That said, it can be a real challenge to select the perfect fixture. Just stroll down the lighting aisle of any home store, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the countless styles, finishes, bells and whistles—and that’s before you look online. Start by evaluating your space to determine the type of fixture (or fixtures) that best fits it, whether wall-mount, ceiling-mount, or, in very large entries, a combination of the two....
Note to our favorite plumbing and heating expert: The keychain-size Style PS—with pliers, scissors, tweezers, a file, and a bottle opener—meets domestic TSA “no blade” carry-on rules. Handy on the road, even if less so on the job site. Folding Multitool by Leatherman Features Magnets hold the handles together but won’t mess up credit cards. No fingernails needed to get at tools. They pop out with thumb pressure. No rough edges or balky parts; it’s good to go right out of the box....
Some products that claim to be safer for pets and plants have environmental drawbacks, and all salts stop working in temperatures below 15ºF. Eco-Friendly Salt Alternatives Take a look at these greener alternatives to chemicals that will do just as good of a job at securing your footing this season. Sand Time-honored and cheap, it easily turns a slippery surface into a secure one. Keep it in a bucket near the door and spread it often, as it tends to thin out in high-traffic areas....
Ross Trethewey has This Old House in his blood. His grandfather first appeared on the show in 1979 before his father, Richard Trethewey, began to make regular appearances shortly after. Ross remembers visiting his father on those job sites, and as he got a bit older, he wanted to learn the trade. Why Heath Loves Electrical Finish Work Growing up in a house of plumbers, Ross says that they were taught certain techniques and values at an early age....
How Dangerous Is Black Mold in Your House? Many kinds—and colors—of mold exist. Stachybotrys, a black mold, has a reputation for being particularly toxic, but it doesn’t matter what type of mold you’re dealing with—all molds found within the house bring with them the possibility of health risks and should be removed immediately. The most likely places to find mold in the bathroom are in the tile grout, around drains, and on the walls or wallpaper....
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Tips for designing a high-traffic landscape: Resources Jenn selected plants and materials that could withstand a high level of foot traffic from pedestrians and dogs, as well as snow plows in the winter. For the walking path, she chose New England fieldstone steppers, which can be found at most stone yards and landscape supply stores in the Northeast. The plants she selected included panicle hydrangea, thyme, shasta daisies, butterfly bush, geranium Rozanne, boxwoods, and hens and chicks, which can all be found at home centers and nurseries....
Anne: Thanks so much for having me. Jenn: Can you tell us a little bit of an introduction to your channel and what people could expect to see if they stop by? Anne: Absolutely. Well, I’m really into farmsteading, so you’ll see a lot of kind of do-it-yourself chicken-raising and gardening but my bigger focus on education lately has been on woodworking, furniture building, blacksmithing, welding, and fabrication. I do a little bit of everything but mainly with the goal of self-sufficiency....
Ben: Happy to be here. Jenn: Ben produces ultra-modern amazing projects on Homemade Modern. I thought we could ask you a little bit about what people can expect to see on Homemade Modern, and how you got started. Ben: Well my background is in architecture. I was designing these really cool houses, but with custom architecture, you tend to work in the millions of dollars kind of budgets. I wanted to make something that was just a little bit more accessible....
Metal Roof Styles Standing Seam Its crisp lines, formed where panel edges interlock, complement a wide variety of houses, from traditional to modern. Hidden clips hold panels in place and let the metal move. Similar to shown: Universal Standing Seam in Silverstone, from $2.75 per square foot; Green American Home Slate With subtle color variations and “split” edges, these painted steel panels offer the look of slate without the weight. Each 50-by-12-inch panel, embossed to suggest six separate slates, installs much faster than the real stuff....
Resources Besides discussing the general operation of a fireplace, Mark also mentioned burning creosote cleaning logs, which can be found at any home center.
Decor Ideas for Patios, Porches, and Decks 1. Add a Porch Swing Architect and homeowner Erica Broberg Smith, left, says she’s got the best seat not in the house. A cushion and throw pillows encourage lingering. 2. Try a Stone Floor Irregular bluestone creates a grounded look that ties in with the landscape. For this new porch, stones were mortared on top of concrete. Make sure you have clearance at the door and on stair treads....
For our 2020 Idea House: The Cottage on the Cape, we chose our shingles factory-finished in a rich Atlantic Blue to save time and labor. This, together with an easy installation tool that eliminates the need for measuring, leveling and snapping course lines, makes for a swift install. White Cedar Shake Shingles: SBC Cedar
