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Tips for designing a high-traffic landscape: Resources Jenn selected plants and materials that could withstand a high level of foot traffic from pedestrians and dogs, as well as snow plows in the winter. For the walking path, she chose New England fieldstone steppers, which can be found at most stone yards and landscape supply stores in the Northeast. The plants she selected included panicle hydrangea, thyme, shasta daisies, butterfly bush, geranium Rozanne, boxwoods, and hens and chicks, which can all be found at home centers and nurseries....

Anne: Thanks so much for having me. Jenn: Can you tell us a little bit of an introduction to your channel and what people could expect to see if they stop by? Anne: Absolutely. Well, I’m really into farmsteading, so you’ll see a lot of kind of do-it-yourself chicken-raising and gardening but my bigger focus on education lately has been on woodworking, furniture building, blacksmithing, welding, and fabrication. I do a little bit of everything but mainly with the goal of self-sufficiency....

Ben: Happy to be here. Jenn: Ben produces ultra-modern amazing projects on Homemade Modern. I thought we could ask you a little bit about what people can expect to see on Homemade Modern, and how you got started. Ben: Well my background is in architecture. I was designing these really cool houses, but with custom architecture, you tend to work in the millions of dollars kind of budgets. I wanted to make something that was just a little bit more accessible....

Metal Roof Styles Standing Seam Its crisp lines, formed where panel edges interlock, complement a wide variety of houses, from traditional to modern. Hidden clips hold panels in place and let the metal move. Similar to shown: Universal Standing Seam in Silverstone, from $2.75 per square foot; Green American Home Slate With subtle color variations and “split” edges, these painted steel panels offer the look of slate without the weight. Each 50-by-12-inch panel, embossed to suggest six separate slates, installs much faster than the real stuff....

Resources Besides discussing the general operation of a fireplace, Mark also mentioned burning creosote cleaning logs, which can be found at any home center.

Decor Ideas for Patios, Porches, and Decks 1. Add a Porch Swing Architect and homeowner Erica Broberg Smith, left, says she’s got the best seat not in the house. A cushion and throw pillows encourage lingering. 2. Try a Stone Floor Irregular bluestone creates a grounded look that ties in with the landscape. For this new porch, stones were mortared on top of concrete. Make sure you have clearance at the door and on stair treads....

For our 2020 Idea House: The Cottage on the Cape, we chose our shingles factory-finished in a rich Atlantic Blue to save time and labor. This, together with an easy installation tool that eliminates the need for measuring, leveling and snapping course lines, makes for a swift install. White Cedar Shake Shingles: SBC Cedar

Statement from This Old House CEO, Dan Suratt: “For over 35 years, Roger Cook has provided expert landscaping and gardening advice to millions upon millions of viewers. But perhaps more importantly, he has displayed a sense of humor and warmth while going about his craft. As he stepped back from This Old House and Ask This Old House the last few seasons, Roger has maintained that grace and good-natured attitude, and endeared himself even more to his fans....

From gable to mansard, read on to learn about the various roof shape types that add character and style to homes. Gable Roof Shapes Gabled roofs are the kind young children typically draw. They have two sloping sides that come together at a ridge, creating end walls with a triangular extension, called a gable, at the top. Gable Roof The house shown here has two gable roofs and two dormers, each with gable roofs of their own....

In this episode: It’s been 20 years since the first episode of Ask This Old House aired, and the team reflects on the past two decades together. This episode covers it all, from looking at how some of the team members started on the show to insight into working with Tom Silva. First, we meet host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing & heating expert Richard Tretheway, and general contractor Tom Silva in the shop to discuss the show’s origins....

In this episode: The most critical part of the foundation is where the old meets the new. Kevin O’Connor meets expert Hugo Provetti, the local go-to person for waterproofing. It’s time in the project to start thinking about exterior colors. There are many surfaces to consider: siding, trim, roof, doors, and shutters, to name a few. Mauro Henrique and Kevin meet with the homeowners to survey the choices. Our homeowners want to up the oomph factor of the newel posts at the interior stairs and have asked Tom Silva to help....

In some areas where there aren’t sewage treatment plants, septic systems do largely the same thing, but on a much smaller scale. Waste-water leaves the house and empties into an underground septic tank that’s usually 20 to 50 feet away from the house, beginning the treatment process. What are Septic Tanks and How Do They Work? Septic tanks are made from concrete or heavyweight plastic and typically have a capacity of 1000 to 2000 gallons....

Chicago homeowners Jason and Jennifer LaFleur practically became experts last year after insulating the newly renovated kitchen in their 1919 Arts and Crafts bungalow. They learned that unlike the traditional pink stuff, some of the most innovative insulation on the market is green, made from various materials, including recycled denim and shredded newspaper. But the most airtight is spray foam derived from soybeans. This renewable alternative to spray foams—packed principally with petrochemicals—is what the LaFleurs chose for the hub of their home....

Here’s a closer look at all the beautiful hardwood products from our friends at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods that helped bring Matthews’ dream home come to life. For these barn doors leading to the ground-floor sunroom, Matthews wanted them to appear to be created of individual slats of wood, much like the Shou Sugi Ban-inspired black exterior siding. Builder Chad Maack (Hartman Homes) milled recessed grooves into the faces of the solid-core Birch and Oak Flush Doors, and stained them black to mimic the look....

Largest Capacity: Hamilton Beach Roaster Oven Key Features Made from stainless steel Has an 22-quart or 28-pound capacity Comes with a one-year warranty What Customers Are Saying Positive reviews highlighted this roaster’s ability to cook different birds of various sizes quickly. Customers also liked its sleek stainless steel finish. Those who left negative reviews said that it had a short power cord. Others were disappointed that it didn’t feature a temperature or on/off indicator....