Imagine this… You’ve just gone through the process of finding a home, and you are finally satisfied with your decision. You get a really thorough home inspection, and your inspector uncovers a couple of issues that don’t worry you, but there are a few problems with the home that have you concerned. This isn’t astonishing,
Month: July 2020
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains basic chiseling techniques. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Getting Started with Chisels: Chisels Whetstone Grinding wheel Steps: 1. Buy a set of chisels of varying widths with high quality steel. 2. Chisels with wooden handles are meant for more
Well-made furniture can last multiple lifetimes—but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need care along the way. This vintage sofa, for instance, was in desperate need of a refresher. But fortunately for Alli Gannet, she was able to snag it for free, thanks to Facebook Marketplace. “The couch must’ve been from the 1950s, so I
Name: Anne and Matt Thomas and their handsome Scottie, WallaceLocation: Knoxville, TennesseeSize: 1200 square feetYears Lived In: 1 year, renting Not only did Anne and her husband Matt downsize when they moved from Philadelphia to Knoxville (from 3100 square feet to 1200 square feet), they also changed architecture styles! The home they owned in
How to Make a Nightstand with Secret Drawer Compartment and Epoxy Inlay Thank you to JET Tools for sponsoring this video – https://amzn.to/2UI36cK 🎥 What to Watch Next: Desk with Hidden Wireless Charging – https://youtu.be/hNgtcgiWJ0c Computer Desk with Hidden Cable Management – https://youtu.be/n2iog90HFsE Smart DIY Charging Station with LED Notifications – https://youtu.be/AKkyhl4qU70 ➤Join the Builders
Are the bedrooms in your home putting potential buyers to sleep—and not in a good way? From nurseries to kids’ rooms, guest bedrooms and main suites, it’s important to showcase sleeping areas as relaxing refuges from everyday life. Here’s how to transform these spaces so buyers can picture themselves having sweet dreams in your house.
As a disabled person, after a long, often frustrating day of navigating inaccessible public spaces—from mapping out a route to my destination with only a handful of metro stations with elevators to choose from, to circling restaurants and bars to in search of ramps that often aren’t there—I look forward to coming home. But
I love cleaning. I have lots of cleaning schedules and plans, and an app to keep track of them, and even a paper planner in which I write down my daily chores so I can physically check them off. This does not mean that my house is perfectly maintained, though. For me, it’s the follow-through
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the best uses for a jigsaw and how to choose the right one for the job SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: none Cost: $30-$400360 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Choosing and Using Jig Saws: Jigsaws Drill/Driver Screwdriver Lineman’s Pliers Shopping List: None Steps:
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron turns a shed into a powered-up hangout by running electricity underground. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 days Cost: $4000-5000 Skill Level: Difficult Tools: Trenching machine Shovel Propane torch Concrete mixer Hole Saw Drill/Driver Screwdriver Shopping List: 1 ½-inch PVC conduit pipe PVC
Thank you to The Home Depot Home Services for sponsoring this video. Get a free Home Organization In-Home or Virtual Consultation (closet, garage, panty, and more) http://bit.ly/3b7qrwT Home Depot Installation Services Appointment Safety Measures – https://thd.co/2WyHpiM DIY Closet Organization with Shelving and Drawers – https://youtu.be/wt0kVJOsiD4 ➤Join the FTBT Builder Club and Build Something Awesome! New
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows discusses what to look for when buying and operating an air compressor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine,
Forking over fistfuls of cash just to keep a roof overhead is pretty unsustainable. In many cities across the country, people are putting more than a third of their income toward housing, which is above what finance experts generally recommend. While the expenses that come with large cities won’t be going away anytime soon, there
In a productivity bootcamp course I listened to recently, the instructor talked about focusing your effort to create the maximum impact with the least amount of work. This, she argued, is the most productive way to use your time because it’s rare to have enough time to do everything all the time. She broke down the
Name: Victoria Richards, my husband, and two childrenLocation: Bristol, UKType of home: Mid-terrace houseSize: 1108 square feetYears lived in: 7 years, owned Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: Our home is a lovely Victorian mid-terrace in Bristol. We moved in seven years ago and
The 1960s gave the world a lot of groovy stuff—think bean bag chairs, Sputnik light fixtures, and funky colors like avocado and mustard. But some of the decor looked a lot better back in the 1960s than it does today. Case in point: Anna Westbury’s dark wood kitchen, original to her 1968 home. Its
The details Address: 4914 Marlin Way, Oxnard, Calif. Price: $933,500 Size: 2,164 square feet Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Why we have a crush on this property What’s white, blue, and breezy all over? This A-frame for sale in coastal California. Built in 1966 by Miller & Crowell Architects, the three-bedroom home is a five-minute walk from the beach. It’s been extensively renovated
Noisy neighbours getting you down?! In this video we’re going to show you how to fix the soundproofing issue in your house, so all you hear is crickets! Well, not literally, but metaphorically. This video is for everyone who is in an existing home, or apartment, and you want to try and reduce the transfer