Bonus Online Features for April 2009

April 2009 cover

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

  • Bonus (p. 6)

    Money Savers

    Discover 21 more money-savers you can use this week [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/save-money} {more}]

    Letter (p. 11)

    Reader Remodel Site

    Upload and share photos of before-and-after projects you've finished and browse hundreds more from fellow readers [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/yourtoh} {more}]

    Submit Your Tips

    Contribute time-saving tricks and money-saving ideas to our bank of information [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/tips} {more}]

    Checklist (p. 12)

    Reseed Your Lawn

    How to seed a lawn [XLINK {1099789} {more}]

    When to plant grass seed for your region [XLINK {486816} {more}]

    Save on Upkeep

    Get more strategies for reducing home upkeep [XLINK {20250928} {more}]

    Reader Mail (p. 14)

    A Family Affair

    This story struck a chord with one nostalgic homeowner [XLINK {20265857} {more}]

    Fighting for a Gritty Garage

    A reader who loves every stain in his garage took offense to this story [XLINK {20174654} {more}]

    Home News (p. 16)

    Tool News

    See more tool coverage [XLINK {http://hardwareaisle.thisoldhouse.com/} {more}]

    Home Solutions (p. 19)

    Pet-Bed Cubby

    Make furry friends feel at home [XLINK {1207059} {more}]

    Easy Furniture Repairs

    How to give it a shellacking [XLINK {20073232} {more}]

    Prune Like a Pro

    How to prune and train roses [XLINK {20052326} {more}]

    Send Us Your Tips

    Post your tips [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/tips} {more}]

    Before + After: Kitchen (p. 25)

    Old Space, Whole New Look

    Have you whipped your kitchen into shape? Send us before-and-after photos and check out other remodels [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/yourTOH} {more}]

    Before + After: Garage (p. 28)

    From Garage to Comfy Rec Room

    Check out another garage conversion [XLINK {20248880} {more}]

  • Landscaping (p. 35)

    Focus on Foliage

    Got an amazing landscape? Send us before-and-after photos [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/yourtoh} {more}]

    Build It or Buy It (p. 38)

    Garden Bench

    Find ways to incorporate your bench into good garden design [XLINK {1562461} {more}]

    Pricewise (p. 40)

    White Subway Tile

    Learn how to repair, replace, and install it yourself [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tile} {more}]

    Salvage Style (p. 43)

    Cast-Iron Bathtub Feet

    Check out other ways to creatively reuse old house parts [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/salvage} {more}]

    Whaddaya Call It? (p. 55)

    Lawn Mower Lexicon

    Learn about yearly mower maintenance [XLINK {20222923} {more}]

    Weekend Remodel (p. 57)

    Build a Trellis

    Big ideas for a small yard [XLINK {20220123} {more}]

    Coming up roses [XLINK {20183656} {more}]

    How to build a wire trellis [XLINK {20220397} {more}]

    Boost Your Curb Appeal (p. 62)

    6 Exterior Makeovers With Loads of Inspiring & Money-Saving Ideas

    Check out five other knock-out exteriors [XLINK {1607633} {more}]

    More Ideas

    Found a money-saving way to boost your home’s curb appeal? Tell us about it, and check out other reader’s exterior makeovers [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/yourTOH} {more}]

    Anatomy of a Modern Vintage Kitchen (p. 70)

    Reclaimed Wood

    Get tips on working with reclaimed wood [XLINK {1606344} {more}]

    Reader Remodel (p. 76)

    My New Yard Was a Half-Acre Floodplain

    See how other readers have transformed their outdoor spaces [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/yourTOH} {more}]

    This Old House Uncovers: Hidden Ways to Save (p. 82)

    Find Materials

    Find lists of materials and tools needed for various projects [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to} {more}]

    How Do You Save?

    Got a secret for saving cash at home stores? Share it. [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/yourtoh} {more}]

    All About (p. 84)

    Concrete Pavers

    See how Roger Cook lays a paver pathway [XLINK {20057405} {more}]

    Ask This Old House (p. 91)

    Plaster

    Watch Tom Silva use the latest tricks in plaster repair [XLINK {20210037} {more}]

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