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Use the prybar to pry the tread slightly away from the riser. Once there’s a sizable gap between the two, slide the reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade on top of the stringer but underneath the tread. Cut any nails securing the tread to the stringer using the saw. Slide the prybar further underneath the tread and carefully pry it off the stairs. (Be prepared to damage the skirt board while doing this....

On a craggy hillside covered with granite boulders and dense stands of pine trees, with views of majestic Mount Evans in the distance, the foundation is poured and ready to support the three-story, 4,500-square-foot solar-powered home that will take shape there. Dramatic gable and shed rooflines will crown tall windows sited to take in the views and flood the interior with natural light. Exterior feature walls of wood and stone in an earthy palette of browns and grays reflect the rugged mountain environment, but there’s nothing lodge-like about the house’s contemporary lines....

In this episode: Work in Saratoga Springs is starting to wrap up, as is the Center School restoration in Dracut, MA. Kevin O’Connor visits a tech school in Massachusetts where three students, under the guidance of their instructors, are constructing a table for the Centre School. The students assemble the table as Kevin speaks with Carpentry Instructor, Bruce Brown, to learn more about the school. Back at the house, floors are going down....

It’s not easy to please everyone, even in the same family. But that’s exactly what designer Katie Davis and pro organizer Meg Markland were looking to do when remodeling the hall bath in the Houston ranch that Meg shares with her husband, Matt, and son, Harry. Located between the 6-year-old’s bedroom and a guest room, the bath needed to appeal to a young boy as well as overnight visitors—often Harry’s grandparents....

Reset Pathway Stones Sunken stones overrun by grass are not an inviting sight. To reset them, cut away the overgrown grass with a string trimmer to expose the edges of each stone. Use a knife or trowel to cut those edges free from the turf, then work the bent end of a pry bar under the edges of each stone and lift it out. Fill just the recess with stone dust, hand-tamp it level, and lay the stone back in place; it should be sitting flat and on grade....

Top 4 Fire Pits Most Portable: UCO Flatpack Portable Stainless Steel Grill and Fire Pit Best Glass Pit: Endless Summer Outdoor Glass Top Fire Pit Best Traditional Pit: BALI OUTDOORS Wood-Burning Fire Pit Best Multipurpose Pit: YAHEETECH Outdoor Metal Fire Pit Most Portable: UCO Flatpack Portable Stainless Steel Grill and Fire Pit This fire pit can be set up in just 30 seconds, offering campers an easy-to-use fire for grilling food or providing warmth....

Top 4 Outdoor Solar Lights Best Decorative Lights: Aityvert Solar Flickering Flame Torch Lights Best String Lights: Brightech Ambience Pro Solar-Powered String Lights Best Motion-Activated Lights: BAXIA TECHNOLOGY LED Solar Motion Sensor Lights Best Post Lights: Davinci Lighting Flexfit Solar Post Cap Lights Best Decorative Lights: Aityvert Solar Flickering Flame Torch Lights These solar-powered torch lights emit realistic flames to decorate your backyard or outdoor area with dancing light for up to 12 hours at a time....

Top 4 Torque Wrenches Best Case: TEKTON ½-Inch Drive Torque Wrench Best Electronic Wrench: GEARWRENCH ½-Inch Drive Electronic Torque Wrench Best ¼-Inch Wrench: EPAuto ¼-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench Best Calibration: LEXIVON ½-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench Best Case: TEKTON ½-Inch Drive Torque Wrench This wrench comes in a bright red case that protects the tool from damage in your toolbox or tool chest. It features an easy-to-read scale and a reversible ratchet head....

Best Control Panel: EdgeStar Built-In Dishwasher This versatile dishwasher offers six wash cycles and three add-on settings. The control panel displays these settings as well as what stage in the cycle the dishwasher is on. Though it accommodates up to eight place settings, it doesn’t take up too much space because it fits in a cutout. Key Features Measures 17.6 by 22.4 by 32.5 inches Weighs 52.9 pounds Makes 52 decibels of noise Accommodates eight place settings Offers six wash cycles Comes with a one-year warranty...

