Bonus Online Features for May 2009

May 2009 cover

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

  • Thisoldhouse.com (p. 9)

    Great Last-Minute Ways to Make Mom Happy

    10 smart money-saving gifts for Mom [XLINK {20273925} {more}]

    12 great gifts for Mom's breakfast in bed [XLINK {20276586} {more}]

    15 fast growers for Mom's cutting garden [XLINK {20274695} {more}]

    More ideas for Mother's Day [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/mothers-day} {more}]

    Get Our Gadget

    The latest home-improvement advice and news delivered daily to your website, blog, or iGoogle page [XLINK {http://www.thisoldhouse.com/gadget} {more}]

    Letter (p. 13)

    Why You Should DIY Unto Others

    Set your to-do list aside and check out where you can volunteer [XLINK {20196380} {more}]

    Rebuilding Together [XLINK {http://www.rebuildingtogether.org} {more}]

    Homes for Our Troops [XLINK {http://www.homesforourtroops.org} {more}]

    Habitat for Humanity [XLINK {http://www.habitat.org} {more}]

    Reader Mail (p. 14)

    The Man Has a Point

    Scott's April letter [XLINK {20271859} {more}]

    Letters defending Scott [XLINK {20271861} {more}]

    Longest Unfinished Project

    Share photos and descriptions of the DIY project you just can’t get around to finishing [XLINK {http://advice.thisoldhouse.com/showthread.php?t=12113} {more}]

    Stories Mentioned on the Reader Mail Page

    Smart Storage Solutions [XLINK {20264710} {more}]

    50 Nifty Tricks for Big DIY Savings [XLINK {20250928} {more}]

    Everything You Need to Rewire a Light Fixture [XLINK {20267510} {more}]

    Boost Your Curb Appeal [XLINK {20270648} {more}]

    Checklist (p. 16)

    Prep Patio Furniture

    Need to replace webbing or make other fixes? Learn how to tackle them [XLINK {458247} {more}]

    Home Solutions (p. 21)

    Ladder Plant Stand

    Find tips and tricks for successful container gardening [XLINK {457842} {more}]

    10 Uses

    Learn new ways to use leftover materials [XLINK {http://search.thisoldhouse.com/search.html?Ntt=10+uses&bu=&x=0&y=0} {more}]

    Prudent Pit Practices

    Tips on safely quenching a fire at home [XLINK {20271787} {more}]

  • Before and After: Kitchen (p. 29)

    Lose a Wall, Gain a Workable Space

    How to install a tile backsplash [XLINK {472318} {more}]

    Help! (p. 41)

    I Have No Clue Where to Start

    How to work with architects and contractors [XLINK {1037380} {more}]

    Landscaping (p. 45)

    Make It Yourself

    Find step-by-step instructions for making a hypertufa trough [XLINK {20271744} {more}]

    Fountain How-To

    Learn how to turn a container into a water feature [XLINK {20193839} {more}]

    Build It Or Buy It (p. 52)

    Garden Tools Shed

    Check out other kinds of storage units [XLINK {191972} {more}]

    Whaddaya Call It? (p. 59)

    Cooking With Gas

    See 15 sharp grills [XLINK {1638646} {more}]

    Find more maintenance advice [XLINK {1638829} {more}]

    Home Center Project (p. 60)

    Turning Molding Into a Charging Station

    Follow a detailed step-by-step of this project [XLINK {20272895} {more}]

    Weekend Remodel (p. 63)

    Lay a Bluestone Patio

    See other flowers and herbs that grow well between stones [XLINK {1078321} {more}]

    Outdoor Kitchen Special (p. 68)

    Eat Out More Often

    Get pointers on making your own outdoor kitchen island [XLINK {20208184} {more}]

    Remodel (p. 74)

    Vintage Bath at a Budget Price

    Find other ways to give your bath a vintage look [XLINK {20053588} {more}]

    Reader Remodel (p. 60)

    After 23 Moves We Finally Found Our Forever Home

    Learn how to install beadboard wainscoting [XLINK {216493} {more}]

    TV Project (p. 86)

    9 Small Space Solutions

    See time-lapse photos of the house’s renovation [XLINK {http://thisoldhouse.earthcam.com/brooklyn/} {more}]

    Read the homeowners’ blog [XLINK {http://oldhousemyhouse.thisoldhouse.com/} {more}]

    All About: Composite Decking (p. 92)

    Follow a Pro

    How to Install Composite Decking [XLINK {1639314} {more}]

    Deck Gallery

    See more inspiring deck designs [XLINK {1197023} {more}]

    Not Just for Decking

    Learn how to turn composite boards on their edges to make the curved borders for a brick walkway [XLINK {20200448} {more}]

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