Directory of Home Improvement Resources

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This category contains sites which assist with repairing, remodelling, and redecorating of the home. This includes not only its walls and rooms, but the contents within, like appliances and furniture. Sites are geared towards those with a do-it-yourself attitude, as well as those who would like to learn more before hiring someone to do it for them. This category does not include sites which sell goods and services online (Shopping: Home and Garden), sites for businesses that design or manufacture products (Business: Construction and Maintenance), or sites offering advice for purchasing decisions (Home: Consumer Information). Business sites submitted to this category or its subcategories will be considered spam and deleted.

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• News and Media
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• Storage
• Tools and Equipment
• Walls
• Welding and Soldering
• Windows and Doors

Resources in This Category

• 411 Home Repair

  http://www.411homerepair.com/
  Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.

• Acme How To

  http://www.acmehowto.com/
  Articles on tasks and repairs around the home and garden.

• Around the House

  http://www.thefunplace.com/house/home/
  Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.

• Ask The Builder

  http://www.askthebuilder.com/
  Information about home building and remodeling.

• AskToolTalk.com

  http://www.asktooltalk.com/
  Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.

• Beaver House Addition

  http://adam_sb.tripod.com/beaveraddition/
  Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.

• BobVila.com

  http://www.bobvila.com/
  Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.

• Construction Resource

  http://www.construction-resource.com/
  Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.

• Consumer Information Center: Housing

  http://publications.usa.gov/USAPubs.php?CatID=8
  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.

• Dave's Shop Talk: Building Confidence

  http://daveosborne.com/dave/index.php
  Features articles and plans for the do it yourself person on home renovations and home repair, from a professional carpenter, renovator and contractor.

• DIY Doctor

  http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm
  Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.

• Diy Fix It

  http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/
  Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.

• DIY Not

  http://www.diynot.com/
  Information including an encyclopedia, regular articles and a discussion forum.

• DIY Repair and Home Improvement Forums

  http://www.diychatroom.com/
  A community of homeowners and contractors sharing knowledge on painting, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and landscaping.

• DIYData.com

  http://www.diydata.com/
  Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.

• DIYonline.com

  http://www.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.

• HammerZone.com

  http://www.hammerzone.com/
  Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and carpentry projects.

• Handyman Club of America

  http://www.handymanclub.com/
  Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.

• Handymanwire

  http://www.handymanwire.com/
  Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.

• Helpwithdiy.com

  http://www.helpwithdiy.com/
  Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.

• Home Improvement

  http://www.home-improvement-home-improvement.com/
  Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.

• Home Modification Action Project

  http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/hmap/
  Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their homes.

• Home Repair

  http://homerepair.about.com/index.htm
  Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites.

• Home Repair Stuff

  http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/
  Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.

• Home Repairs

  http://www.repair-home.com/
  Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.

• Home Staging

  http://realestate.aol.com/information/home-staging
  Advice for making improvements and design changes around your home to get it ready to sell.

• Home Tips

  http://www.hometips.com/
  Home repair and improvement advice and tips including "How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying guides, ideas for home and shop.

• HomeDoctor.net

  http://homedoctor.net/
  Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control, electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home. Also includes discussion forums.

• HomeImprove.com

  http://homeimprove.com/
  Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.

• Hometime

  http://www.hometime.com/Howto/howto.htm
  An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information.

• How Not to Build an Addition

  http://www.homehumor.com/
  All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice.

• Jackie Craven: The Fix

  http://jackiecraven.com/fixit/thefix.htm
  Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.

• Jerry Built

  http://jerrybuilt.com/
  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.

• Kenovations

  http://www.kenovations.net/
  A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.

• Mobile Home Doctor

  http://www.mobilehomedoctor.com/
  Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes.

• Mobile Home Repair

  http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/
  Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.

• Move, Inc.

  http://www.move.com/home-garden/do-it-yourself/
  Offers a variety of how to guides and do-it-yourself related calculators.

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry

  http://www.nari.org/
  Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.

• National Kitchen and Bath Association

  http://www.nkba.org/
  Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request a free remodeling planning kit.

• Practical DIY

  http://www.practicaldiy.com/
  UK-specific information. Small series of Do-It-Yourself home repair articles.

• Renovators Place

  http://www.renovatorsplace.com/
  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.

• Ten Square Metres

  http://www.tensquaremetres.com/
  A photographic diary of a DIY project to extend a house by ten square metres.

• The Natural Handyman

  http://www.naturalhandyman.com/
  Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.

• The Tile Doctor

  http://www.thetiledoctor.com/
  Ceramic tile and stone information.

• This to That

  http://www.thistothat.com/
  Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.

• Thumb and Hammer

  http://www.thumbandhammer.com/
  A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects.

• You Repair

  http://www.yourepair.com/
  Helping people fix things around the house or understanding what a contractor will do to solve your troubles. Managed by Robert Marencin.

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