Home Improvement

» 411 Home Repair
   Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.

   
   http://www.411homerepair.com/

» Als Home Improvement Center
   Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials.

   
   http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/

» Around the House
   Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.

   
   http://www.thefunplace.com/house/home/

» Ask The Builder
   Information about home building and remodeling.

   
   http://www.askthebuilder.com/

» AskToolTalk.com
   Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.

   
   http://www.asktooltalk.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-center.aspx

» Be Constructive
   Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.

   
   http://www.beconstructive.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/

» 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/

» 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/

» Canadian Home Builders Association
   Resource guide for construction and remodeling.

   
   http://www.chba.ca/index.php

» 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

» DIY Doctor
   Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.

   
   http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm

» 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

» DIYData.com
   Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.

   
   http://www.diydata.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/

» 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/

» Diy Fix It
   Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.

   
   http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/

» Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement
   Full range of projects explained and illustrated.

   
   http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improvement

» DoItYourself.com
   Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair.

   
   http://doityourself.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

» 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/

» Handyman Club of America
   Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.

   
   http://www.handymanclub.com/

» Handymanwire
   Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.

   
   http://www.handymanwire.com/

» Helpwithdiy.com
   Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.

   
   http://www.helpwithdiy.com

» Home Improvement
   Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.

   
   http://www.home-improvement-home-improvement.com/

» 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/master02.html

» 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/

» 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

» Home Repair Stuff
   Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.

   
   http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/

» Home Repairs
   Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.

   
   http://www.repair-home.com

» Home Staging
   Advice for making improvements and design changes around your home to get it ready to sell.

   
   http://realestate.aol.com/information/home-staging

» 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/

» 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/

» HomeImprove.com
   Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.

   
   http://homeimprove.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/homeimprovement/default.asp

» Hometime
   An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information.

   
   http://www.hometime.com/Howto/howto.htm

» 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

» 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

» 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

» Kenovations
   A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.

   
   http://www.kenovations.net

» 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/

» Mobile Home Repair
   Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.

   
   http://www.mobilehomerepair.com

» Move, Inc.
   Offers a variety of how to guides and do-it-yourself related calculators.

   
   http://www.move.com/home-garden/do-it-yourself/

» National Association of the Remodeling Industry
   Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.

   
   http://www.nari.org/

» 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/

» Our Beautiful Home
   Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners.

   
   http://ourbeautifulhome.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

» The Fix Chicks
   Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.

   
   http://www.thefixchicks.com/

» The Natural Handyman
   Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.

   
   http://www.naturalhandyman.com/

» The Tile Doctor
   Ceramic tile and stone information.

   
   http://www.thetiledoctor.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