home’s resale value. Unless you’re paying with cash (or perhaps a credit card with a special, limited-time promotional 0% interest rate), you’re going to be paying interest on what you’ve borrowed....

A common question is: Is a hot water recirculating pump worth it? For Trethewey, the answer is yes. In this video, he explains how a recirculation line can save energy, money, and time. Accessing Hot Water With a Recirculation Pump How to Install a Hot Water Recirculation Pump

Nathan got his start in carpentry at a very young age. His father was (and still is) a general contractor, and Nathan enjoyed going to work with him as a child. During summer vacation from school, Nathan would accompany his father on his projects and developed a love for the trade. Nathan’s father wasn’t his only influence. Both his father and grandfather were “SeaBees” in the US Navy, which means they were assigned to the branch’s Construction Battalion unit....

How to Build a Pergola Resources Jenn and Luke from Dream Decks tour her deck built from Trex Decking in Havana Gold with universal hidden fasteners and Trex Transcend railings in Classic White with square white balusters, post cap lighting, and stair riser lights. Together they install a steel-reinforced vinyl pergola manufactured by Superior Plastic Products and sold by Plastic Lumber Yard. Materials 2x6 lumber 4x4 lumber 5- or 6-inch lag screws Pergola kit PVC glue...

It’s good that your backyard slopes away from the house, but all that standing water is not good for your property. The best solution would be to install a dry well—basically a lined hole in the ground—to temporarily contain the water that normally collects in the swale and let it percolate back into the soil. Because this project will involve lots of digging, before you start, be sure to call 811 so your utilities can check for underground pipes and wires....

How To Build a Stone Birdbath Note: This project requires lifting heavy objects and placing them on top of each other. Use safe lifting practices, and be careful as the stones can be unstable at first. Also, be sure to use eye protection whenever chiseling or cutting stone. How to Choose and Use Birdfeeders Resources Mark and Kevin work together to turn two large stones into a birdbath. Mark explains the base stone should be about 18-20 inches high and that the top stone is usually round, with a circumference of about 12-16 inches....

From understanding your Plant Hardiness Zone to researching which flora will ideally fill in your design, use the guide to help choose your next plant for hot climates. How to Choose Plants for Your Climate Use the following steps to choose and purchase plants for your landscaping needs—not just for hot climates. Step 1: Determine Your Plant Hardiness Zone Use this interactive map from the USDA by plugging in your zip code to determine which zone(s) and sub-zones your home is located....

Why Use Hanging Hardware? Put together your own collection, and you won’t need to run to the store every time a hanging job comes up—or worry about your wall art crashing to the ground. Here are the best fasteners for common household hang-ups. Types of Fasteners Expanding Plastic Sleeves Available in several varieties, these work well for light (less than 10 pounds) and medium loads (10 pounds to 25 pounds). Anchors like the blue one don’t expand enough to grab well in drywall; they work better in plaster and best in masonry....

Fortunately, there have never been more options regarding shower shapes, sizes, and systems. Anyone planning a bathroom redo or addition has plenty to ponder when it comes to the shower. Start here to get ideas about the various components and amenities you can combine to create a shower you’ll enjoy using for years to come. Start with Stall Configurations The size and shape of your shower stall is often the first decision to make, which will largely depend on the dimensions of the bathroom....

Steps for applying stone veneer: Tools