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Hey guys, I’m Jenn from House One, and I’m here with Mike from Modern Builds. Can you tell us a little about you channel? Mike: Modern Builds is DIY and woodworking projects geared towards people in their first, I would say, 15 projects—or at least that’s what I’ve designed for people to get introduced to my channel. I started my channel when I’d been building for maybe a year-and-a-half, so I wasn’t going to pretend that I’m this huge wealth of knowledge, and that I should be teaching everybody, because I didn’t know better....

Previous episode: S20 E32 | Next episode: S20 E34 In this episode: Several Ask This Old House crew members give us an inside look at the roles their fathers played as mentors, inspiring them to pursue the trades. Tom, Nathan, Mauro, Richard, Heath, and Ross explain how their fathers were their biggest mentors, fostering their respective loves for building and fixing things and helping them become the people they are today....

The 2018 Tommy Awards On Wednesday, June 6, the winners of the first-ever Tommy Awards were announced on Facebook Live. This Old House Insiders came from all across the country to be recognized for their truly amazing home projects, and to find out who won the Grand Prize—a visit from Ask This Old House. Keep reading to learn about the winning projects—it was a tough choice, but in the end these won over the judges (including Tom Silva himself, of course!...

Best For Work: DEWALT 20V MAX LED Work Light This spotlight is a great choice for working outside or in dark conditions since it comes with three bright LED lights and two different brightness settings. Furthermore, it uses a rechargeable battery that is compatible with many other tools from the manufacturer. Key Features Head pivots 90 degrees for extra versatility Can be seen at up to 508 yards or 1,525 feet Features over-molded lens cover for increased durability Comes with a belt hook What Customers Are Saying Customers who gave this product positive reviews said that it had a high brightness level, long battery life, and was made with highly durable materials....

Top 5 TV Stands Best Design: Twin Star Pamari Wrangler Sliding Barn Door TV Stand Best Compact Stand: PERLESMITH Universal TV Stand Best For Corners: Walker Edison Simple Farmhouse Wood Stand Best Legs: Walker Edison Mid-Century Modern Wood Stand Best Storage: Ameriwood Home Carson TV Stand Best Design: Twin Star Pamari Wrangler Sliding Barn Door TV Stand This TV stand from Twin Star comes with two sliding barn doors that conceal up to six of its nine storage shelves....

Stone, brick, mortar, and concrete are the materials of the mason’s trade. The most basic of these materials is stone, which can be laid as walkways and as walls without the use of mortar. Bricks didn’t come far behind stone in the history of construction, when people realized that clay and sand could be blended and shaped into stackable units. Somewhere in that timeline, we realized that mortar speeds and eases stacked construction....

Music City has a typical southern climate: mild winters and a rainy spring, leading into a humid summer. While those can be great conditions for hitting the Greenway, it can also open the door to pest issues, from spiders and ticks to ants and cockroaches. Trying to tackle a pest invasion on your own can end up costing more money than hiring a professional, and you may not fully rid your home....

Homeowners in California’s Central Valley have to deal with increasingly hot summers, which can put stress on important home appliances and systems, such as your refrigerator and air conditioning. When these systems and appliances break down due to years of normal use, a home warranty can help protect your budget from large repair bills. Here are our recommendations for the best home warranties available in Sacramento, CA. Top 4 Home Warranty Companies in Sacramento The highest-rated home warranty companies in Sacramento, CA, include:...

Until recently, borrowing money for a new kitchen, second-story addition, or other home improvement meant going to the bank, seeing a loan officer, and hoping for the best. Today, however, you have many more options to help finance home improvements. A mortgage broker, for example, can offer more than 200 different loan programs. And brokers are just one of the many lenders eager to put together a loan that fits your situation—even if your credit history is less than perfect....

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook resuscitates a dying lawn. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time Tools & Materials Lawn mower Dethatcher Leaf rake Wheelbarrow Power aerator Shovel Broadcast spreader Hand-crank broadcast spreader Steps: Put the collection bag on your mower and then mow the lawn, cutting the grass to just 1½ inches long. Run a de-thatching machine over the lawn to remove all the dead grass and leaves....