Top 5 Electric Drills Best Case: DEWALT DWD115K VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill Kit Best Heavy-Duty: DEWALT Electric Drill Best for Occasional Use: BLACK+DECKER Electric Drill Best Grip: Skil 6335-02 Corded Drill Most Lightweight: Metabo HPT Drill Best Case: DEWALT DWD115K VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill Kit This DEWALT electric drill comes with a hard plastic case so that you can easily transport the drill. The case contains a compartment for the drill and organizers for accessories like bits and screws....

Top 5 Furnace Filters Best For Large Systems: Filtrete 20x25x1 AC Furnace Air Filter Best Value: Filtrete 10x20x1 AC Furnace Air Filter Best For Small Particles: Aerostar 12x12x1 MERV 13 Pleated Air Filter Best For Allergies: Nordic Pure 16x25x1 MERV 12 Pleated AC Furnace Air Filter Best For Warm Homes: FilterBuy 16x25x1 Pleated HVAC AC Furnace Air Filter Best For Large Systems: Filtrete 20x25x1 AC Furnace Air Filter This furnace air filter promises to last up to three months and outperform filters that are made with fiberglass....

Best For Work: DEWALT 20V MAX LED Work Light This spotlight is a great choice for working outside or in dark conditions since it comes with three bright LED lights and two different brightness settings. Furthermore, it uses a rechargeable battery that is compatible with many other tools from the manufacturer. Key Features Head pivots 90 degrees for extra versatility Can be seen at up to 508 yards or 1,525 feet Features over-molded lens cover for increased durability Comes with a belt hook...

Top 5 Vacuum Mop Combos Best Water Tanks: Tineco iFLOOR3 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner Best Pack: Shark VACMOP Pro Cordless Hard Floor Vacuum Mop Best Corded Cleaner: Bissell Crosswave All-in-One Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner and Mop Best Runtime: Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Best Reusable Pad: eufy Robot Vacuum Two-in-One Vacuum and Mop Best Water Tanks: Tineco iFLOOR3 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner This vacuum and mop combo has a 0....

The This Old House Reviews Team has rounded up the top pest control providers in Cleveland, both national and local, to save you time and money when purchasing a bed bug treatment plan or another treatment plan. Keep reading to learn about the unique characteristics of these companies that set them apart from their competitors. Top 6 Pest Control Companies in Cleveland Best of the Best Cleveland Pest Control Companies The top three companies on our list offer unique benefits as well as affordable pricing, several plan options, and high-quality customer service....

The special will highlight and chronicle 43 years of Norm’s incredible career featuring classic moments, archived footage, interviews and memories from celebrities, friends, peers and those who worked alongside him. Norm’s inspiration reached far and wide for a humble man who became a national celebrity through his uncompromising craftsmanship, trademark plaid shirt, impersonations on popular sitcoms, bits on late night TV shows, morning shows, nationally syndicated cartoons and as the ultimate authority in home improvement....

Homeowner Carol lived in this house for 39 years before the fire. A retired accountant, Carol raised her own children and fostered kids in-need in this home. She shared the apartments with her two sisters and 3 nephews. She wants to restore the building to its original state. As for the home itself, the back of the house received most of the fire damage. The majority of interior walls were saturated with water....

—Dave Henseler, Maplewood, MN Kevin O’Conner replies: That sounds very annoying, not to mention uncomfortable. I got in touch with Brian Wellnitz, senior global category manager for kitchen ventilation at Broan. He’s based in Wisconsin, and so has firsthand experience with cold winters like yours. Here’s what he had to say: “A properly installed range hood has two metal dampers to stop outside air from coming in. One is at the top of the hood, where it connects to the duct, and the other is at the wall or roof cap where the duct exhausts its air....

1. Netatmo Weather Station 2. SmartThings Wifi Smart Plug by Samsung 3. Ultraloq Bluetooth Enabled Fingerprint and Touchscreen Smart Lock 4. Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub 5. Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff A true smart home is one that alerts you when there’s a problem and helps prevent costly damage. The Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant + Shutoff does just that. It uses patented, high-definition pressure wave analysis to notify you of a leak as soon as it’s detected....