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Do Cedar Closets Repel Moths? While there are many types of cedar, Eastern red cedar, aka aromatic red cedar, is the only type that gives off the familiar scent that deters moths and insects. Eastern red cedar is sold in both large pressboard panels and tongue-and-groove boards. Panels make for an easy, cut-to-fit installation, but they have a rough texture that can snag clothing. Tongue-and-groove boards, shown in this installation, require more cuts but give a closet a smooth, custom-finished look....

How to Know If Your House Has Lead Paint The house was built in the 1950s and lead paint was being used in houses until it was banned in 1978, that’s the indicator Mauro and other contractors use to determine whether or not to test for lead. Testing for Lead Paint When lead paint is discovered, a lead-certified contractor, like Mauro, should be called in to ensure that the lead is handled safely and properly....

All materials for this project can be found at a home center. Tools

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How to Seal Windows for Winter How to Seal Doors for Winter What You’ll Need Winter Weatherproofing Tips

Where to Start Block drafts as the weather cools by making sure that weatherstripping around doors and windows is intact. Tour the house looking for worn, damaged, or missing strips, or areas where light is infiltrating along door jambs and under window sashes. On windy days, feel for drafts. If any weatherstrip-ping needs to be replaced, vinyl-clad foam is a good choice to seal door edges; pile weatherstripping with fins works well on windows with sliding sashes....

Bumped out over a basement crawl space, the kitchen was uninsulated, uncomfortable, and separated from the small sitting area where their breakfast table sat. It was also disconnected from the nearby dining room. The couple, who have a 4-year-old son, assumed they would need extensive structural work to gain the openness, seating, and entertaining space their kitchen lacked. But six years after moving into their Philadelphia home, their sister-in-law hit on an easier solution: Relocate the kitchen....

There’s a lot more to redoing your bedroom than changing the paint color. Give your bedroom the makeover it deserves with the latest bedroom accessories from Casper. The company that has revolutionized the sleep industry has created another way to get snug and cozy, even when you aren’t in your bed. Casper launched in 2014 and has since come out with an array of products that made a splash in the world of sleep, including their flagship mattresses, pillows, bedding, and even dog beds....

Renovating your own home is stressful. Done well, it’s also exhilarating, gratifying, even potentially life altering­—in the best possible way. But more often than not, living through it is a roller coaster of ups and downs: One minute you’re riding high, confident you’ve got a solid plan, a good team, and the cash to pay for it all. The next, you hit a bump—or three—and are plunged into despair, convinced your dream is derailed....

Steps on How to Replace a Kitchen Faucet Resources Richard installed the Fairbury Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in stainless steel, manufactured by American Standard. It comes with washers and gaskets and most of the materials required to install it. Everything else he used to replace the kitchen faucet, including the putty, soap dispenser, wrench and screwdriver, can be purchased at home centers and plumbing supply stores. Tools

In this episode: The original roof was held up by a traditional truss system. Our homeowners want to create a cathedral ceiling in this third-floor bonus room. Kevin O’Connor finds Tom and Charlie Silva installing a beam system that will support the roof without the truss. The new addition will include a mudroom and bathroom. Because there’s no attic above, it makes sense to bring ductwork and plumbing in from existing basement mechanicals and branch off into crawl space below the rooms....

In this episode: The team is starting a new project in Saratoga Springs, NY, a city famous for its springs and home to America’s oldest sporting venue. Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor meet homeowners Evan, Whitney, and Evan’s mother, Susan. In the family now for seven generations, the home was built in 1864 as a single-family, then expanded and cobbled together, creating a three-family dwelling between 1918 and 1920. Plans for the home include reconstructing the additions, bringing it up to livable conditions, and creating an open floor plan....

Most Customizable: NICETOWN Blackout Window Curtain Panels These window curtain panels have a noise- and light-reducing design, so you can sleep soundly without outside disruption from cars or street lights. If you want every family member to have this protection, you can purchase these curtains in various sizes and colors to match their bedroom decorations and windows. Key Features Comes with two panels Made from polyester Has a machine-washable construction Available in numerous colors and sizes...

Best For Island Cooktops: COSMO Island-Mount Range Hood Pros and Cons ✔ Has a decorative look✔ Uses dishwasher-safe filters✔ Includes a digital display with power, fan, light, and time buttons ✘ Meant for only island cooktops✘ Circulates 380 cubic feet of air per minute, which is fairly slow ventilation What Customers Are Saying Although this range hood was difficult for many customers to install, they appreciated the sleek aesthetic of the shiny stainless steel vent and curved tempered glass visor....

Top 5 Throw Blankets Best Large Blanket: Bedsure Fleece Blanket Best For Winter: LOMAO Flannel Blanket Best Faux Fur Blanket: Chanasya Faux Fur Throw Blanket Most Customizable: Exclusivo Mezcla Flannel Fleece Throw Blanket Best Knit Blanket: BOURINA Throw Blanket Best Large Blanket: Bedsure Fleece Blanket This versatile blanket is perfect for sleeping in a camping tent, watching TV on your couch, and more with its large size of 60 by 80 inches....

Hardy’s task: to rehab dozens of ornate yet inoperable windows, including 20-over-2 double-hungs and some arched sashes, from the 1893 Queen Anne that Kevin—who had not yet been tapped to host This Old House—was renovating with his wife. “Alison really is an artisan,” he says today of the masterful work she did. “Those intricate windows added so much charm to the house. Seeing them go back in completely restored and functional—it was a spectacular moment....

“More than four decades since premiering as the seminal home improvement show, we’re incredibly proud that the industry continues to recognize This Old House for its excellence,” said Dan Suratt, VP, This Old House at Roku, Inc. “This Old House and Ask This Old House both received Emmy nominations this year which speaks to their quality and the respect that our trusted shows still command today.” The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievements in all fields of daytime television production....

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