Replacing a tank water heater Shut off the water supply to the water heater and the gas supply. Drain the water heater by attaching a hose to the spigot at the bottom and opening the draw off valve. Break the galvanized flue line connection at the top of the water heater and the gas connections. Clean the copper piping for the hot and the cold connections at the top of the water heater before you cut them using a pipe cutter....

Steps: Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time Tools & Materials Digging shovel Drill/driver Screwdriver Linesman pliers Wire stripper Working with electricity around a pool can be dangerous. Hiring a licensed electrician is recommended. Before doing any electrical work, ensure the power is turned off at the circuit breaker. Dig a 24” deep trench for the underground wire. Drill a hole to the inside of the house where the electrical panel is located....

To celebrate the launch of Season 2 of This Old House’s Clearstory podcast, one lucky winner will receive a Roku Streambar (a $129 value). Submissions close on June 6, 2021 at 11:59PM EST. Scroll down to enter and listen to the first episode of Season 2! New episodes drop every Thursday. From This Old House, Clearstory is a window that sheds light on the surprising stories behind our homes. Host Kevin O’Connor digs into the systems, structures, and materials in our homes from unexpected angles....

Best Design: Flexzilla Garden 50-Foot Hose This garden hose from Flexzilla has a distinctive green coating that can withstand severe weather conditions and temperatures between -40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The hose is also engineered with flexible hybrid polymer, allowing it to lay flat and resist kinks. Key Features Available in three-, five-, 10-, 25-, 50-, and 75-foot lengths Has a polymer blend body and aluminum fittings Works between -40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit Has kink, abrasion, and crush resistance What Customers Are Saying The Flexzilla garden hose has over 37,000 global reviews with an average rating of 4....

A bathroom renovation can be a costly project, but the flooring part of it doesn’t have to be. With many inexpensive bathroom flooring options that look high-end, it’s only a matter of choosing a style that suits your aesthetic. And with most bathrooms being relatively small spaces, you won’t have to worry about covering a significant area. The one thing to watch out for is that the material you choose should be suitable for a persistently moist environment....

Here’s a quick way to gain dry storage or living space under a raised deck: Retrofit a system that channels runoff toward a dedicated gutter. Even better, the ceiling systems highlighted below are suitable for DIY installation. EPDM rubber panels from DEK Drain ($5 to $6 per sq. ft.) drape between the lower edges of deck joists to form sloped, water-diverting troughs that resist heat, wind, fire, and UV rays. Adding the gutter—and a ceiling to conceal the drainage system—is up to you....

Attics are easy to overlook. Sure, we know about that dark, open area over the living space. But our trips into the attic are rare, so what’s the big deal? Actually, the attic is a big deal. The state of this space at the top of the house has a major impact on your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. For example, over 60% of your wintertime heat loss can be due to inadequate attic insulation....

How long do circuit breakers last? This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman says, “There is no expiration date for circuit breakers that everyone agrees on. Some manufacturers say 20 years, others say 30, and still others recommend replacement after 40 years. In fact, these devices can continue to function reliably long after they reach those ages; just replace them (or have them replaced by a licensed electrician) whenever they fail to reset after tripping....

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada shows host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know to start composting at home. Jenn shows Kevin how to make nutrient-rich, organic compost to feed a garden and create a better yield by starting with basic ingredients like leaves, food waste, water, and air. She even breaks the proper ratio down and shows Kevin a handy bin that makes the job easier. Composting is a Multi-Part Process Composting is breaking down organic materials with the presence of air and water....

Previous episode: S20 E38 | Next episode: S21 E1 In this episode: Carpenter Nathan Gilbert gives us an in-depth lesson on track saws. First, Nathan explains how track saws are changing the way carpenters and woodworkers are breaking down sheet goods. Then, he walks us through all of the different parts and adjustments that these handy saws and the tracks they ride in have to offer. After he explains the parts, Nathan shows us how to set up a track saw for a quick cut by slicing through some plywood on top of a sheet or rigid foam....