Description
Contents: Really Smart Homes (Five very different houses get the perfect smart-home setup. Plus, what you need to know before you upgrade); Lush Life (Abundant plantings and a series of brick terraces tame the once tricky sloping terrain surrounding a 1920s Spanish Revival); Twice As Nice (In this kitchen redo; supersizing the island gives a family of five double the storage and workspace – and half the mealtime issue); They Bought The Farmhouse (Two old-house lovers rework a 19th-century relic into a comfortable, convivial retreat for family and friends); All About Ceiling Fans (Our buyer’s guide provides the details you need to find the right one for your home – at the right price) Departments – Home Solutions (A colorful succulent centerpiece; make your yard mosquito-free; cleanup tips and gear for grilling; how to safeguard against sun your monthly checklist; and more); Before + After: Bath (A shed-dormer bumpout creates more space in a cramped master bath); Shopping (Decorative metal brackets add style and support to open shelves); Budget Redo (A kids bath gets a thrifty, sophisticated makeover); Landscaping (Potted dwarf conifers provide four-season appeal); Get This Look For Less (Give nautical accents permission to come aboard); Paint Ideas (Leave a lasting imprint on walls with a custom stamp); Photoshop Redo (An expanded front porch and a fresh color palette boost a cottage’s curb appeal); Weekend Remodel (Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a tree fort designed for adventure); Ask This Old House (Washers 101; installing a basement bathroom; steer away sapsuckers; pathway perennials; and more) In Every Issue – TOH Letter; Reader Mail; Directory; Save This Old House
Issue: August 2016
Condition: Very Good