Things to keep in your car Jumper cables Don’t assume the person who stops to help will have cables. Or you may be called on to help someone else. This dead-battery remedy can be a whole lot faster than waiting for the garage guy you call—and cheaper too. Car registration Chances are it’s in your glove compartment, but maybe you removed it to prevent identity theft. Check your state’s laws, as you may be required to have it in your vehicle at all times....
Top 5 Sledgehammers Best for Heavy-Duty Projects: Wilton B.A.S.H. 20-Pound Sledge Hammer (22036) Best Multi-Purpose: Fiskars IsoCore 10-Pound Sledge Hammer Best Fiberglass Handle: Jackson 16-Pound Sledgehammer Best Handheld: Estwing Sure Strike Three-Pound Sledge Best for Household Use: Craftsman Eight-Pound Sledge Hammer Best for Heavy-Duty Projects: Wilton B.A.S.H. 20-Pound Sledge Hammer (22036) The Wilton 22036 sledgehammer features a durable, steel-core handle and a reinforced striking head that’s fit for professionals or homeowners in need of a heavy-duty demolition tool....
Back in August 2009, Juan and his wife, Vicky, moved into their first house: a stucco ranch in Camarillo, California, about 15 miles from the naval base where he is stationed. The home’s interior was move-in ready for the family of five, but the backyard wasn’t as welcoming. “The yard was plain,” he says. “No one went out there to hang out.” As a Seabee, a member of the construction arm of the Navy engineering corps responsible for building military fortifications, Juan is skilled in carpentry and bridge engineering....
Consider why your existing dining room isn’t working: Poor flow and an overly formal tone are frequent complaints. Perhaps your current dining room functions as an awkward pass-thru and feels like less of a destination than it should. If you use the dining room only on special occasions, it may be time to give it a secondary purpose. Incorporating library-style bookshelves or a tidy work area are ways to get more function out of the room....
Tom Silva replies: The advice you received is correct: The best way to deal with old asbestos floor tiles is to cover them up. That’s enough to prevent the damage and wear that can release fibers into the air; no sealer is needed. Carpeting and a suitable pad will do the trick. In a basement I’d suggest a rubber-based carpet pad rather than a fiber pad. You could also cover the tiles with new vinyl flooring, linoleum, or even ceramic tiles....
”After 11 nominations, we’re incredibly proud that Ask This Old House won its first Emmy,” said Dan Suratt, CEO of This Old House Ventures, LLC. “Ask This Old House and This Old House continue to be the most respected and top-rated home-improvement shows in all of television.” The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production. ASK THIS OLD HOUSE® season 17, which premiered October 4, 2018, currently features brand-new episodes nationally on PBS....
In addition, bathrooms tend to be smaller-sized spaces, so if you want the space to feel larger, the right paint color can help you achieve your goal. Gloss vs. Matte Finish Bathrooms tend to be damp, with every surface exposed to moisture after each shower or bath. This means that it’s important to cover the drywall of the room—anything not tiled, including the ceiling—in a high or semi-gloss finish. The shinier and more reflective a paint is, the more repellent it is to water and mold....
What Is The Best Paint Brush For Edging? A sash paint brush, like the one used in the video above. To give you more control, wet the bristles before loading up the brush with paint. This helps the paint adhere to the bristles more evenly. How Easy Is Cutting in Paint? Even though learning the right technique will help you do this easily, it will still require some practice and patience....
Kids are fascinated with digging and playing in dirt. Which is why a sandbox is a perfect alternative to the backyard mud pit. Self-contained, free of debris, and easy to dig up with the most plastic of toys, a sandbox can keep kids occupied for hours. And as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows here, building one is as straightforward as stacking lumber in a square, fastening it together, and filling it with sand—a feat that can be accomplished in an afternoon....
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Getting Your Home Ready for Fall Get your entry ready for guests Unfortunately, a door’s weather seals, if it has any at all, can rip, compress, bend, or wear out over time, leaving chilly winter air free to enter (or expensive air-conditioned air to leave). Lucky for you, making your door draft-free is a straightforward exercise, far cheaper and faster than installing a new door. Fall Lawn Treatment: 7 Musts for Your Yard Once that’s done, enhance curb appeal with aesthetic entry upgrades like adding exterior trim, flanking the door with sconces, throwing down a doormat, and swapping entry locksets....
