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In this episode: We take a tour of kitchens—from fireplaces used for cooking in colonial times to marble counters of modern days. Follow the evolution of appliances from white to avocado to stainless as well as cabinet finishes from natural to painted. Original Air Date: Oct 4, 2020 Season 42; Ep.1 23:43 Products and Services from this Episode: Plumbing Fixtures:American StandardKohler Floors, Trimwork:Baird Brothers Fine HardwoodsHunt Hardwood Floors Floorcloths:Canvasworks Floorcloths Countertops:CaesarstoneCambriaEverest Marble Decorative Lighting:Circa LightingWolfers Lighting Kitchen Appliances:Clarke Distribution CorporationElkayInduction StovetopSub-ZeroWolf Cabinetry:The Kennebec CompanyNew England CabinetryPlain & FancySignature Cabinets Side Trip:William Flagg Homer House Design:Carole Kitchen and Bath Design Architect:Cummings Architects Tile Installation:Ferrante Tile General Contractor:Kaminski Construction ManagementKarp Associates,Inc....

When homeowners Robyn and Derek bought their home on a quiet Boston street nine years ago, it was as though time had stood still for decades. Originally built on farmland in 1894, the house was the first one-family erected in the new subdivision. Will the crew be able to bring the house up to the lifestyle standards of the 2020s? This Old House Crew Arrives The This Old House crew, including Tom Silva, Jenn Nawada, Richard Trethewey, and Kevin O’Connor, are on the scene to inspect the latest project of season 43....

Renovating an old house is hard enough. But reworking one that’s glommed onto a hillside? It’s not for the faint of heart. Builders in places like San Francisco and Los Angeles always do it, though. There, a vintage house with a view often descends from street level, held in place, in the case of this 1938 gem, “by a concrete retaining wall on the uphill side and traditional wood framing on the downhill side,” says architect Jeff Troyer, who transformed this home’s interior and exterior spaces....

Delight in the Great Outdoors Enjoy your yard well after sundown with outdoor enhancements like these: Outdoor Solar Lanterns As functional as they are decorative, these can transform your yard after dark. Simply allow them to charge in the sunshine during the day, and (depending on the model) you can expect anywhere from 6-10 hours of light in the evening. LED Bulbs LED Bulbs are an affordable, easy way to light up your outdoor space while saving energy—and money....

Top 4 Pencil Sharpeners Best For Classrooms: X-Acto School Pro Classroom Pencil Sharpener Best Color Options: Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener Best Vertical Design: JARLINK Electric Pencil Sharpener Best Pocket-Sized Design: Aipker Manual Pencil Sharpeners Best For Classrooms: X-Acto School Pro Classroom Pencil Sharpener This pencil sharpener is designed for classroom use, combining a durable plastic and alloy steel frame with a quiet electrical motor. In addition, this heavy-duty classroom pencil sharpener has a helical steel cutter that gives you rounded points, making it safe for children....

Top 5 Blankets Most Unique: CASOFU Burritos Blanket Best Wearable Blanket: Waitu Wearable Blanket Sweatshirt Most Customizable: Bedsure Fleece Throw Blanket for Couch Best Cotton Blanket: Utopia Bedding Premium Cotton Blanket Best Design: Everlasting Comfort Luxury Faux Fur Throw Blanket Most Unique: CASOFU Burritos Blanket This round blanket is designed to look like a tortilla. It can be used for everything from traveling to relaxing on the couch. If you don’t like tortillas, the blanket is also available in other food designs, such as pizza....

Best Value: Hamilton Beach Bread Maker Machine This bread maker has a backlit digital display that summarizes the bread you’re making, including its loaf size, pre-programmed setting, and crust shade. In addition to bread, it can also make cake, jam, and other sweet treats. Key Features 12 pre-programmed settings Two loaf sizes Three crust shades Delay timer One-year warranty What Customers Are Saying Customers liked that this bread maker was easy to clean....

