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Appliances
Washers and Dryers, Appliance Clinic, Daves Repair, FixItNow.com, FreeLists: Home Clinic, Friendly Help, Handyman USA - Appliances, Indoor Ceiling Fans, Microtech, PC Appliance Repair, Popular Mechanics: Icemaker Water Valve
Automation
A Guide: How To Set Up A Home Wireless Network, Adventures in Home Automation, Connected Home Control Technology, Connected Home Online, Connecting Your Home - Nigel's Home Automatio, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Custom Electronics Installer, Electronic House Online, Enlightened Technologies, European LonUser Group Portal
Bathrooms
About.com Weekend Bathroom Updates, Bathroom Fan FAQ, Better Homes and Gardens: Bathroom Decorating Idea, Hometime: Bathrooms, Kohler, National Kitchen and Bath Association: Bathroom De, Terry Love - Consumer Toilet Reports, This Old House: Baths
Chats and Forums
Allexperts Home Improvement Q and A, BiltRight.com, Ceramic Tile Forum, Coffeerooms - Interiors, Concrete-Home.com, Doityourself.com Forums, Fix it For'em, Forums for the Chaotic Home, Home Repair Forum, HomeRessources.Com
Climate Control
Thermostats, Window Units, AC-Pal, Air Conditioning for Home Owners, Air Conditioning Information and Diagnosis, Air Duct Calculator, Allexperts Repair Q and A, Appliance411.com, Aprilaire Owner's Manuals, Arthur Hewett, Ask Edward, Big Blu Manual
Decorating
About.com's Interior Decorating Site, Budget Decorator, Canadian House and Home, CatherineMcGivern.com, Charming Changes Home Presentation, Country Sampler Decorating Ideas Magazine, Creating Home Decor, Decorating Children's Rooms, Decorating For Less, Decorator Secrets
Design and Construction
Adobe by the Rio Grande, American Hardwood Species Guide, Andy's How To Homebuilding, Architects Attic, Building a Custom Home, Building at the Ledge, Code Check, Design Basics: Trends, General Contracting Your Own Home, Help For Unhappy Homeowners
Electrical
Aluminum Wiring Information, Better Homes and Gardens: Wiring Basics, Boyce's Electrical References Explanations, Dans Wiring Page, Doing Your Own Telephone Wiring, Electrical Online, Electrical Safety Foundation International, Electrician.com, Electricians Toolbox, Faqs.org: Electrical Wiring FAQs
Energy Efficiency
Alliance to Save Energy, Appliance Standards Awareness Project, Better Way To Save, Building America Program, Buy Energy Efficient, Conserv Products Inc., Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Consumer Energy Center - California Energy Commiss, Consumer Energy Information, Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
Exterior
Better Homes and Gardens: Masonry and Concrete, Buildeasy.com, diy bay windows, pointing and porch in sutton cold, Easy2.com: Insulating an Unfinished Attic, Exposed Aggregate, Fine Homebuilding - Roofing, Handyman USA - Decks, Handyman USA - Outdoors, Hometime: Decks and Patios, MSN HomeAdvisor: Roofing
Floors
Acu-Chem, Inc., Antique rug repair, Atlanta Carpet Services - Floor Covering Informati, CFI- Certified Floorcovering Installers, Deco-Etch Staining Steps, Fitting Guides, Floor You, Flooring Tips, FlooringKnowledge.com, FloorsTransformed.com: Ceramic Tile Installation
Furniture
Upholstering, Als Home Improvement, Antique Wood Furniture, Home Furnish, The Home, Wood Finish Supply
Glossaries
Federal Consumer Information Center: Homeowner&apo, John Tatter's Glossary, K2Construction: Construction and Building Terms, Kitchen Bath and Plumbing, McAfee Heating and Air Conditioning, Sebastian's Technical Glossary, Window Lingo
Kitchens
20-20 Kitchen Design, Better Homes and Gardens: Kitchen Decorating Idea, Cabinetry - Quality Standards - Cabinet Estimating, CMHC: Renovating Your Kitchen, Designing Your Kitchen: How to Measure, HGTV: Kitchen Products/Designs, Hometime: Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Design Guide, Kitchen Refacing
Lighting
American Lighting Association, Change A Light, Change the World, Don Klipstein's Lighting Info, Garden Guide - Lighten Up, Home Lighting Magazine, Howstuffworks, Lighting Facts, MSU Cares - Lighting With Energy Efficiency In Min, Philips Lighting, Popular Mechanics - Installing Track Lighting
News and Media
Magazines and E-zines, Radio Programs, Home Magazine, Old House Journal, This Old House
Painting
Specialized Techniques, Behr Paint Manufacture's How to Guides, Benjamin Moore Paints: Homeowner How-To's, Bozzle.com, Calvert Painting Company, Cosmos Lac - Spray Painting How To:, Expert Home Advice, Paint Your House: Tips For Choosing Exterior Color, Painters Chat Room, PaintIdeas.com, Painting Your House . info
Plumbing
All About Home - Plumbing Tips, Better Homes and Gardens: Faucet Guide, Chilipepper, Do It Yourself Pumps, Family Handyman: Replace a Toilet, Find Plumbing, Fix a Toilet, Hometime, How To Build a Septic System, Kissler
Restoration
Documentaries, Bricks and Brass, Caution: Old House Owners, Historic Homes Information Pages, Historic HomeWorks, Old Homes Email List, Old House Journal, Old House Resources for Research and Remodeling, Old House Style Guide, Old House Web, Re:Building
Safety and Security
A Guide to Home Security, Carbon Monoxide Headquarters, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Compromising Locks, Consumer Information Center: Indoor Air Hazards, Consumer Product Safety Commission (U.S.), HSH Homeplans - Environmental Hazards, Kitchen Safety, National Crime Prevention Council, National Hurricane Center (U.S.)
