Posts

The 8 Best RV Mattresses RV travel has seen a surge in popularity, and the trend is all gas no brakes, insiders say––meaning there are no signs of the migratory movement stopping anytime soon. If you’ve recently taken up a lifestyle that has you living in small but mighty quarters on the road, creating a comfortable sleep space is a crucial piece of enjoying the journey. But before you dive into deciding what you want based on your sleep position preferences, keep in mind that some of the most important RV mattress considerations are size and materials: To ensure the mattress fits in its specified space, you’ll need your vehicle’s measurements....

Detroit, also known as “Motor City,” is known for its ties to the automotive industry and is the birthplace of Motown Records. It’s the largest city in Michigan and, as of 2019, it had a population of 670,031. Other major cities around Detroit include Ann Arbor and Sterling Heights and the Ohio cities of Toledo, Cleveland, and Akron—all areas that require pest control services. The best pest control companies offer decades of experience, highly trained specialists, high quality equipment and products, and more....

The “Before” The wood cabinets were in great shape, but the dark finish was outdated, and made the space feel small and dreary. Protective Measures Start by laying down floor protection, and then cover countertops so they can double as a work surface. You can use canvas drop cloths, but personally I prefer builder’s paper, as it protects well, it’s affordable, and it’s easily discarded/recycled. Preparation Pays Off Yes, some people would say I go a little crazy with prep, but from experience I know that it’s not wasted time....

The neighborhood of Silver Lake has a balanced real estate market, with a pretty even supply and demand for homes in the area. So, no matter if you’re buying or selling a house, you’ll need to work with an experienced realtor to stay competitive. Read on to discover some of the top real estate agents in Silver Lake to guide you through your home buying or selling experience. Benefits of Working with a Top Real Estate Agent in Silver Lake When it comes to a competitive, booming real estate market like the one in Los Angeles, you need an experienced realtor by your side....

Add in the many choices, and you have one of the most versatile and beautiful groups of plants. The keys to those benefits are picking the right vine for the right place and giving it the structural support it needs. CHOOSING A VINE The word vine is a general term for a wealth of plants with varied ways of growing and climbing. Vines can be evergreen or deciduous, flowering or nonflowering, rampant-growing or restrained....

A century after electricity started brightening most U.S. homes and powering pop-up toasters, a second electrification of American life has begun—this one aimed at reducing the use of fossil fuels. Car manufacturers will introduce dozens of new electric vehicle (EV) models in the next couple of years, taking affordable EVs deep into the mainstream. Induction cooktops are seeing a drastic increase in market share, and several cities have banned new residential natural-gas hookups altogether....

DIY Summer Projects These 28 fun summer projects, culled from the TOH archives of great weekend upgrades, will enhance your yard, beautify your exterior, and give everyone in the family something exciting to do. Pick and choose from our DIY weekend projects that are right for your home, and soon you’ll have the most attractive and entertaining yard on the block. Make a Herb Planter From a Wagon Looking to spice up your container garden?...

Payment options (40 points): Options include purchase, loan, lease, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Companies receive points for each of those four options it provides. Solar services (30 points): Does the company provide in-house installation of solar panels and battery backups? Can the company also monitor energy production and perform energy-efficiency audits to ensure system performance. The more options available, the higher the score. Warranty options (10 points): The success of a residential solar system depends on the workmanship, performance guarantees, and length of product coverage....

Front and back entrances, the latter marked by a wisteria arbor off the alley behind his property, make a garden walk of coming home. Almost year-round, despite his Zone 6 climate, with its frigid winters and baking summers, he’s got something in bloom—in pots and borders and on top of arbors. Shade trees blot out neighbors’ homes, and it’s easy to forget, when he and his wife and their teenage kids kick back outside, that they’re in a metropolis of 600,000 people....

More than a century later, ceramic subway tile still endures as a perennial favorite for homeowners. Today’s tiles come in a mind-boggling array of colors and finishes that partner well with just about any style of decor. And they’ve made the leap from kitchens and baths to other hardworking spaces that benefit from easy-care surfaces, such as laundry rooms, mudrooms, and fireplace surrounds. Inevitably, the popularity of subway tile has expanded its working definition....

Create TV – Like PBS, new episodes generally premiere on Thursdays or Saturdays, but could be scheduled throughout the week. Stream Digitally The Roku Channel – New episodes of the current seasons of This Old House and Ask This Old House are added every Monday for free, on-demand viewing. Select past seasons of both shows are also available for free on demand and on the This Old House linear channel (channel 456)....

Watch April on Makers Channel Follow April on social: YouTubeInstagramFacebook

Welcoming Entry The core of our Idea House is a simple two-story rectangular box topped with a moderately sloped roof; the addition of a false rake gives it the appearance of a steep-roofed cottage. Gutter guards: All Weather Armour; Walkway pavers: Belgard; Garage door: Clopay; Roof shingles, underlayment: GAF; Box bay siding, soffits: LIFESPAN Solid Select; Factory-finished cedar shingles (Atlantic Blue): SBC Cedar; Triple-pane windows: Sierra Pacific; Porch flooring and ceiling: Aeratis; Lattice windbreak finish: Watco Teak Oil + Stain; Skylights: VELUX; Window boxes: Walpole Outdoors; Sod: Sodco Details that include a picket-style fence, a side porch entry, and bountiful window boxes provide classic cottage charm....

Sponsor: The Ask This Old House Podcast 2020 Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by Leviton and This Old House Ventures, LLC, 262 Harbor Drive, Stamford, CT 06902 (“Sponsor”). Sweepstakes Entry Period: The Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time (ET) September 30, 2020 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on October 16, 2020 (“Sweepstakes Period”). Eligibility: Sweepstakes open only to legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) 18 years of age or older at time of entry....

Is bigger better? Americans seem to increasingly agree the answer is “yes” when it comes to the king-size mattress. Since its 1953 debut, king mattresses have soared in popularity—more than one in six mattresses sold were king sized in 2018, according to the International Sleep Products Association. But the king of kings when it comes to mattresses? The California king, of course. So if you’re a couple that could use the extra wiggle room—or even simply a solo sleeper looking to upgrade—and it’s time to size up, you may want to consider the best California king mattress for your lifestyle....

To share feedback or ask a question about this article, send a note to our Reviews Team at reviews@thisoldhousereviews.com.

Top 5 Best Home Security Systems in Denver Compare Home Security Companies ADT Home Security ADT combines 24/7 professional monitoring and high-quality security equipment into a variety of packages. With its packages, ADT offers a generous six-month money-back guarantee if the equipment experiences unresolvable issues. Continue reading for the specifics on ADT’s different packages. ADT sells the following additional equipment: Flood sensor, glass break sensor, video doorbell camera, indoor and outdoor cameras, touchscreen keypad, panic button, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector Learn more: ADT Home Security Review...