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June 2003

June 2003

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Ask THIS OLD HOUSE

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spruce it up

By ZACHARY GAULKIN14 min

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building with STONE

By MAX ALEXANDER8 min

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Ask THIS OLD HOUSE

Roger Cook replies: It’s tough to offer a detailed design without walking the site, but I can give you some general impressions and ideas that should get you headed in the right direction. The plantings at your entrance are what people notice first, so let’s start there.
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spruce it up

Five ways to add flair to the outside of your home

By ZACHARY GAULKIN14 min

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building with STONE

What you need to know about nature’s most durable material

By MAX ALEXANDER8 min

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little house, big city

A quirky 200-year-old cottage survives—and thrives—in the middle of Manhattan

By RYAN ROBBINS7 min

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TV PROJECT

A Dream Come True

With help from This Old House, a cramped kitchen grows to fit a family

By BRUCE IRVING7 min

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HOMEOWNER’S HANDBOOK

Installing a Ceiling Fan

There are few fixtures that can impact the look and livability of a room as much as a ceiling fan. It can keep you cool on sultry summer days, push warm air down into the room during winter, and even serve as the room’s primary illumination if you add a light.

By JOSEPH TRUINI6 min

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WINDOW SEATS

A charming addition to any room in the house

By DAN DICLERICO6 min

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TRANSFORMATIONS

A Manor Reborn

A neglected 1745 house is gracefully brought up to date

By LAURA FISHER KAISER6 min

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front-vard makeover

How to make the most of a small space

By JEANNE HUBER6 min

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UPKEEP

Reviving Outdoor Furniture

A pro shows how to extend the life of your lawn chairs

By Scott Schilling6 min

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