Roof Repair Questions Answered Roofing Fails: How to Spot the Problem Q: How do you know when an asphalt shingle roof needs replacement? Are there clues to look for before telltale water stains appear on our plaster ceilings? —Pat, Plymouth, Minn. A: Tom Silva replies: There are several clues, and the biggest one is age. If your roof is more than 20 years old, there’s a good chance it’s due for replacement....
With no budget for a complete redo, the interior designer decided to use simple, low-cost touches to give the room a new look and highlight original details, such as hardwood floors and the scalloped wood valance above the sink window. “I felt like I needed to maintain the integrity of the house,” she says. Keep reading to see how she did just that—for less. Shown: While all the cabinets and appliances are the same, new paint, fabric panels, and nickel-finished hardware give the room a colorful new look....
The answer depends on where you live. Typically, houses in warm-weather states should have an R-38 insulation in the attic, whereas houses in cold climates should have R-49. These insulation levels will keep heated air from migrating out in winter. In a cooling climate, a good blanket of attic insulation helps keep the house cooler and reduces the load on air-conditioning equipment. Most attics are insulated with blown-in loose cellulose (R-3....
We’ve reviewed the best home warranty companies in Dallas, and we’re prepared to offer our recommendations to Texas homeowners. Here are four of our top choices based on what you’re looking for in a provider. Top 4 Home Warranty Companies in Dallas The highest-rated home warranty companies in Dallas, TX, include: American Home Shield: Best Overall Liberty Home Guard: Most Responsive Select Home Warranty: Best Value First American Home Warranty: Best Appliance Coverage...
To help you find the best home warranty for your Jacksonville home, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best home warranty companies in Florida to help you determine which coverage option is right for you. Keep reading for our top recommendations. Top 3 Home Warranty Companies in Jacksonville The best home warranty companies in Jacksonville, FL, include: 1. American Home Shield American Home Shield is a leading home warranty company that serves most areas in the United States, including Jacksonville....
Pictured: A Dutch Colonial Revival house in Detroit’s The Villages neighborhood. Best Place for Bargains The Villages, Detroit, Michigan Yeah, times are tough in Detroit. Still, we can’t overlook its bargain-hunter’s bounty of architectural riches—just one reason we’re betting on the city’s survival. Although the Motor City’s economy is in tatters, the people who live in The Villages, a collection of six historic neighborhoods three miles east of downtown, remain upbeat....
Even though there a lot of old-house bargains these days, here are 32 places where the Bungalows, Queen Annes, and Italianates have enticingly low price tags. Union Springs, Alabama On Friday evenings about 35 people meet up at Union Pizza in the small southeastern Alabama town of Union Springs to discuss important matters, such as how to properly reglaze a banged-up window, which stain to use on heart-pine floors, or whether or not to restore plaster walls....
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We asked pros from all over to break out their best material and try to get a chuckle out of us. Okay, so there are a few groaners, but we’re hoping you think they’re mostly funny. Got a good jobsite-related joke? Post it in the comments below. (But please, keep it relatively clean!)
Steps for building a Midcentury desk: Step 1: Mark the layout lines The body of the desk is made up of two plywood panels separated two ½-inch and two ¾-inch-wide boards standing on edge. The two outer dividers set flush with the ends of the plywood panels. To locate the placement of the two inside dividers, measure and mark a line 15 15/16 inches from each end of both plywood panels using a ruler or carpenter’s square....
The Components of Potting Soil Technically, potting soil is not soil. It doesn’t contain a speck of the good old familiar dirt found in lawns and gardens. Instead, it’s a carefully formulated growing medium designed to nurture plants in containers—i.e., pots. More accurately referred to as “potting mix,” this stuff is comprised of sterile filler plus organic enhancements that help plants thrive in close quarters, including: Peat moss and/or coconut coir help retain moisture that would otherwise be lost through a container’s drainage holes....
If you’re not already hooked on nitro brews, here is the deal: Adding nitrous oxide to the brew helps reduce acidity and enhance the taste. It will also make the coffee have a much thicker, bolder consistency that feels richer even without bulking it up with sugar or milk. While you are welcome to add sugar and milk, this machine will ensure that your brew can stand firmly on its own....
Can You Install a Combi Boiler Yourself? For safety reasons, it’s best to bring a professional heating contractor in to help you install your new combination boiler. The process requires running new gas, electrical, and plumbing, along with drilling holes through the house wall for vents, which requires precision and technical expertise. Combi Boiler Installation in 10 Steps: Tools You’ll Need How to Diagnose and Repair a Leaking Water Heater
Project #1: How to Add a Toe kick To finish the toe kick, Tom Silva opts for PVC boards as they are waterproof, easy to clean, and easier to cut than tile to match uneven floors. He goes through the process of cutting and installing the PVC for all of the cabinets. Steps for Installing a Toe Kick: Resources To add trim to the toe kick underneath the kitchen cabinets, Tom used 1x4” PVC trim boards, which are manufactured by AZEK Building Products....
Workhorses in the landscape, groundcovers spread to knit a tight, low-maintenance carpet of foliage that densely covers bare earth. Not just pleasing to look at, they serve a number of practical purposes as well: “Groundcovers can stabilize the soil, help it retain moisture, and prevent weeds from taking hold,” says TOH landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, who prefers them to mulch where she knows they will thrive. And while there are times when filling a bare spot with a swath of a single plant provides a welcome rest for the eye, she loves the idea of combining two or more species for a pleasing mix of foliage shape, color, and texture, turning groundcovers into a design tool rather than just a backdrop....
