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Home Improvement
Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.
http://www.home-improvement-home-improveme...
Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement
Full range of projects explained and illustrated.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improve...
BobVila.com
Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.
http://www.bobvila.com/
Als Home Improvement Center
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials.
http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/
HammerZone.com
Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and carpentry projects.
http://www.hammerzone.com/
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.
http://www.nari.org/
Handyman Club of America
Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.
http://www.handymanclub.com/
This to That
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.
http://www.thistothat.com
Helpwithdiy.com
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.
http://www.helpwithdiy.com
The Tile Doctor
Ceramic tile and stone information.
http://www.thetiledoctor.com/
Bruce's House Project
A pictorial step by step story of a very large home remodeling project. What when right, what went wrong and lessons learned.
http://www.birds-eye.net/house/
Ask The Builder
Information about home building and remodeling.
http://www.askthebuilder.com/
DIYnot.com
Forums and a large collection of tips and articles covering many aspects of home improvement. Sections include decorating, electricity, floors and stairs, home security, insulation, plumbing, roofing, safety, tools and materials, and windows and doors.
http://www.diynot.com/
Mobile Home Doctor
Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes.
http://www.mobilehomedoctor.com/
The Natural Handyman
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/
Renovators Place
Guides for many facets of home renovation and design; from hiring a contractor and getting financing to budgeting and selecting cabinets, floors and tile. Emphasis on kitchen and bath.
http://www.renovatorsplace.com
DIY Repair and Home Improvement Forums
A community of homeowners and contractors sharing knowledge on painting, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and landscaping.
http://www.diychatroom.com
411 Home Repair
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.
http://www.411homerepair.com/
Around the House
Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.
http://www.thefunplace.com/house/home/
Jerry Built
Woodworking and home-improvement site offering the opportunity to participate in the construction of an actual online project, by joining the "team" and submitting ideas, plans, and criticisms.
http://jerrybuilt.com
Be Constructive
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.
http://www.beconstructive.com
DIYData.com
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.
http://www.diydata.com/
Aubuchon Hardware
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on a variety of projects including electrical, plumbing, doors and windows, painting, and interior/exterior repairs.
http://www.hardwarestore.com/learning-cent...
How Not to Build an Addition
All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice.
http://www.homehumor.com
DIY Doctor
DIY and home improvement tips and advice including links to other sites for sourcing products.
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm
HomeImprove.com
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.
http://homeimprove.com/
Better Homes and Gardens: House and Home
Comprehensive site with articles on home repairs, decorating, and planning as well as glossaries, calculators, and basic advice.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/househome/index.jht...
Home Tips
Home repair and improvement advice and tips including "How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying guides, ideas for home and shop.
http://www.hometips.com/
Our Beautiful Home
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners.
http://ourbeautifulhome.com/
AskToolTalk.com
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.
http://www.asktooltalk.com/
DIYonline.com
Articles and step-by-step tutorials with photographs for a wide variety of home improvement projects, glossary, cost calculators (United States-based), and design tools.
http://www.diyonline.com/
Homestore.com: Home Improvement
Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics.
http://homestore.com/HomeGarden/homeimprov...
Thumb and Hammer
A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects.
http://www.thumbandhammer.com/
Freddy Fix It
Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering, and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task.
http://www.freddyfixit.co.za
Canadian Home Builders Association
Resource guide for construction and remodeling.
http://www.chba.ca/index.php
DoItYourself.com
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair.
http://doityourself.com/
Home Repair Stuff
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.
http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/
DIY FixIt
Free independent information service covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrics, wallpapering, painting and decorating.
http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/
Home Modification Action Project
Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their homes.
http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/hmap/
HomeDoctor.net
Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control, electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home. Also includes discussion forums.
http://homedoctor.net/
Mobile Home Repair
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.
http://www.mobilehomerepair.com
Polsteins Project Center
Articles on a variety of projects and tips.
http://www.polsteins.net/projects/
The Fix Chicks
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.
http://www.thefixchicks.com/
Kenovations
A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.
http://www.kenovations.net
Home Repairs
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.
http://www.repair-home.com
Construction Resource
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.
http://www.construction-resource.com
Consumer Information Center: Housing
Collection of home maintenance articles ranging from two to thirty-six pages available for download or purchase. Most include detailed information and illustrations. From the United States Federal Consumer Information Center.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
CyberYard: Online Builder Calculator
Collection of calculator tools for estimating quantities of concrete, board footage, drywall, rise and rafter length, insulation, paint coverage, siding, flooring, and roofing.
http://www.cyberyard.com/calculators/
Home Repair
Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites.
http://homerepair.about.com/index.htm
Hometime
An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information.
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/howto.htm
Handymanwire
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.
http://www.handymanwire.com/
Beaver House Addition
Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.
http://adam_sb.tripod.com/beaveraddition/
National Kitchen and Bath Association
Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request a free remodeling planning kit.
http://www.nkba.org/
Jackie Craven: The Fix
Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.
http://jackiecraven.com/fixit/thefix.htm
Home Maintenance and Repair
Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/mas...
Better Business Bureau: Home ImprovementTips
Provides advice on project planning, financing, and hiring a contractor.
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=2...
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