In this issue

Learn how to tile like a pro, save money with flat-pack cabinets, create a timeless bath, and remodel a kitchen so neighboring spaces benefit too. Plus: our favorite new kitchen and bath products.

Renewed and improved

A welcoming kitchen was at the top of the wish list for the owners of this 1920s Colonial Revival. The resulting renovation delivered everything they hoped for, while respecting the house’s heritage

7 mins

Upgrades big and small

Want to get a jump on the remodel of your worn-out kitchen or dated bath? Check out our picks for the best of what's new, all designed to enhance how we want to live now

5 mins

BEYOND THE COOK SPACE

With the kitchen devoted solely to cooking having gone the way of the butter churn, it's no wonder that today's kitchen remodels are multifunctional, too. More and more they include adjacent spaces-mudrooms, laundry areas, storage-packed seating nooks-that workjust as hard. "With people spending more time than everat home, they're rethinking how their homes function and seeing new possibilities," says Airy Kitchens designer Sean Lewis. The resulting "kitchen-plus" renovations yield spaces that boost efficiency, sure, but are also more enjoyable to live with. Witness the projects on the following pages.

4 mins

WARMING UP BLACK AND WHITE

We love that the classic color combo is still cool-and how today's organic materials and burnished finishes can keep it from looking cold and clinical. Ahead: three ways to get it right

2 mins

Ready-to-Assemble Cabinets

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, cabinets take a big chunk of the budget. An alternative to traditional factory-built boxes, RTA cabinets promise big savings in exchange for some sweat equity

10+ mins

Tough to beat

With their ornamental beauty and adaptable natures, many perennial garden favorites are worth a second look for their resiliency in an era of weather extremes

6 mins

A Better Tile Job Starts Here

A veteran tile setter shares his best practices for achieving top-notch tiled surfaces

10+ mins

“While we're at it...

Homeowners' plans for an exterior fix-up lead to a full-scale renovation at the West Roxbury project house. The goal: Upgrade the 19th-century house to suit their modern family

5 mins

Giving old windows new life

In an expansive workshop on the North Shore of Massachusetts, Alison Hardy-a.k.a. the Window Woman of New England—and her small team of skilled workers are meticulously restoring dozens of weathered, century-old sashes. This Old House stops by for a visit

5 mins

Op-art cutting board

Using hardwoods of strikingly different colors, TOH contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor team up to create a cutting board with an eye-catching 3D effect

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.