Bonus Online Features for October 2006

October 2006 cover

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

  • Updated! Kitchen Redesign Guide (p. 14)

    Step-by-Step Guide to Redesigning Your Kitchen

    Are you planning a thorough kitchen makeover? Let us walk you through the process....[XLINK {220623} {more}]

    Inside This Season Remodel (p. 14)

    Old House, My House Blog

    Find out what it's like to have This Old House in your house....[XLINK {http://thisoldhouse.typepad.com/oldhousemyhouse/} {more}]

    Go Green (p. 14)

    Kitchen Design - Clean, Green, and Affordable

    Kitchen designer Sandra Fairbank got all of that in just five weeks. Here's how she pulled it off....[XLINK {1178444} {more}]

    Solar Shingles

    A seamless appearance-and generous tax breaks-make rooftop power plants more attractive than ever....[XLINK {1205726} {more}]

    Construction With a Conscience

    Building and demolition take a toll on the environment. Here's how you can reduce damage-and your bottom line....[XLINK {1118092} {more}]

    Buying Green Flooring

    10 options for the eco-minded remodeler....[XLINK {1206894} {more}]

    Natural Selections

    New materials and products for walls, floors, and countertops let you build healthier without sacrificing looks or performance....[XLINK {1206894} {more}]

    Curb Appeal Extra! (p. 14)

    Photo Galleries

    Get lots of ideas for improving your exterior....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/gallery/interiors} {more}]

    Clean and Green (p. 39)

    Kitchen Design - Clean, Green, and Affordable

    Kitchen designer Sandra Fairbank got all of that in just five weeks. Here's how she pulled it off....[XLINK {1178444} {more}]

    Reusing Old Accent Windows (p. 48)

    Expert Techniques for Reglazing a Window

    Tom Silva shows how easy it is to fix a single-glazed wood sash....[XLINK {640019} {more}]

    Cool Customers (p. 58)

    Lighten Up

    Pro tips from an experienced lighting designer....[XLINK {198718} {more}]

    Meet the Good Bugs (p. 64)

    Troubleshoot Your Turf

    Surefire solutions that'll turn a thin, patchy, or weedy lawn into a barefoot-worthy expanse of green....[XLINK {212278} {more}]

    Working the Bugs Out

    Here's a safe and effective system to control the plant-eating pests in your yard....[XLINK {212278} {more}]

  • Uncle Sam Wants to Pay You (p. 67)

    Solar Shingles

    A seamless appearance-and generous tax breaks-make rooftop power plants more attractive than ever....[XLINK {1205726} {more}]

    Keepers (p. 71)

    The Feel of a Well-Worn Hammer

    Classic hand tools can be collectible, sure-but don't relegate them to the display shelf just yet....[XLINK {1218241} {more}]

    The Cleaner Cleanup (p. 85)

    What You Need to Know About Asbestos

    Unfortunately, asbestos can be found in a myriad of household materials. We'll tell you where to look....[XLINK {202235} {more}]

    [ITALIC "TOH"] experts answer your radiant heat questions ....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/search/results?query=radiant&archive=qaarticle&Search.x=16&Search.y=10&Search=Search} {more}]

    Quick-Change Floors

    New click-in, snap-together, and stick-down products let you update what's underfoot in a weekend....[XLINK {1126093} {more}]

    The Natural Choice (p. 97)

    Natural Selections

    New materials and products for walls, floors, and countertops let you build healthier without sacrificing looks or performance....[XLINK {1206894} {more}]

    15 Green Projects for Under $500 (p. 108)

    Go Green!

    Get eco-friendly interior and exterior design ideas....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/html/portals/green/} {more}]

    How to Sink a Post

    Building a clothesline....[XLINK {1531708} {more}]

    Pipe Insulation

    Insulate hot-water pipes....[XLINK {1191783} {more}]

    How to Plant a Tree

    Plant deciduous trees....[XLINK {219982} {more}]

    How to Install a Programmable Thermostat

    Install a programmable thermostat....[XLINK {1181564} {more}]

    How to Install a Ceiling Fan

    Install a smart ceiling fan....[XLINK {453858} {more}]

    Worm Bin Plans

    Build a worm bin....[XLINK {1535402} {more}]

    Recycling Katrina's Ruins (p. 114)

    House-Part Recycling Centers

    These home-improvement meccas give precious house parts a second chance....[XLINK {1537576} {more}]

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