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If the loftiness of the discounts alone makes you feel dizzy, it may be hard to discern which Prime Day mattress deals are most worthy of your consideration. Our team (with the help of Mattress Advisor) identified 11 beds and mattress toppers that are excellent options, as you’ll likely not see this steep of a discount from the retailers again—at least, not until the next Prime Day. Here are our picks: By clicking on the product links in this article, Mattress Advisor may receive a commission fee at no cost to you, the reader....

Joe the homeowner fabricates a stone hearth. Richard learns about automatic sprinkler systems. Kevin sees a simulator that shows how the Camp Fire spread. Tom inspects a vent that’s designed to resist embers. Another project gets the green light.

In this episode: This Old House has followed the rebuilding of over 70 homes. But after 42 years only one of those was a Scandinavian Modern. This Cambridge, MA house started life as a dark, divided 1887 two-family home. We turned it into a bright, open Scandinavian-style one-family. In this summer special, we compress the efforts to restore this beauty into one episode. Follow the action as Tom Silva, Norm Abram, and Roger Cook, along with their teams, take this old house from rundown to remarkable....

In this episode: It’s a brand-new project in a part of a large city with a small-town feel. This modest Victorian defined suburban living before the turn of the last century, but now it’s time for an upgrade. In this episode, we meet a new builder and homeowners. Kevin O’Connor, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Jenn Nawada take a ride to the 1890s Victorian in the Boston neighborhood of West Roxbury....

In this episode: The project house is located near the Atlanta Beltline which is changing the way people live, work, and play in the area. The Beltline president and CEO Clyde Higgs gives a brief tour and discusses its growth. At the house, Kevin O’Connor meets builder Jerry Davis where the back bump-out has since been demolished. Work is underway for the pour of a new stem wall foundation to begin the building of the new addition....

In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to replace a shower pan. Steps to Replacing a Shower Pan: Tools

Top 4 Pressure Washers Best With Cleaning Solutions: Westinghouse Gas-Powered Pressure Washer Best Accessories: Sun Joe Electric High-Pressure Washer Best Wheels: Simpson Cleaning MegaShot Gas Pressure Washer Best Electric Pressure Washer: WHOLESUN Electric Pressure Washer Best With Cleaning Solutions: Westinghouse Gas-Powered Pressure Washer With a steel frame and 12-inch never-flat wheels, this heavy-duty pressure washer from Westinghouse can deliver a powerful clean to any surface with its five easy-to-connect nozzles. The integrated maintenance-free axial cam pump also provides 2....

Top 5 Steam Cleaners Best Mop Head: Shark S5003D Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket Steam Mop Best Design: Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner Best Medium-Duty Cleaner: McCulloch MC1275 Heavy-Duty Steam Cleaner Best Heavy-Duty Cleaner: McCulloch MC1385 Deluxe Canister Steam Cleaner Most Versatile: PurSteam Steam Mop Cleaner Best Mop Head: Shark S5003D Genius Hard Floor Cleaning System Pocket Steam Mop This mop cleaner features a three-setting intelligent steam blaster that sprays steam directly on tough messes....

Top 5 Toilet Bowl Cleaners Best Kit: Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System Best Flushable Pads: Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Toilet Bowl Cleaning System Largest Liquid Cleaner Pack: Lysol Bleach-Free Hydrogen Peroxide Toilet Bowl Cleaner Best Natural Cleaner: Better Life Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner Best For Rust: Iron OUT Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Best Kit: Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System This wand helps eliminate stains in every nook and cranny of your toilet....

Longest Cord: Bissell Portable Carpet Cleaner This machine has the power of a deep cleaner but the portability of a handheld cleaner. It maneuvers easily with its 13-pound frame, reaches far with its 20-foot power cord, and cleans various surfaces with its six-inch stair tool and three-inch tough stain tool. Key Features Weighs 13 pounds Has a five-foot hose and 20-foot cord Includes two tools and a trial-size bottle of solution Has a two-year warranty...

Top 5 Water Bottles Best Lid Options: Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle Best Chug Cap: Yeti Rambler Bottle Best For Cold Drinks: HYDRO CELL Stainless Steel Water Bottle Most Charitable Brand: Simple Modern Insulated Water Bottle Best Lid Handles: Thermoflask Steel Insulated Water Bottle Best Lid Options: Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle The Iron Flask Sports Water Bottle comes with a straw, screw, and flip lids, allowing you to change its top based on the beverage you’re drinking....

The best pest control companies offer a range of coverage and treatment plans for customers in Denver. To help save you time and money, we’ve rated and reviewed many businesses in the area and rounded up a few that particularly impressed us for this guide. Additionally, This Old House readers can find access to exclusive deals from the following top three providers: Top 6 Pest Control Companies in Denver The highest-rated pest control companies that serve the Denver area include:...

When the town issued its first building permit, Paradise fought back to rebuild in a way that is safe and sustainable for the future – and This Old House was there to help. The episodes focus on how the fire spread, how the building codes have changed to better protect homeowners and communities, and how builders are exploring new techniques and materials that can survive an inferno. This Old House follows the progress of several families as they struggle to reconstruct homes and lives altered by the fire....

They looked within 2,000 British homes and established the best colors for bedrooms. Overall, blue was the clear winner, and the majority of those with this shade reported waking up feeling refreshed and happy. It’s no shock that blue, a color known to be calming and soothing, was the leader; but if this hue doesn’t bring you a happy sensation, have a look at the runners-up that’ll promote a better slumber:...