In this episode: With plans for expansion, the 1902 house is ready for demo. Electrician Heath Eastman disconnects the main power and runs temporary power for safe working. Kevin O’Connor meets Charlie Silva outside to discuss the plans to convert the front porch into additional living room space and to remove the back bump out, which will be replaced by a new three-story addition. Inside, suspicious that 1980s-era linoleum in the bathroom may contain asbestos, a natural mineral, and carcinogen, industrial hygienist John Buchard collects samples to be tested....

Sponsored by Cultured Stone and Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds Join us for a live discussion and Q&A with Amy Matthews, owner/designer of the TOH 2021 Modern Barnhouse, and Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing, Boral Stone Division. Tuesday, July 13 | 1 PM EST Watch on YouTube Live Watch on Facebook Live

Explore our top recommendations below, learn about what to look for when buying, and get answers to various questions below. Best Tilting Mirror: Moen Pivoting Bathroom Mirror Most Customizable: Hamilton Hills Brushed Metal Wall Mirror Most Lightweight: Better Bevel Rubber-Framed Mirror Best Features: Keonjinn Backlit Bathroom Mirror Best Tilting Mirror: Moen Pivoting Bathroom Mirror Pros and Cons ✔ Backed by Moen’s limited lifetime warranty✔ Has a neutral design that fits with any bathroom aesthetic ✔ Includes a spot-resistant finish that prevents water staining ✘ Not sold in other sizes✘ Has a smaller size than the other options in this review...

Top 4 Chalk Paints Best Color Options: FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint Most Eco-Friendly: Country Chic Chalk-Style Paint Best Coverage: Rust-Oleum Matte Interior Chalked Paint Most Customizable: Retique It Chalk Furniture Paint Best Color Options: FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint Available in over 50 colors, this FolkArt chalk paint allows homeowners to select an option that best suits their furniture. Because it comes in an eight-ounce canister, this paint works best for small projects, such as painting plant pots....

Best Drop Spreader: Scotts Classic Drop Spreader This spreader holds enough fertilizer in its large-capacity hopper for up to 10,000 square feet of coverage. It also has a spread pattern of 22 inches to cover around a quarter of an acre quickly. With its coated handle, it’s easy and comfortable to control. Key Features Drop design 10,000-square-foot capacity 22-inch spread pattern 26-pound frame What Customers Are Saying Overall, customers appreciated that this fertilizer spreader arrived ready to use....

These file folders can store various papers on their own, but they also fit within a file cabinet or box with sliding rails. To keep your documents organized, they come in multiple colors for color coding and include tabs for labeling. Key Features Includes 25 folders, tabs, and inserts Fits letter-sized paper Made of plastic Measures ‎11.75 by 9.25 by .01 inches each What Customers Are Saying Although customers had to purchase a file cabinet or box to use with these hanging folders, they liked that they kept their documents organized and secure....

Top 5 Gas Chainsaws Best Features: Remington Two-Cycle 18-Inch Chainsaw Best Accessories: Poulan Pro Two-Cycle 18-Inch Chainsaw Best Design: Craftsman Full Crank Two-Cycle 18-Inch Chainsaw Longest Bar: RUINOPAR 20-Inch Gas-Powered Chainsaw Best Lightweight: Husqvarna 450 E-Series 18-Inch Chainsaw Best Features: Remington Two-Cycle 18-Inch Chainsaw This 18-inch gas chainsaw from Remington is a heavy-duty tool that prioritizes comfort with its five-point anti-vibration system and cushion-wrapped handle. The gas chainsaw also features QuickStart technology, which decreases the effort needed to pull its cord and start the engine....

Top 5 Planners Most Durable: Kodexlode Planner Best For Kids: Global Datebooks Dated Elementary-Student Planner Best For Financial Planning: Clever Fox Budget Planner Best For Wellness Planning: Erin Condren Wellness Planner Best For Mindfulness: Panda Daily Planner Most Durable: Kodexlode Planner This Kodexlode planner uses paper that’s resistant to ink bleeding and other damage. It also has a durable faux leather cover. With its weekly and monthly pages, this planner helps you stay on top of your tasks....

