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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 |
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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/ |
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Hometime: Home Office
Short tutorial offering tips to design and build a home office, from phone lines to tax breaks.
http://www.hometime.com/projects/howto/quickprj/ps3offc1.htm |
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Helpwithdiy.com
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.
http://www.helpwithdiy.com |
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Around the House
Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.
http://www.theFUNplace.com/house/home/ |
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Handymanwire
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.
http://www.handymanwire.com/ |
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Thumb and Hammer
An average do-it-yourselfer photo reviews of past projects. Includes enlarging a closet door, exterior door replacement, and basement re-model.
http://www.geocities.com/thumbandhammer/index.html |
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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.aubuchonhardware.com/learning_center.asp |
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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/ |
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Remodel Online
Remodeling, home improvement and gardening resources.
http://www.remodelonline.com/ |
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HomeIssues.com
Series of articles by a freelance writer on architecture, remodeling, interiors, landscaping, health and safety, buying and selling, and other issues facing homeowners.
http://www.homeissues.com/ |
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Construction Resource
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.
http://www.construction-resource.com |
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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/ |
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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 |
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The Tile Doctor
Ceramic tile and stone information.
http://www.thetiledoctor.com/ |
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HomeImprove.com
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.
http://homeimprove.com/ |
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Home Repair Stuff
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.
http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/ |
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Our Beautiful Home
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners.
http://ourbeautifulhome.com/ |
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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/ |
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411 Home Repair
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.
http://www.411homerepair.com/ |
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Be Constructive
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.
http://www.beconstructive.com |
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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 |
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Canadian Home Builders Association
Resource guide for construction and remodeling.
http://www.chba.ca/index.php |
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The Natural Handyman
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/ |
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Tipking.com: Handyman Tips
Brief suggestions and advice for solving a number of common household problems.
http://www.tipking.com/Tips/publish/Handyman.shtml |
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The Home Improvement Web
Offers categorized user submitted information articles on a variety of topics for the homeowner.
http://www.the-home-improvement-web.com/directory/Information/ |
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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/ |
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Als Home Improvement Center
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials.
http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/ |
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DIYData.com
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.
http://www.diydata.com/ |
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Home Repairs
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.
http://www.repair-home.com |
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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/ |
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Start Remodeling.com
Provides free home improvement and do it yourself resources.
http://www.StartRemodeling.com |
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Better Business Bureau: Home ImprovementTips
Provides advice on project planning, financing, and hiring a contractor.
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=20 |
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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.jhtml |
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Home Improvement
Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.
http://www.home-improvement-home-improvement.com/ |
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DoItYourself.com
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair.
http://doityourself.com/ |
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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 |
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Spiral Stair Plans
Spiral staircase plans for wood, instructing you step by step on how to make your own spiral stairs.
http://avanimation.avsupport.com/files/stair/Stair.htm |
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KBDN.net
Contains articles and ideas on design and remodeling from industry experts as well as information on cabinets, appliances, plumbing, and woodworking.
http://kitchen-bath-design.com/ |
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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/ |
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Home Ideas
Resource for home projects. Research projects using past issues of Today's Homeowner magazine, request free product literature, and link to over 700 industry websites.
http://www.homeideas.com/ |
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Mobile Home Repair
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.
http://www.mobilehomerepair.com |
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National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.
http://www.nari.org/ |
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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/ |
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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 |
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Resource Central
Home improvement resources to remodel or build a home including home ideas and products.
http://www.resourcehelp.com/qserhome.htm |
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Polsteins Project Center
Articles on a variety of projects and tips.
http://www.polsteins.net/projects/ |
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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/ |
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Protecting Your Home Investments
Information about contracting home improvement projects.
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6040/index.htm |
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The Fix Chicks
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.
http://www.thefixchicks.com/ |
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Handyman Club of America
Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.
http://www.handymanclub.com/ |
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Home Improvement World
Tips and techniques on remodeling, renovation, lawn care, home safety, wallcoverings, and tools for the home. Includes step by step pictures.
http://toolmanmike.freeservers.com |
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Kenovations
A homeowners step by step guide on renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.
http://www.kenovations.com |
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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 |
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AskToolTalk.com
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.
http://www.asktooltalk.com/ |
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Diy Fix It
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.
http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/ |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement
Full range of projects explained and illustrated.
http://www.diynet.com/diy/home_improvement |
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This to That
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.
http://www.thistothat.com |
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Handyman USA
Information guide and resource for do-it-yourselfers, handyman, and homeowners featuring expert advice, support, classifieds, discussion forums, product reviews, and newsletters.
http://www.handymanusa.com/ |
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Mr Fix-It Inc
Advice on home repair, home improvements and many do-it-yourself projects.
http://www.misterfix-it.com |
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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 |
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DIY Doctor
Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm |
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Household Helper
A site dedicated to helping the average person get answers to common household problems. Free email answer service for problems not covered.
http://www.household-helper.com |
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Home Care
Tutorials on the maintenance and repair of home surfaces. From patching holes to replacing mortar to removing stains. Including interior and exterior walls, roofs, doors, and floors.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/homecare2/data/hc2.html |
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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/ |
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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 |
Additional
Information: 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 a
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