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Three woods of contrasting colors give the board its intriguing appearance: maple, oak, and cherry sourced from a hardwood lumber dealer. Tom and Kevin cut and glued together wood strips into identical rhombus shapes, then sliced them into six-sided pucks. When assembled into a board, they fool the eye into seeing three dimensions. As with any board in which the grain runs vertically, “a knife does less damage to the wood than on a flat-grain board,” Tom says....

Materials You’ll Need for a DIY Magnolia Garland Expect to pay $75 or $80 for magnolia and $10 to $30 for juniper or cedar if you order from a florist. Also, get some nylon sting, you’ll need about 6 ft, 28 gauge paddle wire, and 18 gauge wire. How to Make a Garland in 5 Steps Editor’s Picks: Our Favorite Holiday Decorating Ideas

How to Patch a Hole in a Textured Ceiling Materials Joint compound tray 1/2-inch drywall Wood strapping Drywall screws Joint compound Drywall tape Tools

What Causes Bad Odors in a Dryer? If your dryer isn’t smelling laundry fresh, there could be several reasons why. Let’s look at some of the main reasons you may have foul odors in your dryer. Placing Soiled Clothing In the Washing Machine Aren’t all clothes that you put in a dryer supposed to be clean? After all, if you just washed them, they should be, right? However, the problem may be how you’re storing clothing before you wash them....

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You can use spray paint for a variety of small to medium-sized projects. The variety of spray paint types allow nearly any project the perfect paint for the job. Applying primer before spray painting helps to ensure that your spray paint will have an even finish and smooth out blemishes. Otherwise, you may need several coats of spray paint to get consistent coverage. Why Apply Spray Paint Primer? Applying primer before spray painting helps to ensure that your spray paint will have an even finish and smooth out blemishes....

Can You Stain Brick? Stain vs. Paint Both stain and paint can change the look of brick siding, fireplaces, and other masonry. They each have their pros and cons, but both are good options for a brick makeover. The choice will depend on your goals. How To Paint a Brick Fireplace When it comes to ease of application, painting brick is usually the way to go. With a thick roller, an old paintbrush, and a bit of effort, you can achieve a painted look in just a coat or two....

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Roger’s journey with This Old House began in 1982, when he first appeared on the series. At the time, he was working as the landscape foreman for the Frost and Higgins Company, but that didn’t stop him from contributing ideas and expertise to several This Old House projects, including the Bigelow Project and the Woburn House. A phone call many years later from landscape architect Tom Wirth changed everything. It was 1988, the project was the Lexington Bed & Breakfast renovation, and Roger was on board full time as the landscape contractor....

In this episode: Jenn travels to Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossom Festival and then helps a homeowner select and plant a cherry tree for his own house; Mark learns about how Mount Rushmore was built and demonstrates various techniques for cutting stone; Nathan visits Abraham Lincoln’s house in Springfield, IL. Then, he helps a homeowner to replace his traditional mortise hardware with hardware that locks. Touring the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D....

In this episode: Saratoga Springs is a town known for its natural springs, horse racing, and gardens. Master gardener Kim Purdy takes Jenn Nawada on a special tour of some of these gardens that are a part of an annual tour whose proceeds support women worldwide, called the Secret Garden tour. At the house, builder Matt Whitbeck is making progress. He is building a new foundation using a material called ICFs (insulated concrete forms)....

In this episode: Kevin O’Connor enters the house where the framing crew has taken over. In the old living room, which is now the new kitchen, he and Tom Silva meet Charlie Silva, who is about to remove the old bay window and frame for a new one that will be a different size. In Dracut, Massachusetts, This Old House has a keen interest in a four-room school that will turn into nine affordable apartments for veterans....

In this episode: With the finish line in sight, Kevin O’Connor walks through the progress. Floors are down, the trim is mostly in, and interior walls have come down for a light-filled open floor plan. The “new” historic front door the homeowners chose needs work before it can be hung. Paint removal specialist Tyler Rickman uses an alternative to chemical dipping to remove all the old paint. The HVAC system has been sized, and the ductwork and condensers are installed....

Homeowners Kysha and Jonathan fell in love with a house where South Atlanta’s first postmaster, Luther Price, lived and ran a post office and store just down the street. Price, a pillar of the community, fought for black civil rights, registered people to vote, and was involved in multiple organizations throughout the city of Atlanta. Today, the family plans to restore the dilapidated 1920s Victorian and turn it into their home as well as a classroom for the children....