This Old House Magazine - March/April 2019

In this issue

Tour our finished Jamestown Net-zero house, then meet this season’s crop of Generation NEXT apprentices. Plus, our roundup of the best new bath products and how to paint a cast-iron tub.

The Bright Stuff

An exuberant wall covering and a trio of punchy paint colors add up to one charming vintage-style bath

1 min

Rustic Headboard

Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor turn a sheet of plywood and some rough-sawn boards into a unique piece of bedroom furniture

3 mins

Small But Mighty

As the Powers family moves into their renovated 1920s bungalow, it’s too early to tell if its energy-saving technologies and energy-producing systems will meet the net-zero ideal. But one thing’s certain: It’s great to be home

6 mins

Stepping Up

This Old House launched its Generation NEXT initiative to shine a light on the urgent need for young people to enter the building trades. Here, we share high points of our work to date—and how we’re continuing the effort to close the skills gap.

9 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.