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Jenn: Hi I’m Jenn from House One and I’m here with Ben from Homemade Modern—Thank you so much for being here. 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....

Best Battery Life: Vont Camping Lanterns This pack comes with two lanterns as well as the AA batteries needed to start using them immediately. The lanterns have a collapsible design. You can partially close them to decrease how much light they produce or completely close them when you’re done using them. Key Features Two lanterns and six single-use batteries Powered by single-use batteries Collapsible design 140-lumen light output 90-hour battery life What Customers Are Saying Customers praised the lanterns in this two-pack for being bright, compact, and reliable....

Top 5 Car Vacuums Most Energy-Efficient: BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum Best For Pet Hair: Shark Handheld Vacuum Best For Wet Messes: Vacmaster Red Edition Portable Wet Dry Shop Vacuum Most Accessories: THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner Most Lightweight: SwiftJet Car Vacuum Cleaner Most Energy-Efficient: BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum After four hours of charging, this portable, cordless vacuum provides a powerful clean using 50% less energy than most models on the market. Additionally, the extendable crevice tool and flip brush assist in cleaning tough messes....

Top 7 Paint Brushes | Buyer’s Guide | Frequently Asked Questions | Why Trust The This Old House Reviews Team Best Foam Brush: Bates Foam Paintbrushes Best for Large Areas: perdura Deck Stain Brush Applicator Easiest To Store: Purdy Sprig Paintbrush Best for Artists: Benicci Professional Artist Paintbrush Set Best for Angles: Richard Goose-Neck Angular Paintbrush Best for Trim: Wooster 5224 Sash Paint Brush Best for Corners: Wooster Shortcut Angle Sash Paintbrush Best Foam Brush: Bates Foam Paintbrushes Pros and Cons ✔ Has absorbent foam cells✔ Measures two inches wide to paint small areas✔ Has a sturdy wooden handle...

Get This Look! Make This Rich Teal Your Fall Color These deep teal napkins and blue glass dishware are a gorgeous departure from traditional fall colors. In this photo, the Plaid Table Runner in Sour Cream is used (About $13; Target). For everything you need to get this look (including the runner alternative shown here), just keep reading. Scallop Beaded Dinner Plates Add a touch of cottage charm to this modern tablescape....

All those hours of playing Nerf hoops might finally add up to a useful skill when you bust out the pipe-ball game at your next garden party. Instead of shooting a foam basketball at a door-mounted hoop, though, you’re arcing a tennis ball at a grouping of pipes—and the rebound is nasty. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time The angled ends and the varying heights of the pipes make it a game of skill that demands nothing less than the equivalent of a swish....

Steps for Installing a Gas Dryer: Any work involving gas can be dangerous and should be left to a licensed professional. Start by shutting off the gas at the meter using a wrench or at the nearest gas shutoff upstream of where the new gas work will happen. Measure and connect a series of gas pipes, fittings and nipples to the source of the gas to the rough location of the dryer....

Ever wondered about the differences in spray paint and how to use them? This Old House painter Mauro Henrique advises what to look for in spray paint and how to apply it best. You can use spray paint for a variety of small to medium-sized projects. The variety of spray paint types allow nearly any project the perfect paint for the job. Applying primer before spray painting helps to ensure that your spray paint will have an even finish and smooth out blemishes....

Whether you get your holiday evergreen from a local lot or a nearby tree farm, read on for a few tips on how to transport a Christmas tree on a car safely and without causing harm or damage. How To Transport a Christmas Tree on a Car in 4 Steps 1. Before You Go Buy Your Tree, Measure Your Home and Car Before you leave the house, measure the height of the room where you plan to display the tree; it should be at least a foot taller than the conifer you buy....

Previous episode: S43 10 | Next episode: S43 E12 In this episode: The roof has is framed, and Kevin O’Connor goes up to examine the different angles and new dormers on the addition. He then heads back inside to lend Tom Silva a hand installing one of many new skylights. The skylights are remote controlled with retractable side screens and dimmable lighting. Richard Trethewey and Charlie Silva meet with HVAC contractor James Bouchard to talk about the high-pressure, high-velocity mini-duct system going in the house....

