Year: 2021
6 things you should know about smart home technology
You may have heard of a ‘smart home’ but what exactly can it do for you? Getting the right smart home tech and using it effectively can make your home
Read MoreMeet Sweeten Washington DC General Contractor Jennifer
This Sweeten general contractor strives to do good for others At Sweeten, the experts in our network are experienced contractors and design pros we’d be thrilled to have working in our own homes. We check their licenses,
Read MoreBehind the Build | 2021 Cottage Community Idea House
> Shake the Tree Productions Builder Jerry Effren and his team are racing toward the finish line at the TOH Cottage Community in Norwalk, CT. Builder Jerry Effren had originally
Read MoreHow to Frame Out Basement Walls
> Transform your basement into a more multifunctional space by adding walls. Whether you’d like to partition your basement into more functional areas or you’re just tired of looking at
Read MoreHow to Fill a Hole in a Brick Wall
> We show you how to fill a hole in a brick wall with mortar, matching bricks, and tools you can rent. Since it’s such a small repair, it may
Read MoreHow to Reimagine a Historic Landscape Design
> Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada uses an historic landscape design from a protégé of Frederick Law Olmsted as inspiration to transform an overgrown backyard. Steps for
Read MoreHow To Repair a Chain Link Fence
> iStock Chain link fences aren’t always pretty, but they are tough. In fact, there are generally only a few ways they can fail. Learn how to repair a chain
Read MoreHow To Bend Wood
> Stocksy Whether it’s a woodworking project, trimwork for a remodel, instrument making, or boatbuilding, learning to bend wood can take a project from seemingly impossible to doable. You just
Read MoreHow to fast-track your kitchen renovation
There are ways to cut down the time spent on your renovation without cutting corners on the renovation itself. At this point of the year, it’s incredibly difficult to get
Read MoreHow to Wrap Up a Job Successfully
Communication is key to a happy client, a good review, and building goodwill What makes a job a success? A happy client—and ideally, a great review and great portfolio pictures,
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