SEPT 2012 IDEA FILE
A cramped space gets a total revamp, with extra room to move, sunny cabinets, and a checkerboard floor
Bright, functional built-ins transform a lackluster guest room
• Find step-by-step instructions for built-in bookshelves
budget redo
A messy coat closet becomes an open, organized drop spot
Create an eclectic, inviting outdoor space with our tips
• Check out our favorite cottage-garden flowers
A gable-roofed portico and tasteful trimwork boost a Cape Cod's curb appeal
Period-style renovations restore a 1913 Craftsman bungalow's vintage character
Colorful casual furniture and accessories get a clean-lined update
From built-ins to planked walls to painted floors, TOH highlights the classic elements of cottage style
• Find instructions on painting a checkerboard floor
SEPT 2012 UPGRADES
Upholstered storage ottoman
Beadboard panels
Window seats
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SEPT 2012 HOME SOLUTIONS
home solutions
Use paint to give your walls the plank-paneled look; 10 uses for pipe insulation; keep vintage furniture in shape; turn a shutter into an inspiration board; DIY kitchen-cabinet makeovers; and more
• Get a detailed how-to on this type of paint project
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• Find instructions for painting kitchen cabinets and shelving
SEPT 2012 HOW-TO PROJECTS
Matte paint and sandpaper are all you need to age wood furniture to perfection
• Master the three-step art of sponge painting
Build a wall-mounted coatrack with TOH general contractor Tom Silva's step-by-step
Our how-to for installing a cotton runner will step up your staircase's style
• Watch a step-by-step video of this project
SEPT 2012 ASK TOH
Q + A
Replace door weatherstripping; preserve and protect exposed wood beams; control slugs and snails; get a brushstroke-free polyurethane finish; board-and-batten basics; make aluminum wiring safe; and more
Hang a flat-screen TV
Pressure washers
Safely remove old cabinet hinges
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Before + After: Bedroom
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Build It or Buy It
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Paint Ideas
• Master the three-step art of sponge painting
Planning a Cottage Garden
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Home Center Project
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Weekend Remodel: Install a Stair Runner
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Cheery Charmers
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Cozy by Design
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All About Window Seats
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