Kitchen Storage Solutions
Feel like you're outgrowing your home? Find more space where you need it most
Workshop
Ask This Old House
Sod or seed; widening a door opening; protecting floor tile; and more
Building Skills
Gluing PVC pipe; sanding-free joint compound technique; and more
Norm's Notebook
TOH master carpenter Norm Abram's method for building sawhorses
Resource Directory
Find the products and services featured in this issue
Features
Old House, New Space
Reconfiguring the downstairs and adding on upstairs bring a classic American four-square up to date
Hidden Assets
We show you the newest kitchen storage solutions that put every inch of cabinet space to work
Making Something Out of Nothing
Lessons from the new TOH TV project—a derelict 1879 Italianate row house—in how to re-create lost architectural details
Father Knows Best
When you're a first-time homeowner, it doesn't hurt to be the daughter of TOH's general contractor. We bring you along for Tom Silva's best advice
Departments
Landscaping
Choosing great plants for shady spots
Kitchen Design
Making over a garage into a warm, open, family kitchen
Luxuries
Exterior locksets with style and muscle
Home Tech
A media server puts all your entertainment in one small, tidy place
Salvage
Vintage shutters can be much more than window dressing
Green House
New products and materials that let you build healthier
Toolbox
Our roundup of the best sawhorses
How It Works
Central vacuum system
Upkeep
Patch damaged drywall like a pro
Homeowner's Handbook
Installing a pull-out kitchen faucet
Shortcuts
Plans for 10 Beautiful Container Gardens (p. 8)
We've got a container garden idea for just about anyone wanting to bring nature a little closer to the house....more
How to Clean Windows Like a Pro
You don't have to like it, but you can at least love the result of a truly good window washing....[XLINK {463755} {more}]
Online Poll: Intimidating Power Tools (p. 8)
Homeowners around the world can weigh in on what they're thinking and doing. Here's what you've told us lately....more
Visit Our New Photo Galleries! (p. 8)
Browse through beautiful images of kitchens, bathrooms, architectural details, and even new products. Drink in the inspiration....more
15 Foolproof Shrubs
Our top picks for plants that provide maximum beauty with minimal hassle....more
Plants for Garden Paths
Low-growing, tough-underfoot plants soften the edges of garden paths and patios....more
Roger's Rules for Plant Shopping
Follow these 4 rules for plant shopping and you'll never end up with a garden misfit....more
Setting Up a Home Theater
The room, the gear, the installation — here's what you need to know....more
More Than Window Dressing (p. 51)
Baring All
Used with care, chemical strippers peel off old, unwanted paint....more
Buying 'Green' Flooring
10 options for the eco-minded remodeler....more
Be Picky When Considering Workbenches
A good one does more than make your task easier. It keeps you safe....more
Patching Plaster
John Marshall makes drywall beautiful....more
Installing a Pull-Out Faucet (p. 73)
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves
How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response....more
Location, Location, Location
An architect's advice for where to put your addition....more
Get Organized!
Take control of your kitchen, your closets, your workshop, and every inch of your house — even your garden....more
Here's How To Build A Perfect Path
Stone, brick, gravel and even sawdust can turn a muddy trail into an inviting walkway....more
Making Something Out of Nothing (p. 92)
The Washington, D.C. House WebCams
Watch time-lapse photos of the D.C. project house under construction....more
Essential Guide to Tools
Confused about what you need to get started, or to move up? This Old House picks the tools you need for the job, whatever your skill level....more
