Do you need to rent a moving truck? Are you thinking about a DIY rental? If you need to rent a truck for a short amount of time, what is offered by most rental companies could seem like an unnecessary expense. If you need a truck for an hour or so, Home Depot truck rentals could be the answer. Home Depot truck rental pricing works out quite nicely when you are making a local move. We will...
Photovoltaics: Everything You Need in One Guide What Is Photovoltaics? Photovoltaics is the direct conversion of light into electric power using semiconducting materials such as silicon. The photovoltaic effect is an important phenomenon studied in physics and chemistry. The word photovoltaics (PV) was first mentioned around 1890, and it comes from the Greek words: photo, ‘phos,’...
HomeGoods has a devoted following, and it's no surprise because the store has all the thrills of scouring a flea market, except you don't have to worry if the Febreeze smell on the rug is hiding years of stains or stress out about haggling for the best price. And ICYMI, the beloved retailer launched an online store last year so that you can browse everything from furniture to...
One of the most confusing and misleading metrics in real estate is area — the "size" of a house. Like most aspects of owning or purchasing a house, measuring the square footage of a home is complicated. There’s no established standard for measuring a residential property, and everyone seems to measure square footage differently. But if you get it wrong, it can affect your home’s...
Since you would rather be catching up on your Netflix queue instead of combing through hundreds of TV stand options, we did the work for you. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best TV stands on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home...
Bidets are a way to wash yourself after using the restroom, providing a refreshing experience while saving you money on toilet paper. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best bidets on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers...
LED lights can help you enhance your gaming or movie-watching setup, decorate your countertops, or just give any room in your home a new aesthetic. Here are our picks for the best LED lights on Amazon. LED lights come in many styles, sizes, and colors, making them an ideal way to add decoration and subtle lighting to your home. To help you select the lights that are right for you, the This Old House...
Trampolines can be a fun addition to your yard. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best trampolines on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon. Like playscapes, trampolines are a fun way for your...
There are several DIY ways to get rid of and prevent termites, but none are as effective as calling in a professional pest control company. In This Guide: How Do You Get Rid Of Termites? | Types of Termites | Identify An Infestation | Preventing Termites | FAQs | Professional Termite Control Services If you suspect you have termites in your...
A home fire extinguisher can be a lifesaver. Placed near an exit, in an easy-to-grab spot, it can put out a small fire before the firefighters arrive, or at least suppress the flames while you escape. All household extinguishers are classified A, B, or C (or a combination of these) on the label to indicate which types of fires—ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, or electrical—you can use them...