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Best Air Filter Subscription Services

To simplify the process of replacing your air filters, read on to discover the best air filter subscription delivery services with top satisfaction guarantees, filter varieties, and shipping options.
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Best Garage Heaters of 2024 (Guide)

Read our guide to learn about the five best garage heaters on the market that will warm your garage and make the space usable during the cold winter months.
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This Old House Announces Upgrade of “This Old House Magazine” to More Premium, Quarterly Publication

Premiere Print Issue in Homes Starting February 16th.
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Saving a Triple Decker with Family History

This Old House tackles the renovation of a fire-damaged "triple-decker" in Dorchester, MA.
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6 Best Snow Shovels (2024 Guide)

A snow shovel helps you clear high-traffic areas of your yard, driveway, and sidewalk after a snowstorm. To find a snow shovel that’s right for you, read our review on the best snow shovels available. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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9 Best Circular Saws (2024 Guide)

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team looks at some of the best circular saws on the market today.
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5 Best Tool Bags of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)

Our team tested and ranked five of the best tool bags available online. See how they stacked up in this review and buying guide.
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Best Work Gloves of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)

We tested and reviewed five of today's best work gloves to help you protect your hands from scratches, blisters, punctures, and more.
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Best Electric Chainsaws (2024 Guide)

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team takes a close look at some of today's best electric chainsaws.
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Best Jigsaws (2024 Guide)

If you want to make precise cuts into wood and other materials, read our review of and guide to the best jigsaws.
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S42 E14: Cold Weather Landscape

Trees and sod arrive at the house. The deck hatch is installed, and inside, a Wifi lock and new rangehood are placed.
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How to Install Precast Concrete Steps

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner remove his crumbling stone steps. Then, he tours a factory to learn how precast concrete steps are made and helps install a set at the homeowner’s house.
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How To Refinish a Wood Table with Paint

Want to breathe new life into old wooden furniture? Check out this step-by-step guide and video on how to refinish a table using paint.
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How to Replace a Lamppost

Master electrician, Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with some hilarious code violations with a new post.
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S19 E14: Precast Concrete, New Lamppost

Watch as Mark installs precast concrete steps, Mauro paints a table, and Heath installs a new lamppost.
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West Termite, Pest & Lawn Review

To avoid spending money on damage left behind from termites and other pests, consider hiring a professional pest control company. Read this West Termite, Pest & Lawn review to determine if this pest control provider is right for you and your home.
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Frontline Pest Control Review

If you notice any unwanted bugs or rodents in your home, it’s crucial that you act fast, as these pest populations can grow if left untreated, causing damage to your home. Consider Frontline Pest Control to help with your pest issue.
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DA Exterminating Review: Services and Plans

Home remedies for bug elimination may give you a temporary fix, but to receive the most comprehensive and preventative pest management, you’ll want to hire a reputable provider. In this DA Exterminating review, we’ll go over the company’s services and plans to help you determine if it’s right for you and your home.
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Lewis Pest Control Review

If you have a pest infestation, you’ll want to act fast since allowing a pest infestation to thrive in and around your home can result in costly damage or even the introduction of diseases. Read our Lewis Pest Control review to determine if this company is right for you and your home.
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This Old House® Announces First Midwestern Idea House – The Modern Barnhouse Outside of St. Paul, Minnesota

This Old House’s 2021 Idea House, the Modern Barnhouse, is a contemporary take on a traditional barnhouse.
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What to Know About Sliding Compound-Miter Saws

This Old House editor Chris Ermides delivers the lowdown on choosing and using these versatile power players.
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How to Build an Entryway Organizer

Using stock lumber, glue, and fasteners, This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor Jenn Largesse explains how to build a handy organizer for your entryway.
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How to Tune-Up and Use a Miter Saw

A miter saw is a smart tool to have in your workshop. It is often used to cut moldings, baseboards, and trim with accuracy. Read on for tips and tricks for how to safely and accurately cut with a compound-miter saw.
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How To Remove a Stripped Bolt

Whether it's broken, stripped, or rusted, our comprehensive guide will tell you how to remove that stubborn bolt.
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How To Kill Ticks in Your Yard

Ticks are deeply unpleasant, blood-sucking pests that can carry and spread disease. Fortunately, a bit of preventative maintenance and some professional assistance can help keep your lawn tick-free. Keep reading to learn how to kill ticks in your yard.