In this issue

Improve your outdoor space! In this issue, you’ll find inspiring ideas for pools, patios, pergolas,
and backyard projects. Plus: Energy-saving upgrades that pay you back

Around The House

What's happening in the world of This Old House

3 mins

House Tour: At home outside

A California couple renovate a trio of vintage cottages as a singular home where the rooms are linked by garden paths instead of hallways, and nature is always close at hand

5 mins

Before & After: Kitchen All together now

A center island and more open passageways enhance and flow in a kitchen and its adjacent spaces function

1 min

Outdoor Living: Designed for good times

Spaces for gathering, cooking, dining, and play define this family's backyard getaway

2 mins

Kitchen-Plus Renovation Warm and inviting

A thoughtful remodel delivers a new kitchen hub, a mudroom entry, and more-while honoring the 1929 house's classic bones

4 mins

all about Prefab plunge pools

Shrinkits size, and a pool becomes less time-consuming to maintain, more economical to enjoy year-round, and easier to weave into just about any backyard. Here’s what you need to know about the plunge-pool option

10+ mins

Rebuilding Lives ON THE ROAD WITH TEAM RUBICON

Pitching in with this volunteer disaster-response crew, saw firsthand how they bring help and hope to homeowners going through the worst time of their lives

4 mins

[Build It] Milking stool

TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor transform a salvaged pine beam into a neat little seat that features four angled legs to make it extra stable

4 mins

Sleek outdoor sofa

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse details how to build this handsome three-seater from 2x4 boards

3 mins

Upkeep

Maintenance tasks to pay attention to this season

4 mins

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This Old House Magazine Description:

This Old House magazine is a quarterly publication that provides inspiration, information, and detailed instruction for homeowners who want to improve their homes. The magazine is published by This Old House Ventures, which is also the parent company of the This Old House television show and website.

Each issue of This Old House magazine features articles on a variety of home improvement topics, including:

* Remodeling projects
* DIY projects
* Home maintenance
* Energy efficiency
* Sustainable living
* Decorating ideas
* Gardening tips
* And more

The magazine also includes step-by-step instructions for many of the projects, as well as interviews with experts and advice from This Old House's cast of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other home improvement professionals.

This Old House magazine is a valuable resource for homeowners of all levels of experience. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, you will find something to learn in every issue.