Storage
Better Homes and Gardens: Storage, Better Homes and Gardens: Storage Ideas, BobVila.com: Storage, DIY.com: Shelving and Storage, Easy2Diy.com: Installing Base Cabinets, HGTV: Organizing/Storage, iVillage: Organizing, Lowe's: Shelving and Storage How-to Index, This Old House: Storage Solutions
Tools and Equipment
Better Homes and Gardens: Tool Dictionary, BobVila.com: The Essential Toolbox, Craftsman Tools, DeWalt Industrial Tools and Accessories, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, How Stuff Works: How Nail Guns Work, How Stuff Works: Inside an Electric Screwdriver, Ms. Builder Hand Tool Illustrations, Skil Power Tools: Help With Tools, This Old House: Tools, Tips and Techniques
Walls
Als Home Improvement, Art of Texturing, Ask the Builder: Drywall, Better Homes and Gardens: Wall Decorating Ideas, Border Trim, Code Check, Easy2Diy.com: Hanging Drywall, Fine Homebuilding - Framing, Home Depot: Walls, HomeStore.com: Wall Covering Articles
Welding and Soldering
AAA Welder, AFSCME Health and Safety Fact Sheet, Cole Sonafrank, Electronic Construction - Tools and Soldering, Help on Soldering, Introduction to Flamecutting, Introduction to Soldering, J.W. Harris Co, MSN Learning & Research: Welding, Music Technology Handouts: Soldering
Windows and Doors
Energy Efficient Windows, Genie Garage Door Openers, Handyman USA - Doors and Windows, Hometime: Windows and Doors, Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Missouri Extension Office, MSN House and Home: Install a Patio Door, The Old House Web
411 Home Repair
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.
Als Home Improvement Center
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials.
Around the House
Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.
AskToolTalk.com
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.
Aubuchon Hardware
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on a variety of projects including electrical, plumbing, doors and windows, painting, and interior/exterior repairs.
Be Constructive
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.
Beaver House Addition
Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.
Better Business Bureau: Home ImprovementTips
Provides advice on project planning, financing, and hiring a contractor.
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.
BobVila.com
Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.
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.
Canadian Home Builders Association
Resource guide for construction and remodeling.
Construction Resource
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.
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.
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.
DIY Doctor
Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.
Diy Fix It
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.
DIY Repair and Home Improvement Forums
A community of homeowners and contractors sharing knowledge on painting, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and landscaping.
DIYData.com
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.
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.
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.
Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement
Full range of projects explained and illustrated.
DoItYourself.com
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair.
Freddy Fix It
Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering, and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task.
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
Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.
Handyman USA
Information guide and resource for do-it-yourselfers, handyman, and homeowners featuring expert advice, support, classifieds, discussion forums, product reviews, and newsletters.
Handymanwire
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.
Helpwithdiy.com
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.
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.
Home Improvement
Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.
Home Improvement HQ
Articles, tips and projects by home improvement experts.
Home Maintenance and Repair
Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service.
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.
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.
Home Repair Stuff
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.
Home Repairs
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.
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.
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
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.
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.
Homestore.com: Home Improvement
Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics.
Hometime: Home Office
Short tutorial offering tips to design and build a home office, from phone lines to tax breaks.
Household Helper
A site dedicated to helping the average person get answers to common household problems. Free email answer service for problems not covered.
How Not to Build an Addition
All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice.
Jackie Craven: The Fix
Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.
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.
KBDN.net
Contains articles and ideas on design and remodeling from industry experts as well as information on cabinets, appliances, plumbing, and woodworking.
Kenovations
A homeowners step by step guide on renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.
Mobile Home Doctor
Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes.
Mobile Home Repair
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.
Mr Fix-It Inc
Advice on home repair, home improvements and many do-it-yourself projects.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.
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.
Our Beautiful Home
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners.
Polsteins Project Center
Articles on a variety of projects and tips.
Protecting Your Home Investments
Information about contracting home improvement projects.
Remodel Online
Remodeling, home improvement and gardening resources.
RemodelGuide
Resource for homeowners and contractors offering home improvement advice, remodeling strategies, buyer's guides, and a home reference.
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.
Resource Central
Home improvement resources to remodel or build a home including home ideas and products.
Start Remodeling.com
Provides free home improvement and do it yourself resources.
The Fix Chicks
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.
The Home Improvement Web
Offers categorized user submitted information articles on a variety of topics for the homeowner.
The Natural Handyman
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.
The Tile Doctor
Ceramic tile and stone information.
This to That
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.
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.