Top 5 Roach Killers Best Application Tools: Advion Pest Control Gel Best Roach Trap: Hot Shot Ultra-Liquid Roach Bait Best For Small Infestations: Raid Roach Gel Best Roach Fogger: Raid Concentrated Deep-Reach Fogger Best Multipurpose Killer: Ortho Home Defense MAX Insect Killer Spray Best Application Tools: Advion Pest Control Gel This roach killer gel comes in four plunger tubes with several applicator heads, allowing you to line any areas of your home that are susceptible to cockroaches....

Top 5 Shark Vacuums Best Handheld: Shark WANDVAC Handheld Vacuum Best for Hardwood Floors: Shark APEX Upright Vacuum Best Stick: Shark Rocket DeluxePro Corded Stick Vacuum Best for Allergies: Shark NV356E S2 Upright Vacuum Best Robotic: Shark IQ Self-Empty Base Robot Vacuum Key Features Comes in multiple colors Has a detachable dust cup for easy emptying Has an LED light to indicate the battery life Includes a charging dock station...

Best Shower Panel: ELLO&ALLO Shower Panel Tower System This luxury shower faucet features a rainfall head, a temperature display, multiple massage jets, and a handheld wand. On the side of the panel is a button to turn the blue LED lights on to illuminate the rain shower head and temperature display if you like the look or want better visibility. Key Features Rain shower head Handheld wand Two massagers Tub spout Three control knobs LED lights Digital temperature display Two-year warranty...

Best Frosted Jar: Chesapeake Bay Soy Blend Candle Although this candle jar isn’t designed to be washed and reused, you’ll want to keep it around until its wax has fully burned. The attractive frosted glass jar and wooden lid complement each other nicely to function as a piece of home decor. With a partnership through TerraCycle, not all is lost because you can recycle the jar. Key Features Water lily and pear scent 12....

Top 5 Yoga Mats Best For Hot Yoga: Iodoo Cork Thick Yoga Mat The Iodoo Cork Yoga mat has a cork surface and a non-toxic rubber underside. The two materials create a non-slip, tear-resistant, sweat-absorbing, quick-drying, and aesthetically pleasing mat. While the mat is great for hot yoga, it also works well for a variety of other yoga and pilates exercises. Key Features 2.87 pounds Cork and rubber material 72 inches long by 32 inches wide by 0....

Ross and Heath explain the levels of EV chargers and share what they think people should have installed in their homes. The two also make some predictions about where electric vehicle installations are headed and how our garages and driveways might look different sometime in the future. Whole-House Battery Backup Before You Install an EV Charger Electric Vehicle Charging Levels Level 1: Low voltage (120V) and low amperage. 4-5 miles per hour of charge; Will come with the purchase of an electric vehicle....

Sure enough, soon after the house was finished, Gallant got a phone call from the distressed owners: Lightning had struck a utility pole near their house, sending a tidal wave of voltage through the wires, past the main breaker panel, and into the house. “It burned out the motherboard in the Sub-Zero refrigerator, fried the temperature controls in the double-wall oven, killed six dimmers, two computers, and every GFCI plug in the house,” Gallant says....

Don’t Overthink Baluster Spacing Most porch or deck projects require baluster installation, and this can be a challenging step. The balusters require even spacing that meets code (typically 4 inches or less between balusters). And, the space between rails rarely ends up being perfectly divisible with whole numbers. This can lead to askew spacing and eye-catching mistakes. Guess what? It’s avoidable. Head to the Fabric Store If you want to space your balusters perfectly, evenly, and quickly, the first step is heading to the fabric store and buying a piece of elastic band (approximately 60 inches long)....