Bonus Online Features for October 2007

October 2007 cover

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

  • Bonus Feature (p. 12)

    Everyday Green Projects

    How-to videos that'll help save water, energy, money, and your family's health [XLINK {http://search.thisoldhouse.com/TOHSearch/toh/search/search.html?type=et%3Avideo%3B&search=green&bu=} {more}]

    Water the Lawn With Your Saturday Night Bath (p. 26)

    Harvesting Water With Rain Barrels

    Learn how to catch and use rainwater [XLINK {1180779} {more}]

    Kitchen Design (p. 29)

    New Cabinets Not in the Budget? New Paint Is Almost as Good

    How to transform your kitchen with a paintbrush [XLINK {http://thisoldhouse.com/painting-cabinets} {more}]

    My Harebrained Green Schemes (p. 35)

    New Homeowner Stories

    Find new homeowner stories and tell [ITALIC "TOH"] editors your own [XLINK {http://advice.thisoldhouse.com/forumdisplay.php?f=362} {more}]

    Ending the Turf Wars (p. 39)

    Tread On Me

    Low-growing, tough-underfoot plants soften the edges of garden paths and patios [XLINK {1078321} {more}]

    Stylish and Sustainable (p. 45)

    Saving Up By Saving Water

    Five simple ways for homeowners to save water [XLINK {1543477} {more}]

    Use Water Wisely [XLINK {http://www.wateruseitwisely.com} {more}]

    The Scoop on Solar (p. 48)

    Tax Incentives

    Get a state-by-state breakdown of incentives [XLINK {http://www.dsireusa.org} {more}]

    Divining Uses for Stained Glass (p. 55

    Build a Bar Cabinet

    Step-by-Step Guide for Building a Stylish Bar Cabinet [XLINK {20058057} {more}]

    Building a Bar Cabinet Video [XLINK {20078245} {more}]

    Detecting Drafts (p. 59)

    The Newton TV House

    See the renovation in real time on the webcams [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/newton} {more}]

    Read Paul and Maddy's blog [XLINK {http://oldhousemyhouse.thisoldhouse.com} {more}]

    Building Green (p. 65)

    Forever Green

    5 traditional building products boast eco-friendly qualities [XLINK {1548032} {more}]

  • Toolhugger (p. 71)

    Heirloom Tools

    Tools your kids will fight over when you're dead [XLINK {1545961} {more}]

    Give it a Shellacking (p. 77)

    Face-Lift for an Old Door

    A pro's secrets for rejuvenating weather-beaten wood [XLINK {1210355} {more}]

    Installing a Dishwasher (p. 81)

    How to Replace a Dishwasher

    With [ITALIC "This Old House"] plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey [XLINK {1630952} {more}]

    The Recycled, Repurposed, Nontoxic House (p. 88)

    Planning a Green Remodel

    Tackling any redo is difficult, but making it an eco-friendly one adds to the challenge [XLINK {1589664} {more}]

    Healthy Home Ingredients (p. 99)

    Green Showrooms

    Eco-friendly design ideas and inspiration [XLINK {20058408} {more}]

    Sum of its Parts (p. 104)

    Salvage

    New ideas for using rescued architectural details in your home [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/salvage} {more}]

    Ask This Old House (p. 112)

    More Q&A

    Find out how to fix all your house problems [XLINK { http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/ask-toh} {more}]

    Skill Building (p. 119)

    Adding Shut-Off Valves

    Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,193777,00.html} {more}]

    Norm's Notebook (p. 123)

    Online Notebook

    More tips and techniques from [ITALIC "TOH's"] master carpenter [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/Norm} {more}]

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