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Founded by Russell Morash, This Old House is now in its 44th season and remains one of the highest-rated home improvement show on television. It continues to resonate with audiences as recently detailed by The New York Times, Salon, and The Atlantic. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized This Old House with 19 Emmy® Awards and 92 nominations. Chris Wolfe serves as the Executive Producer of the show, John Tomlin is the Senior Producer and Show Runner, and Sara Ferguson serves as the Coordinating Producer....

Unlike the detached one-car structures found at the end of driveways 50 years ago, today’s two- and three-bay garages are wholly integrated into the home’s footprint. They occupy a prominent chunk of prime visual real estate as well: about 33 percent of an average street-side facade. Yet, for many years garage doors remained stuck in the Dodge Dart era, just blank slabs of stamped steel or painted plywood. That began to change about 10 years ago as custom manufacturers began adding carriage-house door details, such as X-shaped braces and decorative hardware, to rival the hinges and handles used on entry doors....

Perks of a Bear Mattress The Bear mattress fleet consists of four high-quality mattresses available in various models at different price points ranging from $998 to $2,398 at queen size. Whether you want something a little more luxurious or something that’s more budget-friendly, Bear has you covered. All Bear mattresses have a Celliant cover that Bear says uses infrared light technology to promote recovery. While our testers don’t have the technology to test the claim, Bear mattress’ ability to keep sleepers’ backs aligned and pressure points cradled can help reduce aches for mornings without soreness....

Cleaning out your gutters yourself is messy and potentially dangerous if you don’t have the right tools and safety equipment. Many homeowners choose to hire professional gutter cleaners to do the work instead, particularly if their yard has a lot of trees that regularly shed leaves, seeds, and twigs into their gutters. San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, is home to more than 1.5 million residents. It offers historical sites like The Alamo and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and it has more modern attractions like SeaWorld....

To help you find the best home warranty for your home, the This Old House Reviews Team researched a variety of home warranty companies in Arizona and compared them on coverage, plans, and pricing. Here are our recommendations for the best home warranty companies in Phoenix. Top 3 Home Warranty Companies in Phoenix The highest-rated home warranty companies in Phoenix, AZ, include: 1. American Home Shield With over 50 years of experience in the home warranty industry, American Home Shield (AHS) is our pick for the best overall home warranty provider in Phoenix....

That’s why our Reviews Team researched and ranked some of the best pest control companies in Seattle, Washington. Keep reading to learn more about pest control services in Seattle and how they compare on prices and treatment plans. Top Pest Control Companies in Seattle Best of the Best Seattle Pest Control Companies Terminix is our top choice because it offers comprehensive plans, affordable services, and excellent customer service. To see what kind of plan you can get, visit Terminix’s website or call 866-569-4035....

Top 11 Tool Sets DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set DEWALT Combo Kit Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set DEWALT Cordless Drill Combo Kit Craftsman V20 Cordless Drill Combo Kit Apollo Tools DT9706 Original 39-Piece General Repair Hand Tool Set Cartman 148-Piece Tool Set WORKPRO 408-Piece Mechanics Tool Set Taiker 49-Piece Garden Tools Set Scuddles Garden Tools Set JUMPHIGH Garden Tools Set DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set This tool set comes with 192 pieces, including hex keys and socket wrenches, to help you perform all types of projects....

Pattern Trace your design (find predrawn options at Country Accents Punched & Pierced Tin) onto a sheet of paper the size of the panel you want to punch. Back it with thin cardboard for durability, then use tacks to secure the paper to both the metal and your work surface. Metal Sheets Lavy recommends 24- or 28-gauge plated metal. Try copper as a warmer alternative to traditional tin. About $10 for a 12-by-18-inch tin sheet, about $13 for an 8-by-10-inch copper sheet; CreateForLess...

And, while price usually indicates quality, with some exterior paints tagged at $40 per gallon, going by price alone can get expensive. Fortunately, there are some other indicators that will help you buy the right paint — if you know what they are. So whether your next outdoor-painting project is imminent or a few years off, read on to find out what, according to independent researchers and industry experts, makes a quality product....

TOH Idea House: Farmhouse in Fairfield County The centerpiece of the TOH Farmhouse in Fairfield County is this bold and beautiful, 22-by-44-foot great room. Designed with entertaining in mind, this modern yet surprisingly cozy space has plenty of farmhouse appeal thanks to hefty 10×12 collar ties overhead, boxed with the same live sawn white oak used on the floors. Featured: 7” Live Sawn White Oak Flooring; Live Sawn White Oak Box Beams; Trim in Poplar...

Often, it is. But buying a fixer-upper can be fraught with peril. So before you take the plunge, read our home restoration tips to make sure you have a realistic idea of what you’re getting into. “If people are unforgiving up front about assessing the costs of renovation, the value of the property and the neighborhood, and how much money they have, they can come out ahead and buy more house than they otherwise could ever afford,” says Bradley Inman, CEO of HomeGain....

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Besides using his garden and its needs as a backdrop, Proctor frequently devotes time to answering viewers’ questions. He avoids queries like “How do I keep deer out of my garden?” because saying “Don’t move into deer country” doesn’t really help anyone. Instead, he favors questions for which he can offer useful, time-tested advice. It sometimes runs counter to conventional wisdom. But his philosophy is that truth is in results, not instructions on a package....