This Old House Archives
August 2011
21 Quick and Easy Budget Upgrades
Improve the look and function of your home without spending an arm and a leg
27 Inspirational Homework Areas and Study Stations
Steal ideas from these amazing home office spaces and watch the good grades roll in this semester
28 Thrifty Ways to Customize Your Kitchen
Upgrading your kitchen needn't cost a fortune. See how painted cabinets, stylish task lighting,...
A Century-Old Rowhouse Gets A Modern Update
The 1911 rowhouse was an eclectic blend of architectural details from the start. Now opened up...
A Cramped Kitchen Opens Up to Make Room for the Whole Family
Bumping out provided more light and flow, plus room to gather. Lots of white paint and warm wood...
Best Back-to-School Products for Comfortable and Organized Studying
Top-notch furniture and accessories for the ultimate homework area
Create a Paneled Accent Wall for $50
Faux paneling crafted from stock trim adds character to
a budget master bedroom redo
Finding Buried Treasure at a Historic House
Remember when the TOH TV team headed north to renovate a pre-Revolutionary War home in...
Fitting a Period Bath Under the Attic Rafters
Period fixtures and finishes give this DIY bath redo its been-there-forever appearance
How to Build a Rain Garden to Filter Run-Off
Create a rich plant basin to collect and filter storm-water runoff from gutters
How to Build a Wood Lattice Fence
A cedar fence featuring square lattice and chunky posts creates a decorative yard accent that'll...
How to Create a Faux Paneled Accent Wall
Stock trim arranged to mimic paneling adds character to a bland master bedroom without breaking...
How to Create a Pickled Finish on Wood
A rag and a bit of primer can give plain wood the whitewashed look of driftwood
How to Create a Victorian-Style Bath
Period-appropriate fixtures and elegant accessories make this bathing spot as beautiful as it is...
How to Gain More Closet Space Without Renovating
We consulted with closet-design pros from across the country to learn the secrets to creating the...
How to Have a Money-Making Yard Sale
10 tips on how to rake in the big bucks when you put your old stuff out to sell
How to Make a Desk With Storage Cubbies
How to use stock materials and a cabinet to build a nifty workstation
How to Make and Use Compost Tea
TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to get a beautiful, maintenance-free lawn using a...
How to Outfit Your Home to Help Your Kids' Study Habits
Create homework areas for your kids that'll encourage focus and organization, while helping...
Hurricane Prep: Storm Safety Checklist
Here's what you should do if a storm watch or warning is issued where you live...
Is it Worth It? Bamboo Wood Flooring
Different strands for different fans? These two both qualify as green, but they differ in look,...
Pharmacy Lamps
Whether lighting your workspace or bedside, these vintage-look swiveling
and height-adjustable...
Photoshop Redo: Sprucing Up a Basic Split-Level
A bold new approach to the garage and a clever trim treatment boost character
Pricewise: Vintage-Look Handshowers
They cut a convincing period profile while standing ready to hose down shampooed heads, pets&...
TOH TV's Barrington Beach House: Before
TOH TV heads to Barrington, Rhode Island, to restore a forlorn house with oceanfront views
TOH Tested: Cordless Circular Saws
The latest lithium-ion battery tech transforms 18-volt circular saws from timid trim toys to full...
The Barrington Beach House
TOH TV heads to Rhode Island to restore a forlorn beach house with oceanfront views
Uncovering the True Age of a Historic House
It took the sharp eyes of Tom Silva—and a crack duo of architectural-history detectives—to...
Use Cool Blue to Update a Classic Kitchen
A blue finish adds fresh flair to traditional cabinets in a high-performing space that's a...
Using Rain Gardens to Keep Waterways Pollution-Free
How seven gorgeous gardens were designed to filter and divert rain runoff and protect the...
Wackiest Pet Products II
Here's another round-up of wild products to help you care for your furry, feathered, and finned...