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Explore our top frisbee recommendations, compare various key features, and get your burning frisbee questions answered below. Top 5 Frisbees Most Versatile: Discraft Sport Disc Best For Nighttime: Nite Ize Light-Up Flying Disc Best Starter Option: Franklin Sports Flying Disc Best For Kids: Activ Life Kid’s Flying Rings Best For Dogs: ChuckIt! Dog Frisbee Most Versatile: Discraft Sport Disc Pros and Cons ✔ Comes in a wide range of colorways✔ Approved and used by the United States Ultimate Frisbee Championship Series✔ Maintains throwing angle over great distances ✘ Has a stamped design that varies from order to order✘ May be hard to see some of the colors in dim light...

Top 5 Wet Vacs Best For Large Tasks: Craftsman Heavy-Duty Wet/Dry Vac Best For Medium Tasks: Craftsman Portable Wet/Dry Vac Best For Small Tasks: Armor All Wet/Dry Utility Shop Vacuum Most Portable: DEWALT Cordless Vacuum Best Filtration: Vacmaster Professional Wet/Dry Vac Best For Large Tasks: Craftsman Heavy-Duty Wet/Dry Vac Pros and Cons ✔ Has a large 20-gallon tank✔ Has wheels for easy portability✔ Comes with 10 different accessories ✘ Blower port doesn’t turn off✘ Motor can be loud while in operation...

Summer DIY Projects Get Started With a Fire Pit Our How to Build a Fire Pit project is certainly a reader favorite. No matter the season, DIYers love the idea of an open flame for roasting marshmallows and late-night hangouts. Just make sure you’re careful when you light up. 28 Easy Summer Weekend Projects Install an Outdoor Ceiling Fan Take a few indoor comforts with you when you go outside this season....

If this happens to you, you’ll need to take measures to fix it immediately to avoid further issues and emergencies. Get Regular Sewer Inspections The first step in how to manage a sewer backup is to not have one. Some plumbing companies offer an annual inspection program where they will scope and clean your existing drains. Among other things, grease can build up and harden in the pipes over time....

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Outdoor Room Design Ideas 1. Rustic swing Encourage guests and family members to sway on a slatted-wood porch swing. This one is hung with sturdy ropes, rather than chains, for a natural look. Make sure the rope is rated to hold at least 600 pounds, and check regularly for wear. Outdoor Kitchen Planning Guide 2. Mood lighting Candle lanterns hung from a hook in the ceiling or placed on tables or railings lend a subtle nighttime glow....

They’re also visually dynamic—adding unique shapes and textures to gardens large and small. Check out the other advantages of installing a rock garden, along with our favorite back and front yard rock landscaping ideas, below. The Benefits of Rock Landscaping Water is scarce in some parts of the United States, where drought-like conditions mean conserving water as much as possible. Enter rock landscaping. Rock gardens are so versatile that you can still achieve the yard of your dreams—whether you want a wilderness-inspired garden or a modern minimalist design—without wasting this precious resource....

1. Get Recommendations Start with your friends and family and then check in with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry for a list of members in your area. You can also talk with a building inspector, who’ll know which home renovation contractors routinely meet code requirements, says This Old House general contractor Tom Silva, or pay a visit to your local lumberyard, which sees contractors regularly and knows which ones buy quality materials and pay their bills on time....

That means you’ll want at least two plants (in 10- to 12-inch pots) per 100 square feet of space; if you’re in the middle of major renovations, aim for more plants. One tip: Be sure not to overwater, as too much soil moisture can lead to mold growth. Below are smart options you can buy at your local nursery. To learn more, pick up Wolverton’s book, “Plants: Why You Can’t Live Without Them” (Roli Books)....

Designer: Janet Lohman Design; 310-471-3955 Studying pictures of classic gardens while taking landscape-design courses at the University of California, Los Angeles, about 10 years ago, interior designer Janet Lohman found herself especially drawn to tidy, globe-shaped shrubs. She saw them in gardens in France, England, Italy, Spain, Portugal—all of Europe, it seemed, and dating back to medieval times. There were even references to their use at the beginning of the Roman Empire....

To do its job, siding must be sun- and water-resistant, able to withstand extremes in temperature, and stay in place when the wind blows too hard. It’s a part of your house that’s relatively easy to install, and one that will eventually need to be renewed, repair or replaced, some types sooner than others. Siding also plays a big part in the overall scheme of a home’s appearance, so certain types of siding are associated with distinct architectural styles – clapboards (Federal Colonial), brick (Georgian), Shingle-style, etc....

As This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers demonstrates, installing the blocks requires just a few basic tools and a rented saw for cutting through the asphalt. (A little muscle for lifting the blocks helps, too.) Plant colorful flowers beside the edging when the weather warms up and you’ll love how this project makes your whole front yard feel more spiffy. Shown: 11x7x4 Belgian block stones, around $4 per block at stone yards....

Dicor Self-Leveling Lap Sealant This product comes with four caulking tubes of sealant. The tubes have pointed applicators to make piping the sealant around the roof’s edges, air vents, vent pipes, leaks, and other areas easier. It also works on roof shingles made of a variety of materials, including vinyl, aluminum, and wood. Liquid Rubber Waterproof Sealant This five-gallon bucket of liquid rubber has enough product to provide several layers of sealant to a large roof....

Shown in the upper right-hand corner of the site plan, the structure looks out on the scenic Five Mile River and is the first of five duplexes to be constructed on a 2 1/2-acre suburban site just blocks from major shopping centers. Return Engagement With Covid 19 continuing to cause so many surprising challenges for the building industry, TOH chose proven partners for its second Idea House of 2021. Husband-and-wife team Jerry and Sandy Effren of Greyrock Homes designed our 2020 Modern Farmhouse Idea House, demonstrated their craftsmanship in the build, and got the project delivered in record time....

Resources: To weld the frame together, Jimmy used a MIG welder, which is manufactured by Lincoln Electric. The light generated from welding is harmful, so be sure to wear protective clothing and a welding mask. Never look directly at the light from welding. The structure of the coat rack was made using 2x2 square stock 16 gauge steel, which can be purchased from a metal shop. The coat hooks were made using salvaged railroad ties....

For this project, I’m using stock boards and a dowel from the home center, a miter saw to cut them to length, and a drill/driver to assemble the pieces with fasteners and polyurethane glue. Steps for Building a Wood Clothes Rack Step 1: Mark the legs To begin, we’ll mark the height of the shelf and location of the hanging rod on each of the four 1×2 Legs. To do so, make a mark 8 inches from each end of the boards....