This Old House Archives
March 2007
A Green, Well-Lighted Place
How to choose energy-saving lighting for an eco-friendly house
A Seldom-Used Office Becomes a Much-Needed Bath
The master suite gets a bath worthy of its name
April 2007
Boost your home's value by making it a little easier on the eyes
Cabling a Tree
How to prevent ice and storms from breaking one trunk off a double-trunk tree
Childproofing Your Home
Take preventative measures to protect your children from household dangers
Cottage Gardens
An idyllic tradition packs big personality into small spaces
Designing a Man Den
Get ideas and tips for designing a getaway of your own
Green Roofs
Who says your garden has to be on the ground? An environmentally friendly trend grows—on...
Growing Up Green
When it comes to saving the world, the kids are all right
If You Dig Up Artifacts During a Remodel
Your old house reveals new charms when you uncover the personal possessions—and with them, the...
Kids' Tools
Tools and toys for pint-sized DIYers
Kitchen Cabinets
Today's options span the gamut, ranging from traditional and ornamental to modern and minimalist
Living Through A Renovation
We stayed on one floor of the East Boston project house while the crew tore up the other two....
More Cottage Gardens
Don't let a lack of acreage stand between you and a bountiful flower bed: The philosophy behind...
Not My Dream House
What happens when you love the man but can't stand his plans?
Outfitting a Bath for Kids
Products that are fun for little ones and pleasing to parents
Play Structures
Today's play structures allow kids to live out their playtime fantasies right in their own backyard
Screwdrivers
Clever new tools take on a familiar task: the turn of the screw
Small Wonder
They had big plans for the little space, determined to enhance its antique charm. Here's how they...
The Beauty of Tools
Tools can be just as gorgeous as the home you make and maintain with them
Windproof Pergola
How do I stop a pergola from being blown over?