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Consumer Information Center: Housing - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
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. |
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Home Improvement - AOL Real Estate - http://realestate.aol.com/home-improvement
Home remodeling tips, contractor search and do-it-yourself advice for home improvement projects. |
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Homestore.com: Home Improvement - http://homestore.com/HomeGarden/homeimprovement/default.asp
Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics. |
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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. |
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry - http://www.nari.org/
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro. |
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This to That - http://www.thistothat.com
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details. |
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Handyman Club of America - http://www.handymanclub.com/
Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter. |
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Home Repairs - http://www.repair-home.com
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility. |
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Hometime - http://www.hometime.com/Howto/howto.htm
An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information. |
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Diy Fix It - http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating. |
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Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement - http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improvement
Full range of projects explained and illustrated. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Be Constructive - http://www.beconstructive.com
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house. |
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Aubuchon Hardware - http://www.hardwarestore.com/learning-center.aspx
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on a variety of projects including electrical, plumbing, doors and windows, painting, and interior/exterior repairs. |
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The Natural Handyman - http://www.naturalhandyman.com/
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter. |
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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. |
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Bruce's House Project - http://www.birds-eye.net/house/
A pictorial step by step story of a very large home remodeling project. What when right, what went wrong and lessons learned. |
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Helpwithdiy.com - http://www.helpwithdiy.com
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating. |
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DIYnot.com - http://www.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. |
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Construction Resource - http://www.construction-resource.com
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators. |
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Handymanwire - http://www.handymanwire.com/
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects. |
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DoItYourself.com - http://doityourself.com/
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair. |
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411 Home Repair - http://www.411homerepair.com/
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances. |
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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. |
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HomeImprove.com - http://homeimprove.com/
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics. |
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AskToolTalk.com - http://www.asktooltalk.com/
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping. |
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Freddy Fix It - http://www.freddyfixit.co.za
Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering, and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mobile Home Repair - http://www.mobilehomerepair.com
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update. |
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The Tile Doctor - http://www.thetiledoctor.com/
Ceramic tile and stone information. |
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DIYData.com - http://www.diydata.com/
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home. |
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Around the House - http://www.thefunplace.com/house/home/
Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Home Repair Stuff - http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips. |
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Als Home Improvement Center - http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials. |
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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. |
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Home Improvement - http://www.home-improvement-home-improvement.com/
Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating. |
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Our Beautiful Home - http://ourbeautifulhome.com/
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners. |
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Kenovations - http://www.kenovations.net
A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home. |
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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. |
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DIY Doctor - http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm
Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects. |
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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. |