Need more ways to get a better night’s rest? Your wall color could play a role. Bedroom elements such as lighting and linens impact sleep, but the intensity and shade of a paint color has the power to affect your mood, energy level, and rest as well. Hotel company Travelodge, conducted a study to explore the power of color and sleep. They looked within 2,000 British homes and established the best colors for bedrooms....
Previous episode: Idea House Build: Buttoning Up the Farmhouse Exterior | Farmhouse in Fairfield (E2) | Next episode: Coming soon In this episode: There’s a lot going on in Fairfield, and the farmhouse is beginning to take shape. Plumber Brian shows Chris what he’s been working on now that [to prepare for] the on-demand water heaters have been installed. He’s swapped out standard PVC for a material specifically designed for flu gas, and has chosen an arrangement that requires only one roof penetration....
Whether you have a friend who maintains an entire vegetable garden or a family member who tends to a few flowers on their front porch, you’ll want to find the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. To help you with this, the This Old House Reviews Team has scoured the internet for tools, accessories, and other products that will make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Here are our top picks for the best gifts for gardeners....
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to build deck stairs. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time Steps for building deck stairs Determine the width of each stair tread. Use 4-foot level and tape measure to find the total rise of the staircase. Divide total rise by number of steps to find height of each riser. Set framing square and straightedge to height of riser and width of stair tread....
Add holiday charm to your house with a magnolia leaf garland. Gather your materials, then follow the steps below to get started. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time Materials You’ll Need for a DIY Magnolia Garland Expect to pay $75 or $80 for magnolia and $10 to $30 for juniper or cedar if you order from a florist. Also, get some nylon sting, you’ll need about 6 ft, 28 gauge paddle wire, and 18 gauge wire....
In this video, painter Mauro Henrique assists a homeowner that needs help painting her radiator cover that is suspected to have lead paint. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time How to Know If Your House Has Lead Paint The house was built in the 1950s and lead paint was being used in houses until it was banned in 1978, that’s the indicator Mauro and other contractors use to determine whether or not to test for lead....
Question: After I stripped, sanded, and stained my solid-oak kitchen table, I brushed three coats of polyurethane on the underside. It came out great. The first coat on the top looked good too. But large bubbles formed in the second coat about 10 minutes after I applied it. I didn’t shake the can, and the brush didn’t leave any bubbles behind. So I sanded them out and brushed on a new coat....
From behind-the-walls waterproofing solutions to decorative drains and profiles, here’s a closer look at the tile installation and finishing products we used at our modern Farmhouse in Fairfield County. Modern master bath The dreamy master bath was designed with a personal spa in mind—a soothing neutral palette, abundant light, a freestanding soaking tub, and a fully appointed steam shower perfect for unwinding. Electric floor warming throughout the space means there’s no stepping out onto a chilly tile floor....
Richard Trethewey and Nathan Gilbert team up to help a homeowner create space for and install a dishwasher. Richard received an email asking for help installing a dishwasher in a 1950s-built home. Installing a dishwasher can be a straightforward job but if the kitchen has never had a dishwasher before, cabinetwork will need to be done. Richard gets some help from Nathan to tackle the project. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time Steps for Retrofitting a Dishwasher Step 1: Start by making measurements Make a mark on the countertop where you’ll cut away from the sink and/or countertop....
This Old House is thrilled to partner with remodeler, designer, activist, and television personality Amy Matthews as she embarks on building her dream home: a Scandinavian-style barnhouse on a verdant farmstead in the St. Croix River Valley, located 20 minutes from downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. She’s teamed up with Chad Maack, VP of Operations at Hartman Homes, and Architect Colin Ogelsbay of D/O Architects to bring her vision to life. Here’s a peek at the progress....
Top 5 Laundry Detergents Best Laundry Pods: Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Best For Families: Gain Laundry Detergent Liquid Plus Aroma Boost Best For Babies: Dreft Stage 1: Newborn Hypoallergenic Liquid Baby Laundry Detergent Best For Sensitive Skin: Tide Free & Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent Best For Odor Elimination: Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean Odor Blasters Fresh Burst Laundry Detergent Best Laundry Pods: Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap This laundry detergent comes in the form of pods, which is less messy than liquid or powder alternatives....
LED strip lights use energy-efficient and long-lasting LED bulbs to bring creative and decorative lighting to any room. While most strip lights are thought of as a colorful way to decorate a space, they can also be a viable option for bringing accent lighting to commercial buildings and residential homes. Best Basic Option: MINGER LED Strip Lights Key Features Two spools 65.6 feet long total Color, brightness, and mode settings with an included remote control What Customers Are Saying Positive reviews highlighted the intense brightness, easy installation, and large color range that these LED strip lights had....
