Your solution? An outdoor kitchen! These structures can help you slow down and spend more time with family and friends by putting all the ingredients for outdoor dining close at hand. Types of Outdoor Kitchens Outdoor kitchens can be as simple as a storage cabinet for cooking gear or as ambitious as a full kitchen with grill, refrigerator, sink and eating area. Either way, your yard will gain an outside “room” that’s a natural gathering spot....
Roger’s journey with This Old House began in 1982, when he first appeared on the series. At the time, he was working as the landscape foreman for the Frost and Higgins Company, but that didn’t stop him from contributing ideas and expertise to several This Old House projects, including the Bigelow Project and the Woburn House. A phone call many years later from landscape architect Tom Wirth changed everything. It was 1988, the project was the Lexington Bed & Breakfast renovation, and Roger was on board full time as the landscape contractor....
In this episode: Jenn travels to Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossom Festival and then helps a homeowner select and plant a cherry tree for his own house; Mark learns about how Mount Rushmore was built and demonstrates various techniques for cutting stone; Nathan visits Abraham Lincoln’s house in Springfield, IL. Then, he helps a homeowner to replace his traditional mortise hardware with hardware that locks. Touring the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D....
In this episode: Saratoga Springs is a town known for its natural springs, horse racing, and gardens. Master gardener Kim Purdy takes Jenn Nawada on a special tour of some of these gardens that are a part of an annual tour whose proceeds support women worldwide, called the Secret Garden tour. At the house, builder Matt Whitbeck is making progress. He is building a new foundation using a material called ICFs (insulated concrete forms)....
In this episode: Kevin O’Connor enters the house where the framing crew has taken over. In the old living room, which is now the new kitchen, he and Tom Silva meet Charlie Silva, who is about to remove the old bay window and frame for a new one that will be a different size. In Dracut, Massachusetts, This Old House has a keen interest in a four-room school that will turn into nine affordable apartments for veterans....
In this episode: With the finish line in sight, Kevin O’Connor walks through the progress. Floors are down, the trim is mostly in, and interior walls have come down for a light-filled open floor plan. The “new” historic front door the homeowners chose needs work before it can be hung. Paint removal specialist Tyler Rickman uses an alternative to chemical dipping to remove all the old paint. The HVAC system has been sized, and the ductwork and condensers are installed....
Homeowners Kysha and Jonathan fell in love with a house where South Atlanta’s first postmaster, Luther Price, lived and ran a post office and store just down the street. Price, a pillar of the community, fought for black civil rights, registered people to vote, and was involved in multiple organizations throughout the city of Atlanta. Today, the family plans to restore the dilapidated 1920s Victorian and turn it into their home as well as a classroom for the children....
No wonder showers account for 17 percent of a typical household’s water bill. That’s led to a new generation of showerheads designed to put less water to better use. Thermostatic valves have done away with the shock of temperature swings, exposed shower risers have turned into design statements, and panels of frameless glass show off artfully tiled walls and invite in natural light. Add built-in niches for essentials, a handheld shower, and a built-in bench, if there’s room....
With that in mind, we created an objective rating system to score each home insurance company. Here’s what that review process looked like: We analyze the information on each company’s website. This allows us to determine what products and services are offered by each home insurance provider. We get a sample quote from the companies by either talking to a sales representative or by using the online quote tool. This tells us what a policy looks like and costs....
In this episode: Kevin O’Connor builds a hexagon planter with maker Jenn Largesse, who demonstrates how to take advantage of the bevel cut feature on a miter saw; Jenn Nawada travels to Brooklyn to revive a stoop that has been taken over by weeds; the team shares more Home Inspection Nightmares; Mark explains what to understand when buying a home with a wood burning fireplace; Heath installs an electric fireplace insert into an unconventional opening with zero clearance....
That’s where the summer flowering plants below come in. They’ll churn out blooms for weeks on end this summer. In most cases, you can harvest armloads to fill vases or give away, and still have plenty left to enjoy in your garden beds long past Labor Day. Flowers That Bloom All Summer Perennial Hibiscus (H. moscheutos) Also known as rose-mallow and swamp hibiscus, this garden standout was bred from wildflowers native to the East and South....
Top 4 Juicers Best Accessories: Breville BJE200XL Juice Fountain Most Customizable: Jocuu Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor Best Speed Control: Cuisinart CJE-1000 Die-Cast Juice Extractor Most Powerful: Mueller Austria Juicer Best Accessories: Breville BJE200XL Juice Fountain Pros and Cons ✔ Features a large three-inch chute so that you can juice whole fruits and vegetables✔ Has a durable stainless steel cutting disc✔ Has a compact design that doesn’t take up much counter space ✘ Only has one speed setting✘ Noted by some customers that their model leaked wet pulp...
Easiest To Score: Winmau Blade 5 Bristle Dartboard Pros and Cons ✔ Endorsed by the British Darts Organization✔ Has a triple-wheel lock-and-level system to secure to nearly any surface✔ Has a large 17.75-inch scoring surface ✘ Doesn’t come with darts✘ Has a short 30-day warranty What Customers Are Saying Customers liked the build of this dartboard, saying that it was sturdy and long-lasting. Some also said that its design limited bounce outs....
Top 5 Mops Best Scrubbing: BISSELL PowerFresh Steam Mop Best Pack: Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Microfiber Floor Mop Best Handle: Microfiber Wholesale Mop Best Mop Head: O-Cedar ProMist MAX Microfiber Spray Mop Best Robot Mop: iRobot 240 Braava Robot Mop Best Scrubbing: BISSELL PowerFresh Steam Mop This mop provides a 100% chemical-free clean and can remove 99.9% of germs on your floor. The mop’s steam can be customized to three levels, and its optional scent discs can be used to get rid of lingering smells....
Top 5 Pegboards Best Value: Wall Control 30-P-3232GV Galvanized Steel Pegboard Pack Most Customizable: Wall Control 4-Foot Metal Pegboard Standard Tool Storage Kit Most Storage Space: WallPeg Black Plastic Pegboard Panels Best For Small Tools: Azar Displays 70-Piece Pegboard Organizer Kit Most Durable: Azar Displays 771620-WHT Pegboard 1-Sided Wall Panel Key Features Available in black, silver, gray, beige, blue, green, orange, red, white, or yellow Available with or without hardware Comes with two panels that are 32 x 16 inches Made of galvanized steel Has round and slotted holes for mounting...
Created by the same team that brought viewers “This Old House,” “Idea House: Mountain Modern” features a husband-and-wife-led design-build firm in the Denver, Colorado area that specializes in a style called “Mountain Modern.” These homes connect modern design with building science – they are built to be energy efficient and beautiful For seven years, “This Old House” worked with new builders to test the latest materials and techniques in the building industry – “Idea House” was what those builds were called....
“To be recognized and honored with nominations after four decades since premiering as the original home improvement show is a testament to the quality and standards that This Old House has maintained,” said Dan Suratt, VP, This Old House at Roku, Inc. “We are beyond proud of the nomination for our incomparable host, Kevin O’Connor, who puts his heart and soul into the making of our beloved shows.” As previously announced, This Old House will be recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards on June 18th....
