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This Old House

November/December 2018
Magazine

This Old House gives you the inspiration, information and instruction you need to take on home improvement projects of all sizes and succeed. In every issue, find fresh design ideas for every room, creative DIY solutions, step-by-step projects, and tips from the pros.

For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

A Healthier Home Solution • At the TOH 2018 Idea House, we’ve incorporated the latest technologies for an efficient, healthy home, including Panasonic’s newest kitchen range hood—a perfect combination of high-powered ventilation with ultra-quiet operation. Here’s why the WhisperHood IAQTM might be right for you.

Reader mail • THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT for This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook has kept our mailboxes and in-boxes full since his letter was published in the September issue. While readers also wrote in to share ideas and projects (and to check our math), your admiration and affection for Roger came through loud and clear.

Deck the walls for winter

DIY wreath with staying power • Need some quick front-door decor? A ring crafted from pinecones you foraged—or bought, if your yard’s in short supply—with a grapevine wreath as a base takes minutes to make and will last till the new year (and beyond).

Clear out old condiments • Need fridge space for holiday cooking? Inventory seldom-used sauces and condiments to free up more room. Keep in mind that, per the USDA, “best by” dates and other labels describe quality ideals, not safety—so that months-old mayo may not be bad for you, but you might not want to eat it, either. Use this cheat sheet to skip the taste test.

Don’t get shut out in the cold

A primer on primers • In this era of one-coat paint, priming might seem unnecessary. But primers are still your best bet to ensure a long-lasting, even paint job, and to block stains and odors. Here’s a quick guide to help you select the right primer for your painting project.

Shine tarnished silver in minutes

Wise up about smoke alarms • The end of Daylight Saving Time (November 4, this year) serves as an informal reminder to replace smoke-alarm batteries. Changes to fire code mean now’s a good time to consider these Qs, too.

Historical holiday decor • Step up your home’s December decorations by stealing an idea or two from Christmases past. In addition to boasting exceptional period elegance, these architecturally significant homes put on outstanding holiday displays.

Stop drafts at the door • Spread across the bottom of a standard 3-foot-wide entry door, a ¼-inch space can let in as much air as a 3.4-inch hole in the wall. Keep cold out and precious heated air in by closing the gap with a door sweep. Here, three types of “door bottoms” (as they’re also called) to consider.

Going deep • Lightening up overhead—and underfoot—allows a windowless bath to be wrapped in a warm dark shade

Pinwheel-pattern floor • A design inspired by traditional inlaid wood gives a classic white kitchen unexpected charm

Better home theater • It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically

IS MY TV SPYING ON ME?

Mudroom bench • In just a few hours, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor turn a single sheet of MDF into a piece of furniture that provides both storage and seating

This Old House blueprint • Events, promotions, advertiser product news, etc.

This Old ask House • 45 tips, tricks, and answers to your home-improvement questions

DIY...


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Frequency: Quarterly Pages: 82 Publisher: This Old House Ventures, LLC Edition: November/December 2018

OverDrive Magazine

  • Release date: October 19, 2018

Formats

OverDrive Magazine

subjects

Home & Garden

Languages

English

This Old House gives you the inspiration, information and instruction you need to take on home improvement projects of all sizes and succeed. In every issue, find fresh design ideas for every room, creative DIY solutions, step-by-step projects, and tips from the pros.

For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

A Healthier Home Solution • At the TOH 2018 Idea House, we’ve incorporated the latest technologies for an efficient, healthy home, including Panasonic’s newest kitchen range hood—a perfect combination of high-powered ventilation with ultra-quiet operation. Here’s why the WhisperHood IAQTM might be right for you.

Reader mail • THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT for This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook has kept our mailboxes and in-boxes full since his letter was published in the September issue. While readers also wrote in to share ideas and projects (and to check our math), your admiration and affection for Roger came through loud and clear.

Deck the walls for winter

DIY wreath with staying power • Need some quick front-door decor? A ring crafted from pinecones you foraged—or bought, if your yard’s in short supply—with a grapevine wreath as a base takes minutes to make and will last till the new year (and beyond).

Clear out old condiments • Need fridge space for holiday cooking? Inventory seldom-used sauces and condiments to free up more room. Keep in mind that, per the USDA, “best by” dates and other labels describe quality ideals, not safety—so that months-old mayo may not be bad for you, but you might not want to eat it, either. Use this cheat sheet to skip the taste test.

Don’t get shut out in the cold

A primer on primers • In this era of one-coat paint, priming might seem unnecessary. But primers are still your best bet to ensure a long-lasting, even paint job, and to block stains and odors. Here’s a quick guide to help you select the right primer for your painting project.

Shine tarnished silver in minutes

Wise up about smoke alarms • The end of Daylight Saving Time (November 4, this year) serves as an informal reminder to replace smoke-alarm batteries. Changes to fire code mean now’s a good time to consider these Qs, too.

Historical holiday decor • Step up your home’s December decorations by stealing an idea or two from Christmases past. In addition to boasting exceptional period elegance, these architecturally significant homes put on outstanding holiday displays.

Stop drafts at the door • Spread across the bottom of a standard 3-foot-wide entry door, a ¼-inch space can let in as much air as a 3.4-inch hole in the wall. Keep cold out and precious heated air in by closing the gap with a door sweep. Here, three types of “door bottoms” (as they’re also called) to consider.

Going deep • Lightening up overhead—and underfoot—allows a windowless bath to be wrapped in a warm dark shade

Pinwheel-pattern floor • A design inspired by traditional inlaid wood gives a classic white kitchen unexpected charm

Better home theater • It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically

IS MY TV SPYING ON ME?

Mudroom bench • In just a few hours, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor turn a single sheet of MDF into a piece of furniture that provides both storage and seating

This Old House blueprint • Events, promotions, advertiser product news, etc.

This Old ask House • 45 tips, tricks, and answers to your home-improvement questions

DIY...


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