Top 5 Dressers Most Traditional: Delta Children Six-Drawer Dresser Best Space-Saving Dresser: ROMOON Four-Drawer Dresser Most Drawers: YITAHOME 10-Drawer Dresser Most Modern: Manhattan Comfort Three-Drawer Dresser Widest Dresser: Sauder Six-Drawer Dresser Most Traditional: Delta Children Six-Drawer Dresser Pros and Cons ✔ Doesn’t contain lead or other toxic elements, making it safe to use around pets and children✔ Has safety stops on the drawers to prevent them from pulling out all the way and falling onto the floor✔ Can hang a mirror over it ✘ Has a solid wood frame, while the remaining pieces are made of composite✘ Has a chemical odor upon arrival...

Best Comprehensive Kit: M2 Basics First Aid Kit Whether you need emergency supplies for when you get lost in the woods or your son scrapes his knee, this first aid kit covers almost every situation with its 300 pieces. It contains bandages, gauze, tape, sterilization equipment, miscellaneous medical supplies, and survival tools. Key Features Contains 300 pieces Helps with medical and non-medical emergencies Comes in a soft fabric case What Customers Are Saying Many reviewers complimented this first aid kit’s value and offerings....

Top 5 Ping Pong Tables Best Outdoor Table: JOOLA Outdoor Table Tennis Table Best Basic Full-Size Table: MD Sports Table Tennis Set Most Compact: GoSports Mid-Size Table Tennis Game Set Best Conversion Top: JOOLA Table Tennis Conversion Top Best for Training: Butterfly Junior Ping Pong Table Best Outdoor Table: JOOLA Outdoor Table Tennis Table Key Features Made of plastic, aluminum, and alloy steel 173 pounds 108 by 60 by 30 inches Foldable with wheels One-year warranty...

Best Speed Control: Makita String Trimmer Kit Easiest to Use: EgoPower+ String Trimmer Best Accessories: BLACK+DECKER String Trimmer/Edger Most Versatile: WORX Cordless String Trimmer Best Value: Greenworks Corded Electric String Trimmer Best Speed Control: Makita String Trimmer Kit Key Features 15-inch cutting swath Max 6,500 RPM 18V rechargeable battery 24 pounds What Customers Are Saying Customers who were happy with this product said that it was easy to assemble and maneuver and had a long-lasting battery....

Top 5 Tower Fans Best Touchscreen: Dreo Wide-Oscillating Fan With Remote Best For Crowded Rooms: Lasko Portable Electric Oscillating Tower Fan Smallest Footprint: Lasko Tower Fan Longest Timer: PELONIS Quiet Stand-Up Oscillating Fan Best Speed Options: Honeywell QuietSet Whole-Room Tower Fan Best Touchscreen: Dreo Wide-Oscillating Fan With Remote This 90-degree oscillating tower fan offers six speed and three mode options, including normal, natural, and sleep. These settings can be selected from the fan’s touchscreen, which is easy to read and navigate....

Orkin, Terminix, and Aptive each have highly trained specialists and regional expertise. With commercial-grade products, equipment, and expertise, pest control specialists from these three companies can tackle your common household pests, as well as termites and bed bugs. Top 3 Pest Control Companies in Houston The highest-rated pest control companies in Houston, TX include: Terminix: Best Overall Orkin: Best for Urgent Service Aptive: Most Customizable Terminix We believe Terminix is the best overall pest control company, with a score of 98....

The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievements in all fields of daytime television production. The Lifestyle Programming ceremony will be presented on the Emmy® OTT platform on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET. About This Old House This Old House is a leading multi-platform home enthusiast brand, serving over 20 million consumers each month with trusted information and expert advice. This Old House connects with audiences through its Emmy award-winning television shows This Old House and Ask This Old House, its highly regarded This Old House magazine and its inspiration and information-driven digital properties, including ThisOldHouse....

What is Generation NEXT? Generation NEXT has formalized TOH’s commitment to sparking interest in the trades as a viable career path and stated our mission to help close the skills gap in America. Back in the summer of 2016, This Old House joined with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to launch TOH’s Generation NEXT apprenticeship program. This program aimed to formalize TOH’s commitment to sparking general interest in the trades as a viable career path, and started our mission to help close the skills gap in America....

Handle Materials Matter There are three main types of hammer handles: wood, steel, and fiberglass. Wood is typically the least expensive and does a decent job of absorbing shock. Steel is heavy and extremely durable but requires a thick rubber grip to minimize shock. Fiberglass absorbs shock extremely well, but it’s more expensive than wood and not as durable as steel. That said, much of choosing a hammer handle is personal preference and feel....