One of the first home improvement shows to hit airwaves, “This Old House” began airing on PBS way back in 1979. Hosted by Bob Vila, Steve Thomas, and Kevin O’Connor, the series follows the remodel of a house — typically in the New England area — over the course of several episodes. The longer timeline allotted to each flip allows for an in-depth look at different aspects of the process and lends the show more of a how-to feel in comparison to many of its competitors.
- When it comes to transforming fixer uppers into forever homes, few are as skilled and savvy as twins Drew and Jonathan Scott.
- As you rotate the knob clockwise and counterclockwise, the intensity of the light changes.
- Don’t stop at motion sensor lights; install a full home security system to match.
- The set designers brought those pieces in from two specific sources.
- To keep your family comfortable and energy costs low, set your fan to spin counterclockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter.
Equipping your fireplace with glass doors blocks heated and cooled air from escaping and amplifies the fire’s heat, which in turn reduces energy costs. Closing the damper when the fireplace …