Bonus Online Features for December 2007

December 2007 cover

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

  • Bonus Feature (p. 8)

    Essential Holiday Advice

    Set up the tree [XLINK {20158546} {more}]

    Hang the lights [XLINK {20158864} {more}]

    Spruce up the fireplace [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/fireplace} {more}]

    Buy the gifts [XLINK {20159429} {more}]

    Keep the roof clear for santa [XLINK {20159134} {more}]

    Holiday Contest

    Dress Up Your Home for the Holidays [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/static/holidaycontest/} {more}]

    Plugged In (p. 22)

    Online Video

    Watch Allen Gallant as he installs a new receptacle [XLINK {1618107} {more}]

    Kitchen Design (p. 25)

    Mixing Furniture Styles in the Kitchen

    A kitchen with an eclectic, added-onto-over-time look [XLINK {1089657} {more}]

    Help for the Holidays (p. 28)

    25 Gift Ideas for Under $10

    Insanely affordable stocking stuffers for the home improvement enthusiasts in your life [XLINK {1565118} {more}]

    The Ultimate Open-Plan Kitchen (p. 35)

    Choosing the Proper Fastener

    You can attach anything to hollow walls if you use the right fastener [XLINK {203389} {more}]

    Bit Kits (p. 47)

    Drill Bits Are Boring

    Our starting lineup of drill bits every homeowner should have [XLINK {1208328} {more}]

    Retrofitting Radiant (p. 51)

    The Newton TV House

    See before pictures [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/newton} {more}]

    Check out the renovation in real time on the webcams [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tv/current-house-project/webcam/0,,,00.html} {more}]

  • Tiling a Hearth (p. 55)

    Art Tiles

    One-of-a-kind craftsmanship that brings a dash of style to any house [XLINK {20084671} {more}]

    Replacing a Mantel

    Rip out and revamp this elaborate molding [XLINK {1575966} {more}]

    A Starter House (p. 62)

    Decorative Painting Techniques

    Two-Tone Patina [XLINK {20157950} {more}]

    Damask [XLINK {20158054} {more}]

    Strie [XLINK {20158006} {more}]

    An Ever-Green Tradition (p. 70)

    How to Pick a Live Christmas Tree for Your Region

    Going native can save you money and headaches long after you toss the tinsel [XLINK {20159801} {more}]

    Secret Sources 2007 (p. 74)

    Your Secret Sources

    Send us your favorite sources [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/secret-sources} {more}]

    TOH Department of Funny (p. 82)

    Make Us Laugh

    Share your best home-improvement jokes [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/jokes} {more}]

    Color by Number (p. 84)

    Color Wheel Guide

    How to pick a complementary color scheme for your next paint job [XLINK {20161202} {more}]

    Ask This Old House (p. 92)

    Online Videos

    TOH's general contractor Tom Silva offers techniques for insulating attics and walls [XLINK {20051865} {more}]

    Norm's Notebook (p. 99)

    Online Notebook

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

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