In this episode: Kevin O’Connor returns to the 1890s Victorian to see that the siding is gone, the house wrap is on, and the new windows are going in. The rickety porch is removed in the back, the entryway is changed, and some rotted house sills are replaced. He finds builder Deliandro and Tom Silva starting on the window casings using a PVC product that won’t rot. He gives them a hand at trimming one of the front porch windows....

In this episode: The once electric blue 1890s Victorian has taken on a new look with a lighter exterior paint color, keeping with the period the home was built. On the interior, the design theme is a mix of old and new. Project manager Tristain O’Donnell gives Kevin O’Connor a tour of some original areas throughout, where the homeowners have thoughtfully chosen to remain untouched blending with the new. On the front porch, carpenter brothers Joey and Ricky Shelton make repairs to the old, rotted posts, and those which they could not repair are replaced with new ones they hand-routed to replicate the design of the old....

Luckily, as with all things these days, you can learn exactly how online. The Complete Guide to Puppy and Dog Training Bundle offers 12 hours of educational content through 8 courses and is just $29.99 for a limited time. Not only is this training method cost-effective, but it makes it much easier to go at your own pace too since you have lifetime access to the classes. The e-learning bundle includes 184 lectures delivered by professional dog and puppy trainer Sharon Bolt....

Top 5 Bath Mats Best Chenille Mat: Yimobra Original Luxury Chenille Bath Mat Best Plastic Mat: Gorilla Grip Patented Bathtub and Shower Mat Best Memory Foam Mat: Genteele Memory Foam Bath Mat Best Cotton Mat: Cotton Paradise Banded Bath Mats Best Microfiber Mat: Lifewit Bathroom Rug Best Chenille Mat: Yimobra Original Luxury Chenille Bath Mat Chenille is a soft, textured fabric. It makes for a good bath mat material because it is comfortable to stand on and can absorb water from your bath or shower....

Top 5 Cabin Tents Best for Sleeping: Coleman Cabin Tent Easiest Setup: Core Instant Cabin Tent Best Warranty: Browning Camping Big Horn Tent Best Connecting Tent: ‎Coleman Connecting Tent System Best Capacity: Ozark Trail Instant Cabin Tent Best for Sleeping: Coleman Cabin Tent Pros and Cons ✔ Blocks up to 90% of sunlight✔ Packs into an included carrying case with handles when it’s time to go home✔ Reduces the interior temperature by up to 10% with the included shades ✘ Stands at six feet high, so it has limited headroom for taller people ✘ Has only one door...

Top 5 Couches Best Protection: Stone & Beam Bradbury Chesterfield Tufted Sofa Most Modern: Modway Engage Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Fabric Sofa Most Traditional: Zinus Benton Sofa Best Sectional: HONBAY Reversible Sectional Sofa Best Sleeper Sofa: Flamaker Futon Sofa Best Protection: Stone & Beam Bradbury Chesterfield Tufted Sofa While the other couches in this review have a one-year warranty or no warranty at all, this couch from Stone & Beam comes with a three-year warranty to ensure that it doesn’t wear out too soon....

Top 5 Desks Most Customizable: CubiCubi Computer Desk Best For Gaming: Mr IRONSTONE Computer Corner Desk Best Basic Desk: ZINUS Jennifer Desk Best Standing Desk: SHW Standing Desk Best Storage: Ameriwood Home Dakota L-Shaped Desk Most Customizable: CubiCubi Computer Desk The minimalist design of this desk doesn’t take away from any decor in your office. The desk has a built-in metal hook for hanging purses and headphones and a fabric side bag for holding books and papers....

Best Lather: Puracy Hand Soap This 99.95% natural hand soap eliminates germs and invigorates the skin without using triclosan, sulfates, and other harsh chemicals. Its honey-like gel turns into germ-killing suds when you lather for 20 seconds. Key Features 12-ounce dispensing bottle Lavender and vanilla scent Plant-powered formula What Customers Are Saying Customers liked this soap’s pleasant scent. They also said that it worked well on sensitive skin because of its soothing and moisturizing ingredients....

