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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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Ask The Builder - http://www.askthebuilder.com/
Information about home building and remodeling. |
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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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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. |
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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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Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement - http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improvement
Full range of projects explained and illustrated. |
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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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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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Home Maintenance and Repair - http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/master02.html
Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service. |
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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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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. |
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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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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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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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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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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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411 Home Repair - http://www.411homerepair.com/
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances. |
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The Tile Doctor - http://www.thetiledoctor.com/
Ceramic tile and stone information. |
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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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Handymanwire - http://www.handymanwire.com/
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects. |
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Better Business Bureau: Home ImprovementTips - http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=20
Provides advice on project planning, financing, and hiring a contractor. |
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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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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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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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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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Als Home Improvement Center - http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials. |
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Construction Resource - http://www.construction-resource.com
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators. |
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Mobile Home Repair - http://www.mobilehomerepair.com
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update. |
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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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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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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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Kenovations - http://www.kenovations.net
A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home. |
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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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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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Our Beautiful Home - http://ourbeautifulhome.com/
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners. |
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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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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. |
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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 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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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. |
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The Fix Chicks - http://www.thefixchicks.com/
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums. |
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Thumb and Hammer - http://www.thumbandhammer.com/
A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects. |
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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. |
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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 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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Home Repairs - http://www.repair-home.com
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility. |
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Helpwithdiy.com - http://www.helpwithdiy.com
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating. |
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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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Diy Fix It - http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating. |