What Size Gutters Do I Need? To figure out what size gutters you need, first you’ll need to calculate the square footage of the gutter’s drainage area. For a simple gable-end roof, you would only need to make two calculations, one for each slope. Hip roofs and intersecting roofs have multiple facets, and for those you’ll need to add up the area (length x width) of each surface within a drainage area to get the total square footage....
Right now, these devices generally fall under two schools of design: a. Point Sensor Activated: Sensors are placed in “high risk areas,” like around a washing machine, under a water tank, etc. Sensors then connect remotely to a valve that’s installed near the main shutoff. When the sensors detect water, they communicate with the valve and tell it to shut off. i. Pros: Fast response time once it detects a leak, and it can talk to a large number of sensors....
From the moment we stepped into this house, I was redesigning everything,” says architect Derek Rubinoff, who, along with his wife, Robyn Marder, loved their home’s Victorian character but knew the house needed an overhaul. Its history as a two-family home had left behind some significant layout dysfunctions, including a bare-bones kitchen with its sink in the pantry and unattached lower and upper cabinets sitting on the floor. On the second floor was another kitchen and a dining area where bedrooms should have been, and a glass-paneled wood door connected the couple’s bedroom with their daughter’s....
Before It all started with a simple plea from Lisa and Jim, who entered This Old House’s Real-Life Photoshop Redo Contest in hopes of winning all-new James Hardie siding for their 1925 cedar-shingled cottage near Syracuse, New York. “They say don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but it’s hard not to,” she wrote in her entry. “Please help us with our book cover.” And so we did. The Photoshop Rendering “The process was really fun,” says Lisa Steele of seeing the plan on paper take shape on the house....
In this episode: In Tool Lab, Nathan Gilbert talks all about saw blades. Having the right blade can significantly impact the table saw’s performance, quality of the cut, and safety. He explains that the stock blades on a table saw are for general use and not the best quality. Table saw blades come in three categories: ripping, cross-cutting, and combination. Nathan then goes into the blade anatomy, explaining the difference in teeth, kerf thickness, and coatings are designed to impact the cut....
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....
It was the large kitchen and open floor plan that sold Meg Copley on her 1931 house in Norwalk, CT. But she’s not a fan of the blue vinyl siding or the awkward office bump out in front, saying, “It just seems like an afterthought.” So we asked architect Jeff Troyer to help Meg envision her Colonial Revival’s true potential. “My primary goal was to better integrate the front addition and to extend the entry to really accentuate it,” Troyer says....
Without spending too much extra money, Jenn shows you how to expand your garden while blending it in with an already established landscape. How to Maintain Overgrown Perennials Steps for Expanding a Garden: What You Need: To redefine and expand the garden area, Jenn lined the garden bed with gray cobblestones. These were sourced by Plymouth Quarries. Most of the plants Jenn used in the garden were already existing and just needed to be divided up....
Best For Tabletops: Sport Squad Tabletop Air Hockey Table Most Versatile: Best Choice Products 4-in-1 Multi Game Table Best Entry-Level: Triumph Sports Fire ‘n Ice Air Hockey Table Best Features: Triumph Sports Lumen-X Air Hockey Table Best Full-Size: ESPN Sports Air Hockey Game Table Best For Tabletops: Sport Squad Tabletop Air Hockey Table Pros and Cons ✔ Has puck returns on both sides✔ Comes with two pucks✔ Uses rubber foot pads to protect your table ✘ Not meant for serious, competitive games✘ Doesn’t offer electronic scoring...
Most Durable: Stanley Classic Wide Mouth Bottle Key Features Can keep contents hot or cold for up to 24 hours Has a leak-resistant, multi-purpose lid Comes in several colors Has a collapsible handle, making it easy to transport What Customers Are Saying Customers who were satisfied with this thermos said that it had excellent heat retention, was well-designed, and had a large capacity. However, others who were not happy with this product said that it was prone to leaking, while some said it didn’t stay hot for as long as they anticipated....
Top 5 Gas Grills Best Medium Capacity: Weber Three-Burner Natural Gas Grill Best Wheels: Weber Spirit Gas Grill Best Side Burner: Char-Broil Performance Four-Burner Cart-Style Liquid Propane Gas Grill Most Cooking Space: Cuisinart Propane Full-Size Four-Burner Gas Grill Most Lightweight: MASTER COOK Three-Burner BBQ Propane Gas Grill Best Medium Capacity: Weber Three-Burner Natural Gas Grill This gas grill has a 52-inch cooking surface, providing you with 529 square inches of space for grilling meat, vegetables, and other food....
Best Spray: Black Diamond Ultimate Grout Cleaner For easy, fast cleaning, this spray has you covered. You apply it to your floors with the spray nozzle, let it sit for one to three minutes, agitate it with a scrub brush, and rinse it with water. In less than an hour, you have like-new grout. Key Features Liquid cleaner 32-ounce spray bottle Wait time of one to three minutes What Customers Are Saying Testing Right off the bat, our team noticed how easy it was to apply this grout cleaner....
Best Spray Mop: Bona Hard-Surface Floor Spray Mop Convenient and efficient, this spray mop has a 16.5-inch mop head to cover a lot of flooring in one go. It’s paired with a 34-ounce bottle of stone, tile, and laminate floor cleaner. Once you run out of solution, you can buy another jug to refill the cartridge. Key Features Comes with a spray mop, a 34-ounce refillable cartridge of cleaning solution, and a 16....
Top 5 Latte Machines Easiest Cleanup: Keurig K-Cafe Latte Maker Easiest To Use: Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker Best for Small Kitchens: Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine Most Versatile: Philips Automatic Espresso Machine Best Value: DeLonghi Espresso and Cappuccino Machine Easiest Cleanup: Keurig K-Cafe Latte Maker Key Features Can brew up to six cups before refilling Can make hot or iced lattes and cappuccinos Heats and brews in one single process—no need to wait for it to heat up before use Has simple button controls...
Anatomy of a Timberline® HDZ™ Shingle A Photo Finish Ease and speed of installation aside, beauty and ability to uphold the authenticity of the roof’s architectural integrity are just as critical when it comes to roofing, especially at a project like the TOH TV Cape Ann Project House. With nearly 6,000 square feet of roof to cover, this 1891 Shingle-style home needed a roof that would appear authentic to the home’s original style....
Top 6 Pest Control Companies in Minneapolis Terminix: Best Overall Orkin: Best for Urgent Service Aptive: Most Customizable Plunkett’s Pest Control Rainbow Pest Experts Arrow Pest Control Terminix You’ve likely heard of Terminix, as it’s one of the most well-known companies across the country—and for good reason. In fact, we found Terminix to be the best overall based on its impressive performance in a number of areas, including customer service, cost, and treatment plan options....
Launching October 24th, Clearstory is a podcast 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. Why is the window the ultimate machine? What can Las Vegas teach us about lowering our water bills? How did the Great Chicago Fire change the way we frame houses today? How do you build the perfect roof?...
Mark’s father, Carmine, founded the family business, Ferrante Tile, in 1954, handing down the old-world techniques he was taught, such as laying thick beds of hand-mixed mortar to lock tile in place. He also stressed the importance of starting with a well-prepared, perfectly level surface. “My father taught me to go all out on the prep work—it takes more time, but we get it right and we don’t have problems,” says Mark, who’s been the go-to tiling contractor on more than a dozen TOH project houses....