Top 5 LED Lights Best Features: Govee LED Strip Lights Best Length: DAYBETTER LED Strip Lights Most Customizable: Tenmiro LED Strip Lights Best For TV Lighting: PANGTON VILLA LED Strip Lights Best For Gaming: KontrolFreek Gaming Lights LED Strip Lights Best Features: Govee LED Strip Lights Pros and Cons ✔ Can display multiple colors at once ✔ Comes with a controller that’s located on the power cord ✔ Includes a UL-certified adapter ✘ Does not have a cuttable design ✘ Can be difficult to install around corners What Customers Are Saying Those who liked these lights claimed that they were simple to install, offered bright lighting, and had an easy-to-use controller....

Best Upright Cleaner: Hoover Compact Carpet Cleaner Key Features Has a 20-foot power cord Weighs 12.5 pounds Holds 0.5 gallons of liquid What Customers Are Saying Customers appreciated the intuitive design and impressive performance of this compact carpet cleaner. They cited that it was useful for everyday cleaning tasks in high-traffic areas, such as hallways and living rooms. However, other customers experienced longevity issues, stating that the machine lasted less than a year....

Here are our top recommendations. Top 5 Vacuum Sealers Best Handheld Option: FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine Best Screen: NutriChef Vacuum Sealer Best Settings: Nesco Vacuum Sealer Best Long Seal Bar: Weston Vacuum Sealer Machine Best Compact Sealer: GERYON Vacuum Sealer Machine Best Handheld Option: FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer Machine Pros and Cons ✔ Comes with a long 5-year warranty✔ Has a removable drip tray that catches any liquids that come out of the bags during sealing✔ Has a progress bar to indicate how far along the sealing process is for each bag ✘ Takes up a lot of counter or cabinet space with its deep, wide design✘ Works specifically with 8- and 11-inch bags...

A quality professional pest control service can quickly identify your critter problem and take action before the pests continue to damage your home or spread disease. Our team has surveyed the pest control market in Edison, N.J., and in this article, we’ll discuss some of the best pest control companies in your area. Whether you’re dealing with mosquitoes, termites, rodents, ticks, or bed bugs, the six providers on our list are all great choices....

Contest details: Tell us what you or an essential worker you know have done to protect others during this unique time and why you or they could benefit from a new roof. Submissions can be made between May 3- June 7 on ThisOldHouse.com Grand prize winner will receive a new GAF roof and This Old House will capture the installation and share the winner’s story. This Old House will also conduct weekly giveaways each Friday on This Old House’s Facebook page during the contest duration....

Types of Water Heaters Gas Storage Tank Water Heater Gas burner is underneath the tank. Cold water enters the glass-lined tank by the dip tube and goes to the bottom of the tank. Through the process of convention, hot water rises to the top of the tank. A flue runs through the tank and up out of the house to take away exhaust gases. Most popular in the USA Electric Storage Tank Water Heater The process is very similar to the gas water heater....

Because the crawl space is a below-grade space under the house, you might think it’s normal to have a moist crawl space. After all, the ground gets wet and dry through the seasons and with weather patterns event. But in fact, a dry crawl space is far superior and the sooner wet crawl space issues are addressed, the better. What Causes Water in a Crawl Space? Most times, water in the crawl space gets there one of three ways: a plumbing leak, water seepage from the surrounding soil (usually after heavy rain), or condensation....

Air Fryers We expect air fryers, such as the Philips Premium Airfryer to be on sale for the Prime Early Access Sale. Air fryers are useful devices for cooking foods that taste fried with minimal hassle. They utilize an upper heating element and a fan to ensure your food is cooked evenly and are great for making things like “fried” vegetables, roasted meats, and single-serve desserts. Coffee Makers Coffee makers like this model from Nespresso are another item to look out for during the Prime Early Access Sale....

In this Episode: Revolve’s Mountain Modern house is powering forward with HVAC and electrical work nearly finished. James and Kyle meet Amber and Jesse to do a box walk checking all the outlets and fixtures are correct. Jared gets a tutorial on the heat pump from Mitsubishi. Amber shops for lighting. Best Buy delivers Kyle’s home office, and concrete is poured in James’ woodshop.