Bonus Online Features for September 2006

September 2006 cover

Expand your know-how with online articles and tools related to stories you've read in the magazine.

  • New TOH Blogs! (p. 14)

    Old House My House

    Life in front of the camera and behind the scenes at my [ITALIC "This Old House"] renovation....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/blogs/oldhousemyhouse} {more}]

    The Hardware Aisle

    What's new in tools and home products from the editors at [ITALIC "TOH"] Magazine....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/blogs/hardwareaisle} {more}]

    Secret Sources

    Where to go for hard-to-find home products....[XLINK {http://www.secretsources.com/blogs/secretsources} {more}]

    The Shelter Life

    One woman's obsession with the architecture, design, and renovation of homes....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/blogs/shelterlife} {more}]

    Be Safe in the Storm (p. 14)

    Shelter from the Storm

    Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards — any season can be storm season. Is your house ready?....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/html/portals/catastrophe.html} {more}]

    Photo Galleries (p. 14)

    From shared baths to outdoor kitchens, find tons of inspirational photos....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/gallery} {more}]

    How We Cut Energy Costs (p. 14)

    Poll Results

    We ask a new question every week, so homeowners around the world can weigh in on what they're thinking and doing. Here's what you've told us lately:....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/html/polls/poll_pastresults.html} {more}]

    [ITALIC "TOH"] TV (p. 14)

    The webcams are on in East Boston....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tvprograms/currenthp/webcam} {more}]

    Show Us Your House! (p. 14)

    This Old House Community

    Here's your chance to do it yourself on Thisoldhouse.com. Access photo galleries of visitor renovations, fan galleries, games, discussion forums and more....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/html/special_features.html} {more}]

    Expand a Kitchen Without Expanding Your Home's Footprint

    Make a house more functional by knocking down walls....[XLINK {1114312-1} {more}]

    Perfect Pairing (p. 37)

    Don't Split Your Bath. Zone it

    How a shared space was divvied up into his and her spheres, then unified with a turn-of-the-century treatment....[XLINK {1179180} {more}]

  • Swingers (p. 41)

    Door Hinges

    Lining up a door with its frame to install door hinges....[XLINK {237905} {more}]

    Fixing Loose Hinge Holes

    Stopping the wiggle in your cabinet doors....[XLINK {211554} {more}]

    Air Aid (p. 55)

    Clearing the Air

    Whole-house and portable filters trap dust, pollen....[XLINK {477488} {more}]

    Get Indoor Contaminants Before They Get You

    Where are you storing the 80 pounds of dust your home gains every year?....[XLINK {1185717} {more}]

    Fall Inspection Guide (p. 63)

    Downloadable Fall Inspection Checklist

    Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical — before winter's harsh weather sets in....[XLINK {1232215} {more}]

    Installing a Lamppost (p. 71)

    Light Where You Need It

    A common sense approach to outdoor lighting....[XLINK {213652} {more}]

    A Perfect Addition (p. 79)

    Location, Location, Location

    An architect's advice for where to put the addition....[XLINK {1056515} {more}]

    Screening Rooms

    Screened porches don't have to be ordinary....[XLINK {203268-1} {more}]

    Building Character (p. 88)

    Installing Crown Molding

    Tom Silva shows you how to add sculptural interest to rooms with this architectural element ....[XLINK {1016651} {more}]

    Crown Molding Photo Gallery

    A simple angled piece of carved wood at the ceiling can turn a plain-box room into a finished masterpiece. Check out these crown molding designs, from the sleek to the multi-peaked....[XLINK {1221648} {more}]

    Want a Room With More Stature? Start With the Baseboards

    Tom Silva shows how to install baseboards that become visual anchors for any room....[XLINK {216118} {more}]

    Your Basement: Why Add on When You Can Add Under?

    Leaving your basement blank is like leaving money on the table. Here's how to fix its problems and make it a showcase....[XLINK {203168} {more}]

    101 Tips (p. 98)

    We Need Your Advice!

    We're celebrating our 101st magazine issue with a month of our best — and your best — online tips. Come back to our homepage every day in September to read our latest tips and post your own — right alongside of ours! Start posting September 1st....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh} {more}]

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