Few plants deliver as many practical benefits as vines. Grown on a freestanding trellis, for instance, vines quickly provide natural privacy for a deck or hot tub. Dense vines with coarse foliage bring cool summer shade as they climb over an arbor, while fine-textured vines create a tracery of green against a stucco wall. Vines can also dress up an arch or pillar with flowers, soften harsh structural lines and even hide an ugly view....

With the right touch, path lights bring the most charming features of your yard into view, creating a late-night dreamscape. Here are a few bright ideas: These ethereal globes don’t throw a lot of light, but they do signal a change in elevation in a very bewitching way. Shown: Land Mount NightOrb, about $400; nightorbs.com A clever twist From their perch above the stairs, these lamps reveal the path and the beauty of the landscape...

This article appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of This Old House Magazine. Click here to learn how to subscribe. Where a mild climate allows outdoor living year round, a thoughtfully designed yard can double your living space. That was precisely the case for Kelly and Jeff Mindell, who bought their 1930s Los Angeles bungalow in part for the good-size backyard. But the existing lot was “a wasteland,” Jeff recalls—and unsafe for their young son, with a decrepit pergola and defunct in-ground hot tub....

It seems multitasking has become the new norm these days, and many of us are transforming our homes into multi-use spaces, functioning as our house, office, gym, and even school in some cases. If you’re looking for an easy way to add a little exercise to your workday (without messing up your schedule or taking a long break to hit the gym), a walking treadmill is the perfect solution. Adding a slim treadmill to your desk set-up is an easy way to boost your daily step count without taking time away from work or your family, especially if you own a standing desk....

The fireplace wall in our new home is the main focal point of our open-living kitchen and family room, but because it’s sandwiched between the opening to the dining room and a wall of windows, it creates an awkward layout for the television and seating. To give it a purpose and de-emphasize the un-centered fireplace, I’m adding a full wall of built-ins that will house the television, hide cords, and create a beautiful focal point for the space....

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to transplant a shrub. Project details Skill Cost Estimated Time Steps for transplanting a shrub Estimate the size of the shrub’s root ball. Mark hole outline onto ground in new location with line-marking spray paint. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, and as deep as the root ball is high. Use stout string to truss up the shrub’s branches....

As he was moving through a recent job installing custom kitchen cabinets, master cabinet installer Jon Hilgenberg discovered a crack just to the right of the farmhouse-style sink. The crack happened on a glue line in a vulnerable area of the panel because of the way it was assembled. In this instance, the panel was comprised of glued-up boards and attached to the cabinet. Once installed, the panel was then cut to accept the sink....

Previous episode: S20 E23 | Next episode: S20 E25 In this episode: Carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle minor repairs on finished wood surfaces. Nathan shows Kevin how to handle light abrasions, heavier wear, and even small gouges on hardwood surfaces. He explains how to blend these repairs in and even tells Kevin when it’s best to call a professional. Next, we meet House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse as she oversees the installation of the container pool in her backyard project....

Best Multipurpose Knife: Misen Chef Knife The straight blade and sloped bolster of this chef’s knife makes this a comfortable and high-performing option for cooks of all experience levels. The knife measures eight inches long with a 15-degree cutting angle for effortless, precise cuts. Key Features Eight-inch blade High-carbon steel and alloy steel blade Alloy steel handle 1.34 pounds What Customers Are Saying Customers cited blade sharpness, handle design, and overall durability in their positive reviews....

Top 5 Christmas Ornaments Best Yearly Ornament: SWAROVSKI Christmas Ornament Best Handcrafted Ornament: Funoasis Christmas Tree Hanging Gnomes Ornaments Best For Kids: Enesco “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Stone Resin Ornament Best Subtle Ornament: Kurt Adler Clear Glass Icicle Ornament Set Best Ball Ornament: KI Store Christmas Ball Ornaments Best Yearly Ornament: SWAROVSKI Christmas Ornament This collection ornaments from SWAROVSKI is shaped into a snowflake using crystal glass. It comes in a box to keep it safe during the off-season, and it features a metal tag to indicate the year....