Bonus Online Features for September 2008

September 2008 cover

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

  • Web Highlights (p. 6)

    Fall Upkeep

    Install a leaf-proof gutter [XLINK {1631549} {more}]

    Service your furnace [XLINK {387559} {more}]

    Repair rotted trim [XLINK {20171567} {more}]

    More than 50 projects for fall [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/fall-upkeep} {more}]

    Around the House (p. 18)

    Send Us your Tips

    Submit your favorite tips to Around the House [XLINK {http://advice.thisoldhouse.com/forumdisplay.php?f=383} {more}]

    Mythbuster (p. 18)

    Do Dryer Sheets Deter Mice?

    Keep critters out of your house [XLINK {1116731} {more}]

    Need to Know (p. 24)

    Button Up for Fall

    Fall inspection checklist [XLINK {1232215} {more}]

    Keep your gutters in good working order [XLINK {219329} {more}]

    Kitchen Design (p. 27)

    Bold Redo

    More ways to use bold colors [XLINK {1125002} {more}]

    Bath Design (p. 33)

    From Bedroom to Bath

    See how other homeowners squeezed in a bath where there was none [XLINK {20202296} {more}]

    Problem Solvers (p. 39)

    Kitchen and Bath Special Report

    Best buys for kitchen and bath [XLINK {20210747} {more}]

    House 911 (p. 45)

    Which One Will Be Next to Topple

    Landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to use a grinder to remove a tree stump [XLINK {1632340} {more}]

    Salvage (p. 49)

    Sinks Worth Saving

    Watch the complete step-by-step for this backyard bar [XLINK {20217270} {more}]

    Paperwork (p. 53)

    Appliance Insurance

    Make sure your homeowner's insurance is up to date [XLINK {459261} {more}]

    Toolbox (p. 57)

    On a Roll

    Learn more about getting a flawless finish [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/house-painting} {more}]

    How to paint a room [XLINK {20159698} {more}]

  • Step-by-Step (p. 65)

    Butcher-Block Countertop

    Wood countertop care [XLINK {1606602} {more}]

    Refinishing butcher block [XLINK {362169} {more}]

    Everything you need to know to decide on your next countertop [XLINK {213801} {more}]

    Get the Look, Pick the Price (p. 72)

    Kitchen and Bath Special

    Learn more about wood floors [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/wood-floors} {more}]

    Reader Remodel (p. 81)

    Of Courses, We Think We Can Do Everything Ourselves

    Learn how to use salvaged materials like these homeowners did [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/salvage} {more}]

    The $500 Delivery Charge (p. 86)

    *And Other Mistakes We've Made So You Won't Have To

    Share your costly mistakes with us [XLINK {http://advice.thisoldhouse.com/forumdisplay.php?f=378} {more}]

    Bath Storage (p. 88)

    Kitchen and Bath Special

    Learn how to buy a faucet without draining your bank account [XLINK {214006} {more}]

    Building a Soccer Goal (p. 97)

    Family Project

    Get expanded step-by-step instructions and a cutting guide [XLINK {20178064} {more}]

    Watch a video of this project [XLINK {20200617} {more}]

    Workshop (p. 106)

    Ask This Old House

    Watch how Roger Cook uses a core aerator to revitalize a lawn [XLINK {20051898} {more}]

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