Bonus Online Features for June 2007

June 2007 cover

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

  • Bonus Features (p. 9)

    This Old House on TV: The Newton House Project

    Where is the [ITALIC {TOH}] crew working this season? What style house is it? Who are the homeowners? What is our experts' plan? Get behind the scenes!....[XLINK {1626217} {more}]

    Foolproof Tool Guide

    See the saws, chose among the chisels, drill through the drill bits, and more. Hundreds of photos with useful information on the tools you need in your workshop from [ITALIC {TOH}] master carpenter Norm Abram....[XLINK {26653} {more}]

    Troubleshoot Your Turf for the Greenest, Lushest Lawn Ever

    Learn how to seed the grass, irrigate the soil, fight the weeds, and groom the growth....[XLINK {26653} {more}]

    Bonus Features ([ITALIC {from Sports Illustrated}])

    Len Barker Profile:

    TOH's 6-Point Plan for Getting the Best Pros Around....[XLINK {1108971} {more}]

    Thisoldhouse.com house ad in Father's Day Guide:

    Learn how to be your own medicine-cabinet macgyver with 20+ household fixes using bathroom junk!....[XLINK {1558136-0} {more}][BR] Get things that will make your neighbors jealous....[XLINK {1623074} {more}][BR] Watch how-to videos of other guys doing work all day long....[XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video } {more}]

    Father's Day Gift Guide:

    How to go cordless for less....[XLINK {1581059-0} {more}]

    Central Air-Conditioning:

    Save energy by installing a programmable thermostat....[XLINK {1181564} {more}]

    Stains and scratches in stone countertops need not be permanent Mix and match stock trim to create stylish surround....[XLINK {202058} {more}]

    Repairing and Rehanging Exterior Shutters

    Watch as [ITALIC {This Old House}] general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how....[XLINK {1185472} {more}]

    Planting in Pots (p. 37)

    Plans for 10 Container Gardens

    We've got a container garden idea for just about anyone wanting to bring nature a little closer to the house....[XLINK {429816} {more}]

    10 Energy-Saving Bulbs

    Compact flourescents save big money and look good doing it....[XLINK {1544894-0} {more}]

    Not Too Slick (p. 43)

    Share the Pain

    Give and get advice on getting through a remodel with your relationships in tact....[XLINK {1613263} {more}]

  • Adding Dormers (p. 50)

    Dormer Types

    As architectural styles have shifted, architects and builders have invented more ways to build dormers, the little rooms that project from a roof and allow more space and light in the top floor or attic....[XLINK {1211203} {more}]

    Cool, New, and Headed to You

    Product Explosion!

    Our exclusive list of the coolest new tools, materials and products from the International Builders Show.[BR] Best New Tools....[XLINK {1618919} {more}][BR] Best New Doors and Windows....[XLINK {1622666} {more}][BR] Best New Storage Solutions....[XLINK {1622910} {more}][BR] Best New Kitchen Products....[XLINK {1622263} {more}][BR] Best New Bath Products....[XLINK {1621833} {more}][BR] Best New Products to Make Your Neighbors Jealous....[XLINK {1623074} {more}][BR] Best New Products You Can See....[XLINK {1623984} {more}][BR] Best New Products You Can't See....[XLINK {1623718} {more}]

    Zen and the Art of Sawing Wood (p. 63)

    Making the Cut

    Choosing and using handsaws....[XLINK {462274} {more}]

    Building a Fountain (p. 67)

    Don't Just Jump into a Water Feature

    Fountains, ponds, even faux streams are great additions. Just consider resource maintenance before you build....[XLINK {1606355} {more}]

    Get Out and Stay Out (p. 75)

    Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Outdoor Spaces Ever

    From backyards to front yards, pools to tree houses, here are the places where we dream we can sit back and relax in the great outdoor....[XLINK {1567553} {more}]

    Outdoor Kitchen Components

    Just in time for the weekend, a gallery of all-weather luxuries guaranteed to turn any outdoor kitchen into hangout central. Plus, our exclusive [ITALIC {TOH}] cocktail, the Rhum Repair....[XLINK {1211691-0} {more}]

    Design Your Outdoor Kitchen

    We've found great design ideas for budgets that run from modest to Hollywood....[XLINK {638594} {more}]

    Out of the New, Into the Old (p. 81)

    The Carlisle House

    A celebration of [ITALIC {This Old House}]'s 25th-anniversary remodel,from start to spectacular show-house finish, with 21 need-to-know lessons for every homeowner....[XLINK {1057819} {more}]

    Go Outside and Play (p. 89)

    Backyard from Scratch

    7 features that will transform a plain stretch of lawn into a lush landscape you'll really use and enjoy....[XLINK {1184227} {more}]

    Outside In (p. 113)

    Hidden Assets

    The newest kitchen storage solutions put every inch of cabinet space to work....[XLINK {1195128} {more}]

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