In case of an emergency you should know how to turn off the gas in your home from the meter. The following steps will show you how.
Step 1. It is important to know exactly where your gas meter is located (See above image) so that in the event of an emergency, you know how to shut it off.
* DO NOT turn off your meter unless you smell gas, hear the sound of gas escaping or see other signs of a leak.
Step 2. As you face the meter, you will see a pipe running from the ground to the meter. There is a shut-off valve running parallel with the pipe usually located about 6 to 8 inches above the ground.
We thought our move from NYC to LA was harsh. It took two full-vans to pack contents of a 1-bedroom apartment and 3000 sqft design studio. But everything went smoothly and two weeks later we had all of our stuff sans a broken lamp.
Tonight on DIY Network 11:30pm/10:30c the new show Massive Moves debuts. It should put anyone's moving nightmares in perspective.
When we first saw the Tomato Tower we instantly thought of the urban and small space applications. Gardening is a growing trend and eating organically is a priority for many people. You can't get more organic than eating fruits and vegetables that are grown from your own garden.
The issue many times is space. Apartment dwellers are lucky to get a deck and if they do there is really no space for planting vegetables. Herbs are typically the only choice.
The Tomato Tower creates a very small footprint and allows you to grow flowers or herbs from the top while tomato vines grow out of the bottom. You're getting two planters in one.
We've been following this great home renovation series from the Wall Street Journal as a tech editor, Julia Angwin, continues to renovate her Harlem Brownstone.
This week she shares a humbling experience regarding the chain of command when it comes to a renovation. It's a lesson learned and fortunately Julia's pride doesn't seem like it will hinder this project.
There is definitely something to be said for making executive decisions but also for letting your paid professionals make the decisions you've employed them to make. They know their subs and teams the best and will usually make decisions much faster and with more information than you as a homeowner could. But it also never hurts to follow up and check up on everything.
A new series from BBC Two called Cracking Antiques, aims to show you how second-hand furniture and antiques could and should be a part of your own home decor.
IKEA and Pottery Barn are great but you'll never find pieces with the same character that you could discover at an antique market or used furniture shop. Minimalism and modern design has been the hot trend worldwide but many designers are looking way back to vintage furniture to infuse warmth and charm to contemporary spaces.
The latest series from our Kitchen blog is from Jennifer Volland who highlights the design and build process of her friends Hollywood Hills kitchen.
Part I: Where to Save
Part II: Where to Spend
Part III: How to Plan
HGTV is seeking charismatic, energetic, non-professional handy men and women to participate in an upcoming competition series, All American Handyman.
Strong carpentry skills, experience with tools, creativity and excellent problem-solving skills are a real plus. The winner will be awarded a significant prize package.
If you've got the goods apply here and send this along to friends or family who you think would be great on the show.
These February Favorites deserve gold stars! We've collected yours and our favorite posts from across our network for the month of February. These posts were retweeted, linked to and commented on the most.
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Many of us covet a new bathroom. We've collected some remodel and design ideas that could provide some inspiration for you to take on the job yourself or at least get you started.
Designing an extraordinary bath (tips from Waterworks founder)
Frame a beveled bathroom mirror to add some character
Choosing a vessel sink
5 bathroom furniture ideas
